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2020
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The Addams Family
Positive Reviews
78
Negative reviews
47
Average Rating
2.8
/5
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1.5
Addams cartoons, and the best films and TV show theyve inspired, consistently skate on the edge of permissible subjects for even the most impolite soc ..
Den Of Geek
2.5
Even children will understand that the theme of encouraging individual expression would be more compelling if the storyline wasnt so resolutely dull.
Rogerebert
3.0
Alas, thats easier said than done: Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernons animated The Addams Family introduces the Addams gang to a new generation by way of ..
Indie Wire
4.5
Thats not just because of the two previous tyke friendly movie versions: the genial but lumbering The Addams Family (1991), and the breezier and witti ..
Variety
2.0
Its one of the few decent gags (for Americans, at least) in an animated comedy thats hardly overflowing with the macabre wit that made Barry Sonnenfel ..
Time Out
1.9
You know, hes a very, very smart writer, and hes very sanguine about the present and the future.
1.0
Not that the cast doesnt try its best to liven up the proceedings.
Screen Daily
1.5
Matt Liebermans nearly laugh free script prefers to rehash Charles Addams old one liners or offer terrible updates.
The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Think of this as entry level Addams, and thats also its limitation.
4.5
If this installment lays on the moral (all families are freaky in their own ways) a bit thick, it has just enough wit and weirdness to honor its sourc ..
The New York Times
4.0
If youre worried that the kids centric animated format means the family wont be up to their usual violent antics, theres no need.
IGN
4.5
If all you require for your entertainment needs at the moment is 90 minutes of cheerful silliness that will amuse kids and adults in equal measure, Th ..
E Film Critic
3.1
Its refreshing that it doesnt try to overreach the limitations of its story, but its so slight, it merely whets the appetite for more Addams fare, rat ..
3.0
Because, ultimately, The Addams Family does deliver an enjoyable animated adventure.
Screen Rant
2.5
The films writing is unambitious; theres little to cause adults to smile knowingly.
The Globe And Mail
3.0
The Addams Family works to a reasonable extent mainly because of its characters and the layered themes. And the underlying subplot that there is no ri ..
3.0
So The Addams Family is, with its clichd diversity message, blander than it might have been, but the striking visuals and general good humorcombined, ..
One Guys Opinion
2.5
But if youre pressed for something to do with children who love going to the movies, I have to say its funnier than Abominable, even if the animation ..
Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
Although Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron are fine as Gomez and Morticia Addams and Conrad Vernon does a passable Ted Cassidy imitation as Lurch, Chloe ..
ReelViews
3.0
Vernon and Tiernan try to make the effort as amusing and spirited as possible, respecting the dark elements of the original concept while delivering m ..
Blu Ray
3.1
he filmmakers unintentionally limit the potential of The Addams Family, trying to fit an amusing, deranged, and freewheeling comedy into a set formula ..
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
It may not grab the old fans, but it does open it up to a new younger audience that holds allegiance to no camp.
3.0
...only Isaac and Kroll get the spirit of their characters right. Worse, the very core of Addams Family magic the highly charged eroticism of the Gome ..
2.0
The Addams Family has been done to death. Enough already, give it a rest.
You Tube
3.0
I kind of wish they had tried something more original but I still enjoyed it.
You Tube
3.0
If it ultimately feels a bit thin more stylish pastiche than full blooded reanimation it should still distract your little terrors for an hour and a h ..
The Times
1.5
It conjures up some of the worst ugliness of our countrys past, and it doesnt mix well with the classic Addams Family humor that fans have known for d ..
Screen It
3.0
Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes and Ruth Gordons performances tip this psychological chiller into classic status.
Independent
3.0
Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes and Ruth Gordons performances tip this psychological chiller into classic status.
Independent
3.0
Theres frenetic energy in this animated revamp of the iconic comic strip, and its both engaging and exhausting. Thankfully, along with the kookiness, ..
Shadows On The Wall
1.5
It doesnt attempt to talk down to them, one of my biggest pet peeves about some family films; kids are much smarter than adults sometimes give them cr ..
The Wrap
1.9
In a failed joke, Snoop Dogg has been cast to provide the beeps and boops for Cousin Itt.
New York Post
2.0
Its tedious but, worse, its wasteful. The wealth of talent that has gone into its making has been frittered away in a vain attempt to pump new heart i ..
Smh
1.5
Like the candy that will inevitably get loaded into Addams Family branded buckets on stoops at the end of the month, its only empty calories.
Npr
2.5
All this talent, but an empty crypt of a committee written script, which goes in mainly for cornball one liners and sight gags working the eternal Hal ..
Toronto Star
4.5
With a delightfully darkly comic tone, and laugh out loud comedy, The Addams Family works as an ode to the original characters, and an allegory for im ..
Cinema Crazed
3.0
With a decent voice cast and a style that pays homage to the original drawings, The Addams Family passes muster as a disconcertingly cheerful, family ..
Flim List
1.5
Sound familiar Its a fun little nod to Fishers star turn in Bo Burnhams Eight Grade and its a shame it isnt utilised more.
Film Inquiry
2.0
Formulaic and family friendly, yet frighteningly forgettable its aimed at 8 to 12 year olds.
Susang Ranger
1.5
That doesnt mean there arent some inspired moments to be found over the thankfully brisk run time.
Flickering Myth
3.0
SYNOPSIS: An animated version of Charles Addams series of cartoons about a peculiar, ghoulish family.
Flickering Myth
3.5
Verdict: The dearly be loathed family makes a fun big screen appearance. Created by cartoonistCharles Addamsin 1938, The Addams Family has had many ad ..
Book My Show
2.0
Blink and youll miss Martin Short and Catherine OHara as Morticias parents.
Boston Herald
2.5
but the new animated feature The Addams Family isnt particularly mysterious.
Boston Globe
2.0
The film forgets to do anything meaningful or particularly amusing with Nick Krolls Uncle Fester or Bette Midlers Grandmama.
The Irish Times
4.0
With a sequel set for 2021 theres plenty of reasons to be excited for this fun revival.
Lyles Movie Files
1.5
The movie tries its best to compare Pugsleys mazurka test with a bar mitzvah, but weirdly doesnt address whether elder sister Wednesday underwent anyt ..
Pajiba
3.0
The Addams Family builds to a generic be yourself message that could have come from any animated tale. In doing so, The Addams Family does the last th ..
Detroit News
1.5
The film doesnt try too hard in constructing a complex narrative things are quite simplistic and the story chugs along with the coal fire of a series ..
Firstpost
3.8
They understand the charm of Charles Addams work, thereby taking an if it isnt broke, dont fix it approach.
Aisle Seat
1.5
Now the mirthfully macabre clan known as the Addams Family an iconic creation of legendary New Yorker cartoonist Charles Addams have been fed into Hol ..
Herald Sun
3.0
It doesnt take long to witness Wednesdays eerie mannerisms as she attempts to bury her brother alive, or how Pugsley loves explosives.
Consequence Of Sound
3.0
Most painful of all is the fact that Wednesdays once scythe sharp wit is in urgent need of a whetstone.
Hey U Guys
2.0
The animated Addams Family isnt the end of the world, not even for die hard fans.
The Play List
4.0
The films efforts to balance out deeper themes concerning growing up and celebrating individuality with amusing gaffes, strikes the right tonal balanc ..
Film Ink
1.5
When that doesnt work, she makes moves more sinister than anything our freaky family might ever do.
La Weekly
2.5
Instead, there are only flashes of magic silent scene stealer Lurch, the odd one liner from woe is me daughter Wednesday and a story thats too stop st ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
There have been a fair few Addams Family adaptations over the years but, following a clumsy set up, this latest entry (the first in two decades) ends ..
Star Burst Magazine
2.5
Its nice to have the Addams back in our lives, but it would have been nice if they could have been a little more ookie.
Stl Today
3.0
Wednesdays sweet friendship with middle schooler Parker (Elsie Fisher, the first two Despicable Me films) illuminates the movies themes about being tr ..
Cleve Land
2.0
Its just a witless selection of sight gags, creaky one liners, rickety morals and dated pop culture references, thrown together with minimum regard fo ..
Independent Ie
3.5
In fact, its celebration of freak ness reminds one of The Greatest Showman, sans the songs.
Stuff
2.5
Assimilation has a singing group that warbles about how great it is to be like everyone else, something that doesnt quite jibe with its pink sparkly s ..
Film Racket
3.0
A fun reboot that leaves one wanting more adventures from this mythical clan.
3.0
Aesthetically, the characters stick closely to the original vision of comic strip creator, Charles Addams.
The Arts Desk
2.0
Aside from an amusing Uncle Fester its not funny enough, theres nothing for anyone over the age of 11.
The Sun
2.5
The rest of the hyped voice star cast doesnt get much to do really.
FilmFare
3.0
Gomez is fearful that his offspring just doesnt have the family goods.
The Filmy Ap
2.0
Of course, thats not how this film can work, stacked as it is with a pablum esque moral about being yourself and embracing your unique qualities.
Film
2.0
The gags in this film are less sardonic than those found in the original childrens TV series way back in the 1960s.
Scmp
4.5
If youre worried that the kids centric animated format means the family wont be up to their usual violent antics, theres no need.
Ign
1.5
Theyre still all very fun, particularly Kroll who goes full tilt frantic as Fester, but the story itself just doesnt work.
Ign
3.0
The Addams Family is a disappointing feature that lacks a strong, compelling narrative.
The Film Pie
2.5
After all, theyre creepy and theyre kooky, theyre altogether ooky.
Chicago Sun Times
3.8
Fortunately, being animated with an exemplary voice cast delivers the macabre material promised, with a final product falling somewhere between the 19 ..
Movie Crypt
3.0
For a pleasant change, the lesson to be learned here about non conformity isnt condescendingly spoon fed.
Sandiego Reader
3.5
It feels like a long time since Addams style wordplay was last in cinemas and it feels good to hear it again.
Straits Times
3.0
Creepy, kooky, spooky and altogether ooky fun for longtime fans and new ones just discovering this unique family dynamic for the first time.
Dead Line
2.5
And Moretzs Wednesday Addams has a Daria esque quality thats appealing.
Bitly
2.0
Anyone whos still engaged by the end of the movie is probably too young to remember the original.
Film Avclub
1.5
Their take on The Addams Family isnt a scream, its a painfully generic kids film.
The Verge
3.1
I cant help feeling (and saying) that the 1991 live action version... was better and much funnier.
Post Gazette
2.0
Its a grossly unimaginative story that packs on grossly unimaginative jokes.
Alternate Ending
2.0
Its a heavy handed and obvious theme, and one thats too earnest to allow for the subversive humour associated with the characters.
Scifi Now
1.5
Those movies totally hold up, and feature pantheon level performances from Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Christina Ricci, and Joan Cusack.
Lainey Gossip
3.1
Theres a sugary sweetness about it that makes it seem rather more warm and fuzzy than what we normally associate with the macabre essence of all thing ..
Seattle Times
2.5
Moretz perfects the droopy eyed, lazy and recalcitrant drawl of a teenager.
The Indian Express
2.0
Parker, whos Margauxs daughter, learns from Wednesday that she doesnt want to be her mothers definition of normal and adopts a goth look.
Original Cin
4.5
The animation is sharp, right down to Lurchs fingernails. The music is well placed. The famous theme song pops up now and then but is not overdone.
The Australian
3.0
Wednesdays notable sadistic and sarcastic personality is present.
Rendy Reviews
3.0
Wednesdays notable sadistic and sarcastic personality is present.
Rendy Reviews
3.8
And thats essentially the point: they support each others lifestyles unconditionally; theres no judgement, and their marriage is strong and better for ..
Third Coast Review
3.3
Children and fans of the original series will get their kicks, but a predictable story coupled with a digitized rendering doesnt bring anything new to ..
Cultured Vultures
3.0
Theres plenty of fun to be had with this snappy animated retread... there are enough confrontations and spook based visual gags to make it an enjoyabl ..
Tiny Url
3.5
In none of the previous presentations the characters are so similar to their original source.
2.5
Thats wonderful in real life, but thats all together icky in an Addams family outing.
Film Frenzy
2.8
Unfortunately, The Addams Family loses a great deal of steam when its reasonably amusing cavalcade of oddball gimmicks gives way to a ham fisted messa ..
Spectrum Culture
4.5
Cooky, spooky Addams Family is an entertaining memory lane walk for fans of the franchise. Pacing is slow, but its still fluffy, good old fashioned an ..
Wp Me
4.5
But, in a surprising turn of events, The Addams Family is able to burrow itself into your heart because it doesnt aim to be a live action adaptation.
Culture
2.5
An excellent premise and a good start falters as the story proceeds toward its Great Moral Lesson; probably most enjoyable for younger audiences, who ..
Screen Anarchy
4.5
When the movie doesnt take on the typical clichs of animated movies it has its own, oddball charm.
Entertainment Voice
3.0
Plus, who doesnt want to see Lurch sing a soothing rendition of Everybody Hurts Snap.
The Only Critic
2.5
Then again, this new Addams Family isnt working overtime to make adults laugh.
Bloody Disgusting
3.0
Duh duh duh duh, click click, duh duh duh duh, click click, ad infinitum.
Adelaide Review
4.5
This is, quite literally, the definition of a clichd movie villain.
Battle Royale With Cheese
3.0
But the main story is bland, warmed over be yourself pablum youve seen a thousand times.
Crooked Marquee
4.5
It doesnt make for a great film, but it also doesnt make for a terrible one.
The Spool
3.5
It seems that theres something timeless about Gothicism, most especially when its infused with pun filled humour.
Entertainment Ie
3.0
Morticia is strangely subdued, her quips now as musty as their mansion. This is Wednesdays film though, and it does perk up as she deadpans her way ar ..
Caution Spoilers
2.8
We need more feminist genre cinema, but that doesnt mean we have to accept half baked films like this.
Alternative Lens
2.5
The Addams Family is unlikely to charm longstanding fans and will likely bore young moviegoers.
Maddwolf
4.5
Merlina and her soulmate in the real world... contribute to the best moments of the movie, with jokes that adults familiar with the series are more li ..
La Nación (Argentina)
1.0
It underestimates its viewers, losing the nostalgic halo that could have worked as a impeller of empathy towards the story.
3.0
Things get more random too once Lurch covers R.E.M.s Everybody Hurts (as performed by Fuzz Finnegan), ultimately proving the film is more meme than an ..
Jaredmobarak
4.5
Its a worthy diversion this Halloween season, especially for families.
2.5
Still, The Addams Family feels stagnant in its perceived wackiness.
Flick Feast
4.0
Kids and horror dont have to exist in separate boxes, nor should they.
ComicBook.com
2.5
Now, in time for the 2019 Halloween season, theres a new 3D computer animated film of everyones favorite goth gang, once again called The Addams Famil ..
2.5
This fourth movie adaptation and first animated feature based on Charles Addams cartoons is strangely flat.
Daily Telegraph
4.5
Theres no talking down or unnecessary sanitization for the kids, and theres enough humor of all kinds for all ages.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
4.0
This version of The Addams Family is without a doubt the most faithful to Charles Addams original, at least when it comes to the artistic design of th ..
Fotogramas
1.5
But still, even a perfectly pitched script wouldnt have been able to overcome these dire visual circumstances.
Vanyaland
3.5
Most of the jokes land, although some of the pop culture references are a little iffy if the audience doesnt get them.
idobi.com
1.5
Its the most visually repugnant animated film since well, Vernon and Tiernans previous directorial effort Sausage Party.
The Digital Fix
1.0
Theres barely a nod to character development or relationships. Instead, were dragged from one unconnected scene to the next. In addition to all of thi ..
High Def Digest
3.0
Like the Addamses themselves, the film comes of as well meaning but more than a little off. Still, even a brief visit from the Addams is better than n ..
Fanboys of the Universe
4.5
This isnt a film only for children or old school fans. Theres something here for everyone. Its a clever, funny movie with a message about family, even ..
The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
1.5
For a movie thats priding itself on a theme of being different, diverse...after a while, it just feels like any other family animated comedy out there ..
Double Toasted
2.0
Budda dump. Snap. Snap. Charles Addams is a cartoonist who was ahead of his time. This movie is not. A few laughs but not much else. Kids will like it ..
Kxl
2.5
The one and just about only real scene stealer becomes Nick Kroll, who lends perfect voice to the precisely imagined Uncle Fester with a dead on nod t ..
Jmuvies Blog Spot
1.5
The Addams Family franchise will no doubt survive a mediocre entry.
Newport This Week
2.5
While I cannot say I didnt find lots of anecdotal laughs and chuckles along the way, The Addams Family is haphazardly constructed and a bit of a mess ..
Should I See It
3.0
The CG animation is nothing particularly remarkable but at least the movie does faithfully retain its macabre visuals and even getting the original ch ..
Casey's Movie Mania
1.5
If this is all sounding a little unfriendly for children, youre not mistaken.
This is Film
1.5
Thats the lesson when watching The Addams Family: nostalgia will help potential audiences to appreciate Charles Addams original intent.
2.0
Its enough to make me say its well worth the full price of admission, despite its flaws.
Jamaica Gleaner
3.0
Advertisement I dont want to be the old crank that trashes on the kiddie film, but it seems like I have to be just that, because a.) The Addams Family ..
The Beat
3.8
It isnt the best incarnation of Halloweens First Family, but it still makes for a kooky October option.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
1.5
We are left with a decent cutesy film that expands the Addams universe, but does little to help it progress towards something greater or new.
2.5
However, I found it to be dull and slow at times, so I dont know that theres enough action or humor to hold the attention of little ones.
Lola Lambchops
2.0
Mixed animation styles and derivative storytelling combined with the feather light tone and obvious messaging make this feel less like an Addams Famil ..
Next Best Picture
4.5
The wisdom comes from the children, and the story that emerges feels pure and sweet.
Ff2 Media
3.0
The only thing ruining its pleasant aesthetics is the Addams ghastly home.
In The Seats
3.0
Unfortunately, the plot is a nightmare and not in a positive Addams Family type of way. Its all over the place, lacking focus and not a single element ..
EskimoTV
3.0
But the series standby themes of individuality versus conformity and family acceptance still shine through.
Nate Hood Reviews
3.0
Every attempt to inject a little Addams in our lives should be rewarded.
The Canberra Times (Austra ..
1.5
Tiernan and Vernons animated reboot never proves why it needs to exist.
Victor Stiff Reviews
1.5
Everything drifts to an action plot that has little to do with the gothic eccentricities of the family. And the edifying messages for children appear.
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