{"id":4865,"date":"2019-10-11T16:21:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T23:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=4865"},"modified":"2019-10-11T16:21:34","modified_gmt":"2019-10-11T23:21:34","slug":"the-addams-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2019\/the-addams-family\/","title":{"rendered":"The Addams Family * Thoroughly Hilarious Watch. Excellent Voice Actors. Funny Script!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/TheAdamsFamily.poster.jpg?resize=152%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4866\" width=\"152\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/TheAdamsFamily.poster.jpg?resize=202%2C300&amp;ssl=1 202w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/TheAdamsFamily.poster.jpg?w=674&amp;ssl=1 674w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Members of the mysterious and spooky Addams family &#8212; Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester and Grandma &#8212; are readily preparing for a visit from their even creepier relatives. But trouble soon arises when shady TV personality Margaux Needler realizes that the Addams&#8217; eerie hilltop mansion is standing in the way of her dream to sell all the houses in the neighborhood. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Arjun N. comments, \u201c<em>The Addams Family <\/em>is a thoroughly hilarious watch for families. Even adults can have fun as the film boasts humor for all ages. Excellent voice acting and consistently funny script impress. It truly has something for everyone. However, the animation does leave a bit more to be desired; as I felt elements lack refinement and detail, especially compared to current animation.\u201d See his full review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Addams Family<br>\nBy Arjun N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Addams Family <\/em>is a thoroughly hilarious watch for families. Even adults can have fun as\nthe film boasts humor for all ages. Excellent voice acting and\nconsistently funny script impress. It truly has something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wRVPxRHf4_o?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-008_BRK_100_0350_v0151073_rgb.jpg?resize=225%2C119&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4873\" width=\"225\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-008_BRK_100_0350_v0151073_rgb.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-008_BRK_100_0350_v0151073_rgb.jpg?resize=768%2C405&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-008_BRK_100_0350_v0151073_rgb.jpg?resize=1024%2C540&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-008_BRK_100_0350_v0151073_rgb.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>(L to R) Charlize Theron as the voice of Morticia Addams,  Conrad Vernon as the voice of Lurch, Oscar Isaac as the voice of Gomez Addams, Nick Kroll as the voice of Uncle Fester, and Finn Wolfhard as the voice of Pugsley in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film.\n\nCredit: Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures\n\n\u00a9 2019 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc.  All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nstory follows the iconic family in their first animated adventure. Being the\nkookiest family on the block, several homeowners lend massive disgust for their\nunconventional ways, teaming up to bring them down. Amidst this is a funny and\niconic tale about what it means to be a good neighbor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nAddams family cast all boast great performances. Oscar Isaac, as Gomez,\npresents his patriarchal side and his interactions with Pugsley provide great humor.\nLikewise, Charlize Theron, as Morticia, who cares greatly for Wednesday.\nPugsley and Wednesday, played respectively by Finn Wolfhard and Chloe Grace\nMoretz, are a lot of fun to watch together as they do not get along. Wednesday\nis my favorite character because her over-analytical self is always enjoyable\nto watch. Also, Snoop Dogg\u2019s cameo is well worth price of admission; it\u2019s truly\nunexpected and works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon, known for films such as <em>Shrek\n<\/em>2, aptly direct this film. However, the animation does leave a bit more to\nbe desired; as I felt elements lack refinement and detail, especially compared\nto current animation. My favorite scene is when Lurch, a creature alike\nFrankenstein, sings. It\u2019s truly hilarious and works amidst his roster of piano\nplaying. The film loses traction once, focusing on the homeowners who lack the\ncharacterization of the Addams. Also, Pugsley feels rather undeveloped when\ncompared to Wednesday. I feel that more time could have been devoted to\ncharacterizing him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-TAF_TP_00004_rgb.jpg?resize=225%2C119&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4868\" width=\"225\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-TAF_TP_00004_rgb.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-TAF_TP_00004_rgb.jpg?resize=768%2C405&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-TAF_TP_00004_rgb.jpg?resize=1024%2C540&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-TAF_TP_00004_rgb.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Charlize Theron as the voice of Morticia Addams (left) and Oscar Isaac as the voice of Gomez Addams (right) in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film.\r\rCredit: Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures\r\r\u00a9 2019 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc.  All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of this film is about accepting others for who\nthey are and learning to resolve differences. Even though <em>The Addams Family<\/em> is played for outlandish humor, the film realizes\nthe importance of this message and hopes for everyone to accept one another. I give\n<em>The Addams Family<\/em> 4 out of 5 stars\nand recommend it for ages 7 to 18 due to its macabre humor. The movie releases\nin theaters on October 11, 2019, so check it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Addams Family <\/em>is a thoroughly hilarious watch for families. Even adults can have fun as the film boasts humor for all ages. Excellent voice acting and consistently funny script impress. It truly has something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nstory follows the iconic family in their first animated adventure. Being the\nkookiest family on the block, several homeowners lend massive disgust for their\nunconventional ways, teaming up to bring them down. Amidst this is a funny and\niconic tale about what it means to be a good neighbor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nAddams family cast all boast great performances. Oscar Isaac, as Gomez,\npresents his patriarchal side and his interactions with Pugsley provide great humor.\nLikewise, Charlize Theron, as Morticia, who cares greatly for Wednesday.\nPugsley and Wednesday, played respectively by Finn Wolfhard and Chloe Grace\nMoretz, are a lot of fun to watch together as they do not get along. Wednesday\nis my favorite character because her over-analytical self is always enjoyable\nto watch. Also, Snoop Dogg\u2019s cameo is well worth price of admission; it\u2019s truly\nunexpected and works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-TAF_TP_00008_RC_rgb.jpg?resize=225%2C119&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4867\" width=\"225\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-TAF_TP_00008_RC_rgb.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-TAF_TP_00008_RC_rgb.jpg?resize=768%2C405&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-TAF_TP_00008_RC_rgb.jpg?resize=1024%2C540&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-addams-family-TAF_TP_00008_RC_rgb.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Charlize Theron as the voice of Morticia Addams (left) and Oscar Isaac as the voice of Gomez Addams (right) in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film.\r\rCredit: Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures\r\r\u00a9 2019 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc.  All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon, known for films such as <em>Shrek\n<\/em>2, aptly direct this film. However, the animation does leave a bit more to\nbe desired, as I felt elements lack refinement and detail, especially compared\nto current animation. My favorite scene is when Lurch, a creature alike\nFrankenstein, sings. It\u2019s truly hilarious and works amidst his roster of piano\nplaying. The film loses traction once, focusing on the homeowners who lack the\ncharacterization of the Addams. Also, Pugsley feels rather undeveloped when\ncompared to Wednesday. I feel that more time could have been devoted to\ncharacterizing him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of this film is about accepting others for who\nthey are and learning to resolve differences. Even though <em>The Addams Family<\/em> is played for outlandish humor, the film realizes\nthe importance of this message and hopes for everyone to accept one another. I give\n<em>The Addams Family<\/em> 4 out of 5 stars\nand recommend it for ages 7 to 18 due to its macabre humor. The movie releases\nin theaters on October 11, 2019, so check it out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Members of the mysterious and spooky Addams family &#8212; Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester and Grandma &#8212; are readily preparing for a visit from their even creepier relatives. But trouble soon arises when shady TV personality Margaux Needler realizes that the Addams&#8217; eerie hilltop mansion is standing in the way of her dream to sell all the houses in the neighborhood. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Arjun N. comments, \u201cThe Addams Family is a thoroughly hilarious watch for families. Even adults can have fun as the film boasts humor for all ages. Excellent voice acting and consistently funny script impress. It truly has something for everyone. However, the animation does leave a bit more to be desired; as I felt elements lack refinement and detail, especially compared to current animation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[15],"tags":[675,665,666,663,485,662,22,682,664,669,680,683,678,679,681,671,674,667,673,668,670,677,672],"class_list":["post-4865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-film-reviews","tag-675","tag-addams-family","tag-addams-family-movie","tag-allison-janney","tag-animated","tag-animated-addams-family-movie","tag-animation","tag-bette-midler","tag-charlize-theron","tag-chloe-grace-moretz","tag-finn-wolfhard","tag-gomez-addams","tag-greg-tiernan","tag-metro-goldwyn-mayer","tag-mgm","tag-morticia-addams","tag-nick-kroll","tag-oscar-isaac","tag-raul-julia","tag-the-addams-family","tag-the-addams-family-2019","tag-uncle-fester","tag-wednesday-addams"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-1gt","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4865"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4865\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4877,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4865\/revisions\/4877"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}