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Still a huge disappointment after a re-watch

posted 2 years ago by Guitar King (4574)
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As a fan of the tv show this movie disappointed me in the 90s and I'm still disappointed by it after a re-watch. The plot contrivance of making Uncle Fester an imposter ruined this movie from the start. Uncle Fester shouldn't be shown as afraid of the Addams,' he should be scaring outsiders from the start of the movie as a member of the family. Apparently this movie didn't have the rights to the tv show and legally had to make it different. That may be a reason for these dumb creative decisions. Such a waste of a great cast not including Angelica Huston who was miscast as Morticia.

[–] Heisenberg (6467) 8 months ago

All correct.
And all the charm of the show is also not here, replaced by some lame attempts at high budget "comedy".
It really missed the mark, but expensive marketing + stupid audience = big success. So Hollywood is happy even if we are not.

[–] Louche (100) 8 months ago

You're entitled to your opinion, even if it's incredibly terrible

[–] Heisenberg (6467) 8 months ago

Clearly that applies to you.

[–] Foster1486 (303) 5 months ago

2 of you haven't got a clue ---- I imagine you are like many , and only come to these boards to stir up shit, You no doubt have never said anything positive about any movie or show AND haven't a great knowledge of anything beyond your self

[–] Zarkoff (958) 5 months ago

I just rewatched it and thought it was all right.

The script wasn't that strong, but the cast was great, especially Ricci.

[–] pepetoony (1566) a month ago

Angelica Huston? Miscast? How even DAAAAARE you. That woman is a queen!

[–] Guitar King (4574) a month ago

True, she DOES look like a drag queen. The best Morticia is Carolyn Jones. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0427700/mediaviewer/rm3702080001/?ref_=nmmi_mi_all_42