Addams Family Values

Name: Addams Family Values
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
Released: November 19, 1993
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 61
Cast: Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd, Raul Julia

1993

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: November 19, 1993 | PG-13

Starring: Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd, Raul Julia

Summary: A comical Gothic horror-movie-type family tries to rescue their beloved uncle from his gold-digging new love.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 94 min

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Edward Guthmann

Addams Family Values is so much better than the first film -- partly because Sonnenfeld, who made his directing debut with the first film, has refined his directing chops, but mostly because Rudnick has contributed a delightful, mock- macabre script. [19 Nov 1993, p.C1]

Leonard Klady

It’s the kind of wickedly delicious comedy one can savor without adding the proviso of guilty pleasure. Read full review

Michael Wilmington

Addams Family Values is another big opportunistic, pre-marketed studio show, but it has laughs, flair. At its best, it's a valentine of venom, sent with mirth and malice aforethought. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

Like the first ADDAMS FAMILY, this continuation of the macabre clan's misadventures is really just a string of sight gags and one-liners. The good news is that the one-liners are much funnier than the first time, mainly thanks to the increased input of screenwriter Paul Rudnick. Read full review

Empire Angie Errigo

It is a rare feat to make a sequel better than its predecessor but here Sonnenfeld manages to do just that. With such a strong adult cast, it comes as a surprise when the children steal the show. With such dry and morbid humour, it feels that at times he was filming more for the parental viewers than the childrens. Read full review

Time Out London Staff (Not Credited)

As sequels go, this is passable: no more coherent than the episodic first installment, but with enough sick humour to satisfy the mildly depraved. Read full review

Polygon Jesse Hassenger

By zeroing in on the eldest Addams child, the new Addams Family 2 exposes just how clunky and wrongheaded its take on Wednesday is — and what the animated movies get wrong about the family in general. Read full review

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FilipeNeto

Feb 16, 2020

After the success that was the first film, a sequel was expected, and it actually appeared two years later. "Addams Family Values", moreover, kept the cast and crew of the first film and manages to match perfectly with its predecessor, proving my theory that the sequels are generally good ifAfter the success that was the first film, a sequel was expected, and it actually appeared two years later. "Addams Family Values", moreover, kept the cast and crew of the first film and manages to match perfectly with its predecessor, proving my theory that the sequels are generally good if they keep the cast, the director and the screenwriter of the initial film .

The central core of the cast is the same as the first film and manages to keep up with expectations. Raul Julia and Angelica Huston maintained the roles of Gomez and Mortícia Addams, and I think that with these two films, the two actors reach the top of their artistic career and their notoriety. Christina Ricci also maintained the role of Wednesday and, as expected, saw the relevance of her character increased in this film, corresponding with a brilliant performance. Christopher Lloyd is also in great shape here, and plays brilliantly with the villain, Joan Cusack, in one of the most remarkable works of her career.

Good production values also deserve a brief comment. The Addams' house is wonderful in its unique way, the sets and costumes are excellent and totally go against what we could expect and the soundtrack is effective and competent.… Expand

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kyle20ellis

Mar 28, 2022

I absolutely loved the first movie. I bought this two days ago, and I was really impressed, because this is a really funny movie. it is possibly better than the first but only just. If there are any flaws, they are minor, but why is the rating for this movie so low? 6.2? It is much betterI absolutely loved the first movie. I bought this two days ago, and I was really impressed, because this is a really funny movie. it is possibly better than the first but only just. If there are any flaws, they are minor, but why is the rating for this movie so low? 6.2? It is much better than that! I can name other great movies that have fallen victim to low ratings. The humour was wonderful. Black humour suits the Addams Family perfectly. As for the acting, it was superb. Christina Ricci tops them all as Wednesday, but that doesn't mean that the others weren't good either. Raul Julia and Angelica Huston are note perfect as Gomez and Morticia. To be honest, I think that Gomez is Julia's best role. Christopher Lloyd was born to play Fester, just as entertaining as he was in Back To The Future and Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Jimmy Workman was also really good, and the underrated actress Joan Cusack took me completely by surprise as Debbie. That baby was cute too. If there was one minor flaw, it would be that you don't see much of Cousin It and Margaret. As I'm probably not able to write a review for the first film, what I've said for this film, applies pretty much also for that too. I give this a 9/10, same with the first, but avoid the New Addams Family and unless you're a Tim Curry fan, avoid Addams Family Reunion also. 9/10. Bethany Cox… Expand

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maskedrider29

Jan 28, 2023

Almost just as good as the original. I love the storyline of Wednesday and Pugsley at a summer camp, and even though I'm not the biggest Joan Cusack fan, she was great in this.

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DolphinReviews

Oct 31, 2022

A good sequel. I highly recommend if you enjoyed the original film. .

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MarshallCavalli

Aug 16, 2019

While not as great as the original, Addams Family Values has iconic moments and a fun plot to keep others to enjoy the ride.

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egormalyshev97

Nov 7, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very weak film, with a lot of editing cuts, which gives the impression that you are watching a TV series… Expand

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harvdog03

Oct 31, 2018

I liked this film more than the original but only slightly. The plot was a little more interesting that the original.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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