I had the opportunity to sit down in 2021 and watch the 1991 "The Addams Family" again. I believe this is my third time watching it since it was released 30 years ago. My, how the time flies.
Writers Caroline Thompson and Larry Wilson definitely managed to write a storyline that was entertaining in many ways, because "The Addams Family" has something for everyone in the family. And the best part is that they definitely managed to keep the feel of the old classic very much alive in this 1991 version.
The storyline had laughs and lots of quirky characters and locations. The amount of details in every single set was just spectacular. And you can easily watch the movie a second time just to pay attention to everything in the background and on the sets. Thumbs up for the props and decoration teams for those achievements.
The acting performances in "The Addams Family" were good, but of course with a cast that included Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Anjelica Houston, Dan Hedaya and Christina Ricci, then you will find yourself in for a good time.
"The Addams Family" had a lot of interesting wardrobes and costumes, and the make-up department were also doing great jobs.
Sure, with 30 years on its back, "The Addams Family" is showing some signs of aging, in terms of special effects. But I will say that the special effects actually still are passable even today.
My rating of director Barry Sonnenfeld's 1991 "The Addams Family" lands on a seven out of ten stars.
Writers Caroline Thompson and Larry Wilson definitely managed to write a storyline that was entertaining in many ways, because "The Addams Family" has something for everyone in the family. And the best part is that they definitely managed to keep the feel of the old classic very much alive in this 1991 version.
The storyline had laughs and lots of quirky characters and locations. The amount of details in every single set was just spectacular. And you can easily watch the movie a second time just to pay attention to everything in the background and on the sets. Thumbs up for the props and decoration teams for those achievements.
The acting performances in "The Addams Family" were good, but of course with a cast that included Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Anjelica Houston, Dan Hedaya and Christina Ricci, then you will find yourself in for a good time.
"The Addams Family" had a lot of interesting wardrobes and costumes, and the make-up department were also doing great jobs.
Sure, with 30 years on its back, "The Addams Family" is showing some signs of aging, in terms of special effects. But I will say that the special effects actually still are passable even today.
My rating of director Barry Sonnenfeld's 1991 "The Addams Family" lands on a seven out of ten stars.