- Actors: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Dan Hedaya, Elizabeth Wilson
- Directors: Barry Sonnenfeld
- Writers: Caroline Thompson, Charles Addams, Larry Wilson
- Producers: Bonnie Arnold, Graham Place, Jack Cummins, Paul Rosenberg
- Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Paramount
- DVD Release Date: 22 Feb 2000
- Run Time: 99 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6305744793
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 19,440 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Director Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black) brings his distinctly cartoonish sensibility to this feature film version of the old Charles Addams comic strip. Anjelica Huston was born to play Morticia Addams, matriarch of the ghoulish Addams clan, while the late Raul Julia is a very agreeable, lusty Gomez. But it's Christina Ricci who arguably steals the show as their stone-faced daughter, Wednesday. As is often the problem with adaptations of comics or television shows, somehow an original story has to be implemented that doesn't clutter things up. But clutter is an issue here as the script gets tangled on a lame plot concerning efforts to steal the Addams' house and fortune. Still, it's fun to see an ideal cast reanimate an old favourite. --Tom Keogh
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I grew up with this film so maybe I'm biast. It was this film that made me fall in love with the delightful Christina Ricci and making Wednesday Addams my idol.
What's so lovable about these characters, is that they don't KNOW they're weird. To them burying a cat alive is perfectly normal. The reactions of those around them is hilarious and you can't help but wonder why someone wouldn't be impressed by the blood soaked Shakespere performance of Wednesday and Pugsley. Beautifully gothic sets suit the Addams perfectly.
Anyone watching this however should not expect a deep a meaningfull plot. That's not what these films are about. Funny, beautiful and an absolute delight. A great film for you to just sit and watch over and over again, each time noticing more and more things about not only the characters but everything around.
(A special note on the lighting which I always loved. The subtle effect of Mortisha's eyes always being highlighted while the rest of her face is shadowed.)
So if you like a good fun film to watch, a fan of mad outrageous sets and characters, then this is a film for you.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This film has an uncanny knack for making the unnatural seem normal, and for making normality appear offensive. It is delightful in its absurdity and very cleverly put together as no detail was too small for notice. The actors were well chosen, as demonstrated by the electric vibe between Raul Julia and Angelica Huston, and by Christina Ricci (Wednesday), who dominates scenes on many occasions due to the superb dialogue (and her inimitable glare). In my opinion, this film is the best of the trilogy, although Addams Family Values is still well worth watching. (If watching both, note the return of the girl scout from the 'Addams Family' in the sequel.) This film is truly a family movie as it can appeal to both children and adults.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Addams family is original an excellent film. The mai star is definatly christopher lloyd as the long lost uncle fester. It does remind me of the munsters in the way a strange family can survive alongside modern society.
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Saw it twenty years ago
My mate worked for Paramount in Vancouver from 1990-92 and got me lots of free tickets. Unfortunately Paramount had a bit of a dry spell creativity-wise during those years (I... Read more
Published 5 months ago by G. Galbraith
Addams Family [DVD] [1991] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC
I rate it less than 1 star.
I did not realise that it did not work in the UK.
REALLY PISSED ME OFF....
Re-thinking the whole buying on line thing.
I did not realise that it did not work in the UK.
REALLY PISSED ME OFF....
Re-thinking the whole buying on line thing.
Published 20 months ago
An old favourite
This DVD never goes out of fashion, at least not for us. Always enjoyable, it is a firm favourite of ours, especially lurch, he still gives me the creeps.
Published on 3 Feb 2010 by Mrs. N. G. Yandle
They're creepy and they're kooky mysterious and spooky, not to mention...
I'd actually seen the Addams Family Values before Id seen this film, and Addams family Values was the reason why I wanted to see this. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2009 by crow 1.9.9.5
Blast From the Past
I'm pretty sure the last time I saw this film I must have been less than 6 years old, and now over 13 years later, I caught this film on TV and decided to re-visit the family that,... Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2008 by Marlyly
death, coffin, black rose and humour - perfect
Just amazing movie for all the times. Can watch for many times and still you wanna watch more and more of it. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2007 by Lady Lana
Dark and comical fantasy is a treat
Gordon Craven (Lloyd) pretends to be the long lost brother of Gomez Addams (Julia) in hope of gaining access to the family's money. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2006 by Stampy
"Screams in the night - it can only mean one thing"
The Addams Family begins with a hearty chuckle, as a group of nauseatingly cheery carol singers are treated to a dose of Addams hospitality. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2002 by Jennifer Litchfield
Magnificent!
This is an absolutely brilliant camp classic. The characters are charming and memorable, especially the understated Morticia, the swashbuckling Gomez, the stone-faced Wednesday and... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2002 by Pieter
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