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The original show is really quite remarkable. From the music to the performances, it's a major cut above most television (of any era). Honestly, the original Gomez and Morticia actually can't be topped. Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston did a great job, but the originals are legitimately in a league of their own.
It also had a message of tolerance in general, with the Addams family happily befriending minorities, poor people and "odd subculture ppl" (aka Beatniks, at the time) and treating them all as equals.
Honestly its the other way around in my opinion. Astin and Caroline where good, campy/wholesome, but Julia and Huston are in a legal of their own when it comes to a couple.
@@memnarch129 For me, the campy performances fit the overall vibe better than the straighter performances from the film. It made sense to do something different in the movie (otherwise, why make it?), but the ridiculousness of the concept is better served by the original style imo.
@@maxducoudray I'm with memnarch on this. I watched both and yes the 60s series was campy fun but I much prefer the 90s movies vibe and I like Wednesday even more.
What I love about this movie, is that Tully wanted money all he had to do was ask for it straight up Gomez would have given to him no issues. They are very generous and money does not matter to them. They are what you want in a family they love and support each no matter what.
1. Your costume is adorable. 2. The sequel is even better! 3. I’m totally with you regarding the music. I am such a sucker for a good dark waltz. 4. Morticia and Gomez are the ultimate relationship goal.
The movie is a great tribute to the original magazine cartoons, and the TV series developed from the cartoons. The cartoons were single panel gags in the New Yorker, so they didn't have the context of a family necessarily, and in fact the characters didn't even have names. Addams took part in developing the series, which gave the characters names and more solid identities. Fester, for instance, was never depicted as being part of a family in the cartoons, he was simply a random ghoul haunting the populace. One of the famous Charles Addams cartoons was the bald ghoul (Fester) in the middle of a dark movie theater, giggling uncontrollably while the rest of the audience is repulsed with shock and horror. One of many gags used in the movie screenplay, Gomez asking his wife: "unhappy, darling?" "Oh, yes! Completely!" The further development of Gomez is usually attributed to the performer, John Astin (Sean's adopted dad). He created the impulsive, half-crazed swashbuckling lover that became a perfect vehicle for Raul Julia.
wow Jen you're really so refreshing, you get the music in this movie, you get south park, you get the character Jenny from Forrest Gump.. like, the range you have. kudos!
Addams Family Values is definitely one to check out, you'll love it as much as this one. Gomez and Morticia are relationship goals for many people, it's a meme that their relationship is more accepting, wholesome and passionate than their contemporaries who are more judgmental and dead inside.
Wednesday was named for the old English Children's Poem, "Monday's child is Fair of Face - Tuesday's child is Full of Grace, Wednesday's child is Full of Woe - Thursday's child has Far to Go, etc.". Morticia's man-eating African Strangler plant is named Cleopatra. That really was Fester - 'Pinder Schloss' gave it away when she said she should've left him where she found him. Raul Julia was just fantastic as Gomez. I love the old TV show, but these movies just shred it. I would absolutely propose to Jen! And YES, do watch the sequel (Values), as it is Thanksgiving themed (mum's the word).
My mom bought me a necklace as a kid with Friday's verse Friday's child is loving and giving because I was born on a Friday. Still have it in my jewelry box. :)
The Addams Family was created by American cartoonist Charles Addams. They originally appeared in a series of 150 standalone single-panel comics, about half of which were originally published in The New Yorker between 1938 and their creator's death in 1988. They have since been adapted to other media, such as live action and animated television series, films, video games, comic books, a musical, and merchandise. In addition to the 1964-66 live action sitcom (which was in black and white), a Hanna-Barbera animated series aired in 1973, and a second animated series aired in 1992-93, between this film’s release and its sequel’s. You definitely should see ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES (1993), Jen! It’s just as wild and crazy and in many ways even funnier!
Excellent. Morticia and Gomez are just one of the best screen couples ever! Also the Wednesday costume is fab - you could do the Morticia look for when you watch the sequel
I love the attention you give to the music in your reactions - it's neat having a reaction channel with a music background! You notice things I've long just taken for granted or never really paid attention to.
These movies have like one joke where they say something grim and then follow it up with an inappropriate response, and it works every single time. Even when it’s not hilarious, it’s still cute and makes the Addams clan just so endlessly charming and lovable.
A little trivia - Thing's full name is Thing T. Thing - and the "T" stands for "Thing". Oh, and Wednesday's middle name is Thursday. I remember a comment from years ago that unlike all the other 60's TV couples, you knew Gomez and Morticia "do it".
The original drawings are quite gothic and gorgeous. The boiling oil poured on the Christmas carollers is from those. The detail and fun spooky humor led to the tv show and these great movies. I even have Gomez and Morticia Ken and Barbie. The box is the Addams mansion. ❤️🖤
saw this when it came out. i was like 14 or 15, and it was the most awesome movie ever. still enjoy a re-watch it every few years. and, yes... the music is incredible! the whole thing feels like the most elaborate Broadway musical imaginable, with an orchestra in the pit. i love it! glad you liked it too.
Awww you missed at the end where “Greta” said to “Gordon”…”I should have left you where I found you!!!”. Meaning the original lie they told the Adamses was probably near the truth lol
One of the best stage roles I ever had was playing Fester in the Addams Family Musical. Excellent fun with gruesome songs. Another great reaction Jen. Thanks as always.
The genius of John Astin and the magical beauty of Carolyn Jones set the bar for a portrayal of The Addams Family. A bar that I do not believe has ever been topped. The actors in the more recent films were all terrific and brilliant in their own right. But, the OG is legend.
You should check out the Addams Family tv series from the 1960s!! Really cute!! John Astin as Gomez Carolyn Jones as Morticia Jackie Coogan as Uncle Fester Ted Cassidy as Lurch !! Lurch has a bigger role in the tv series, cute !! Morticia and Gomez were madly in love in the tv series too!! Every time Morticia spoke French it really turned Gomez on!!
After this epic reaction Jen one would have no be bonkers to not hit like and want Addams family values 🙂 it's so good and Wednesday is brilliant in that one as she is in this one ofc , speaking of your Wednesday look is great really great 🙌
I have spent my life looking for the love that Gomez and Morticia have for each other. Raul Julia was an absolute treasure. I recommend Tequila Sunrise which is an 80s movie with Mel Gibson, Kurt Russel and Michelle Pffiefer with a marvelous scene stealing Raul Julia performance..
I feel like most people tend to prefer the sequel to the original. I personally find this one to be better, but the sequel is very good and worth checking out.
They are about equally goid it just depends on your tastes on with you like better. The first is a bit more cooky and artistic where as the sequel is a bit more silly and exciting.
My college had Ballt's limited edition ADDAMS FAMILY Pinball machine. I loved playing it,. The soundtrack had tons of quotes from the movie, and occasionally the flippers would move alone at the end of ball bonus.
This movie was huge when it came out in 91. The 60s TV show got heavy play in reruns during the 70s and 80s, so you had a couple of generations who already knew and loved these characters when the movie was released. Movies based on TV shows usually don't end up so great, but this one was really well received. I like the sequel, "Addams Family Values," even better.
I definitely recommend watching the original 1960s Addams Family series - it defined the family, and many of the jokes and concepts in this movie came directly from the show, including the finger-snap theme music. Not only is it really funny, has a great message about tolerance and inclusivity (especially considering time it was made), but it's also a really fascinating from a historical perspective.
The Addams Family started as a New Yorker cartoon in 1938. They are excellent. The TV Show is excellent. The movies are excellent. Find any TV show episode and watch it, they’re just so much fun and you’ll love it.
I love this movie. MC Hammer did a music video to promote the movie. They did a great job adapting the 60s TV series. I watched the reruns as a child. Angelica Houston was in a Horror movie for children called The Witches. Great movie.
The Addams Family show is where the theme music/song comes from, including clicking fingers. They used a simple answer to doing the character of Thing: boxes on tables, with hinged lids ( hand actor underneath the table ). Wednesday was roughly around 5 years old, Pugsley a little older. Actor Ted Cassidy played Lurch, a naturally tall man. Originally Lurch wasn't intended to have any lines, but in an episode answering the door, he ad-libbed "You rang?" and with his very deep voice, they knew it was comedy gold. On the tv show Lurch played the harpsichord, not an organ. Jackie Coogan played Fester, he began his film career as a child actor in silent films. Coogan's role in Charlie Chaplin's film "The Kid" made him one of the first child stars in the history of Hollywood. For the opening of the show they used a photo of a real house which didn't look like that, a painting was matted in to give the gothic look with the tower etc. The show was an adaptation of Charles Addams' cartoons of the same characters. Google Charles Addams cartoons to check them out.
With lyrics to match: They're creepy and they're kooky Mysterious and spooky They're all together ooky The Addams family Their house is a museum When people come to see 'em They really are a screaming The Addams family Neat Sweet Petite So, put a witch's shawl on A broomstick you can crawl on We're gonna play a call on The Addams family They're creepy and they're kooky Mysterious and spooky They're all together ooky The Addams family Strange Deranged The Addams family
Fun Fact: Ted Cassidy, who played Lurch in the Television series, ad libbed the line "You Rang?", because Lurch was not supposed to say anything. Ted wanted Lurch to not be a mute monster. Unfortunately, Ted was typecast as the heavy, or monster because of his size. In reality, he was a very intelligent and versatile actor. Too bad he wasn't given a chance to prove his range. He also provided the grunts, growls and roars, as well as the opening narration for the television series The Incredible Hulk. He didn't want to be credited for it because he was never seen on screen.
I grew up with the original show. Only later read the original comics. When this movie came out I was HIGHLY skeptical. I saw it with a bunch of friends and we ALL were skeptical. It surpassed all expectations. Angelica Houston, Raoul Julia, and Christina Ricci were PERFECT! Together they carried the movie despite what I consider a sloppy plot and a script that ranges from amazing to weak. As an aside, I have seen two iconic people playing a perfect role on stage: Zero Mostel as Tevye and Anthony Quinn as Zorba. I regret I did not see Raul Julia as Don Quixote when I had the chance!
They are the pinnacle of couple goals. This is also the absolute best Morticia. All the actresses have been fun but this performance and look is perfect.
I always liked the TV show when I was a kid. This movie had a really entertaining vibe, and when you add Jen, who's just a bundle of fun, it was great.
The Addams Family started out as a series of cartoons in The New Yorker magazine. They were mostly just wordless cartoons with weird stuff happening (the uncle knicknack joke would have fit right in). In the 1960s they decided to make a television series out of it. In fact, the series is where the names come from.
The second movie is also great. I remember when this movie came out and I'm roughly the same age as Christina Ricci (she is a few months older) but she was a totally age-appropriate crush at the time hihihi. I adored her attitude etc.
I never talk about how reactors look but Jen, you look incredibly cute in that outfit. I love the braids! When it came to the music, you were definitely in your element with this reaction. Singling out the muted trumpet was great. You should definitely watch The Addams Family Values. That's a Thanksgiving movie, so it could be worth doing it then.
We've missed Canadian Thanksgiving, but here in the US, Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday in November, so she still has time to do it for our holiday. :)
I've watched a lot of your videos recently, and for some of the movies I thought I remembered well it turns out I really didn't remember them well at all. But this movie I had pretty much completely forgotten about, and yet I remember every single one of these scenes clearly. It was really great to see this again and your reaction to it.
Oh...Jen has braids in and a Wednesday Addams outfit on, in addition to her Serious Girl Spectacles? That's a cool, thematic, on-brand tack to take, what with Halloween just a week away. 😀 Full Disclosure: I am so much the smitten kitten. 😻😻😻
It was fun revisiting this movie through your eyes, Jen! It gave me a new perspective on this wacky film from the 90's! Also, absolutely love the Wednesday cosplay... to the point where I think you could just make this your new look going forward! ; )
Glad you enjoyed Gomez and Morticia! Cinema Therapy have actually done an episode on what good role models they are for maintaining a healthy marriage. And quite right too! The sequel is well worth watching, Wednesday really comes into her own in that one.
1:00 - "Was the theme song in the original show, or did they make it up in the 90s for this movie?" - The theme song comes from the classic TV show. It would play the beginning part with the whole cast staring at the camera and snapping along, then the vocal portion of the theme song would kick in. "They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky. They're altogether ooky. The Addams Family." There's more, but you get the idea. You can find it on UA-cam. 10:22 - "Was this ever a cartoon?" - Yes, there have been Addams Family cartoons. Beyond the classic TV show, there was also a TV reunion movie, this movie, the sequel, a TV sequel of sorts, a new live-action TV movie starring Tim Curry, two animated TV movies and then the show Wednesday. Also, if you search UA-cam, you'll find a series of shorts called Adult Wednesday Addams. They're really well done, but unfortunately, they were unauthorized, so the copyright holders forced her to stop making them.
If anyone is interested, all the original Addams Family episodes can be found here. ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=the+addams+family+full+episodes
Loved this movie when I was growing up. I even had the novelization of it that I got at the Scholastic book fair. Doesn't get much cooler than Raul Julia as Gomez. Definitely check out part 2.
A devilishly delightful movie! The sequel, "Addams Family Values" is, if anything, even better. A Thanksgiving movie. I remember watching the original TV series back in the day during its original run. The iconic theme song is from that TV show, which ran from 1964-1966. The originator, Charles Addams, drew one-panel humorously macabre cartoons for The New Yorker, featuring these characters. Keep it up Jen!
I think one thing I love about these movies is that they enthusiastically follow no internal logic. All movies set out their “rules” on what happens, based on the genre. In a marvel movie the rules are completely different to a grounded romance. We simply accept those rules, and we only get annoyed if a movie breaks its own internal logic. But these movies have no internal logic. They may or may not be magical. They might be invincible. Or not. The kids remember their beloved Uncle, but he’s been gone 25 years. Are the Addams’ bloodthirsty psychopaths? Possibly. None of this is a criticism. Its internal logic is chaos. It just doesn’t matter. If it’s funny, macabre, or altogether ooky, fine.
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Definitely watch Addams Family Values. One of the two comedy sequels, that I can remember, that are as good or better as the original.
Seen Wednesday very cool you have to watch it Good fx in it
Liked! Liked! Liked! I can’t wait to see your reaction to “Ballerina Barbie!!!” 😋😁
Family Values is just as good as this one.
Ha! I see you, Jensday Addams!
If you can fit it in this year's schedule, Addams Family Values is perfect for Thanksgiving/end of November.
But Jen's Canadian, she would have already celebrated Thanksgiving this year.
@@JohnLA1980 🍎 🔥 😁
I 2nd that.
The original show is really quite remarkable. From the music to the performances, it's a major cut above most television (of any era). Honestly, the original Gomez and Morticia actually can't be topped. Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston did a great job, but the originals are legitimately in a league of their own.
It also had a message of tolerance in general, with the Addams family happily befriending minorities, poor people and "odd subculture ppl" (aka Beatniks, at the time) and treating them all as equals.
Honestly its the other way around in my opinion. Astin and Caroline where good, campy/wholesome, but Julia and Huston are in a legal of their own when it comes to a couple.
@@memnarch129 For me, the campy performances fit the overall vibe better than the straighter performances from the film. It made sense to do something different in the movie (otherwise, why make it?), but the ridiculousness of the concept is better served by the original style imo.
@@maxducoudray I'm with memnarch on this. I watched both and yes the 60s series was campy fun but I much prefer the 90s movies vibe and I like Wednesday even more.
I always thought The Munsters was a better show.
This and Addams Family Values are two movies I never get sick of watching. So sad we lost Raul Julia at such a young age.
"*slight moan* You've done this before." is one of my favorite jokes, of any movie.
Morticia is iconic.
I love that part, and (didn't make the UA-cam cut) Gomez saying "Leather straps... red hot pokers..." and Morticia responds "Later my dearest"
“You know i love a good organ...!” 😂😂😂 Pretty sure Morticia has said something similar lol
Giggity
lol
I heard that and instantly thought... well, you can guess, can't you?
Jen, you minx, you...
What I love about this movie, is that Tully wanted money all he had to do was ask for it straight up Gomez would have given to him no issues. They are very generous and money does not matter to them. They are what you want in a family they love and support each no matter what.
Gomez adored Tully's backstabbing and dirty pool. If only he hadn't conspired to take the entire fortune he could have stolen from them for years 😅
@@LordVolkov I agree
Morticia cut the heads off the roses in the TV show, too, Jen. That was one of her things. 🥰
And from what i gather and have heard... its because Gomez is allergic to them.
@@NZBigfoot I didn't know that! Thanks! 👍
She grows them for the thorns, not the petals.
1. Your costume is adorable.
2. The sequel is even better!
3. I’m totally with you regarding the music. I am such a sucker for a good dark waltz.
4. Morticia and Gomez are the ultimate relationship goal.
"We gladly feast on those who would subdue us"
Legendary motto
Gomez and Morticia, truly a love for the ages! We should all be so lucky! Hope you watch the sequel!
"Did he write it about his own family?" Nope, he wrote it about what he wishes his family was like!
Barry Sonnenfields work on this Men in black and his directing of the first two episodes of Pushing Daisies was Brilliant 😍😍😂❤
The movie is a great tribute to the original magazine cartoons, and the TV series developed from the cartoons. The cartoons were single panel gags in the New Yorker, so they didn't have the context of a family necessarily, and in fact the characters didn't even have names. Addams took part in developing the series, which gave the characters names and more solid identities. Fester, for instance, was never depicted as being part of a family in the cartoons, he was simply a random ghoul haunting the populace.
One of the famous Charles Addams cartoons was the bald ghoul (Fester) in the middle of a dark movie theater, giggling uncontrollably while the rest of the audience is repulsed with shock and horror. One of many gags used in the movie screenplay, Gomez asking his wife: "unhappy, darling?" "Oh, yes! Completely!"
The further development of Gomez is usually attributed to the performer, John Astin (Sean's adopted dad). He created the impulsive, half-crazed swashbuckling lover that became a perfect vehicle for Raul Julia.
I love Family Values: it's even better than the first movie
One of my favorite movies from my childhood and it still holds up. One of those movies you can watch over and over.
Jen has been on absolute fire lately
wow Jen you're really so refreshing, you get the music in this movie, you get south park, you get the character Jenny from Forrest Gump.. like, the range you have. kudos!
Polka dots is always good! And yes, Addams Family Values is a must watch! I'm sure it'll get just as much wheezing!
"Was this a cartoon?"
It is actually based on the comic trip that appeared in The New Yorker magazine. It was a TV sitcom in the 60's.
Addams Family Values is definitely one to check out, you'll love it as much as this one.
Gomez and Morticia are relationship goals for many people, it's a meme that their relationship is more accepting, wholesome and passionate than their contemporaries who are more judgmental and dead inside.
Best part of Halloween, reactors doing Addams Family. The sequel is fantastic by the way.
I think it says something when psychologists have said that a relationship like Gomez and Morticia's is what we should *all* be aiming for.
the sequel's just as good, and a good one to watch for thanksgiving
Wednesday was named for the old English Children's Poem, "Monday's child is Fair of Face - Tuesday's child is Full of Grace, Wednesday's child is Full of Woe - Thursday's child has Far to Go, etc.". Morticia's man-eating African Strangler plant is named Cleopatra. That really was Fester - 'Pinder Schloss' gave it away when she said she should've left him where she found him. Raul Julia was just fantastic as Gomez. I love the old TV show, but these movies just shred it. I would absolutely propose to Jen! And YES, do watch the sequel (Values), as it is Thanksgiving themed (mum's the word).
My mom bought me a necklace as a kid with Friday's verse Friday's child is loving and giving because I was born on a Friday. Still have it in my jewelry box. :)
@@xzonia1 yes her full name is Wednesday Friday Addams ☺
The Addams Family was created by American cartoonist Charles Addams. They originally appeared in a series of 150 standalone single-panel comics, about half of which were originally published in The New Yorker between 1938 and their creator's death in 1988. They have since been adapted to other media, such as live action and animated television series, films, video games, comic books, a musical, and merchandise. In addition to the 1964-66 live action sitcom (which was in black and white), a Hanna-Barbera animated series aired in 1973, and a second animated series aired in 1992-93, between this film’s release and its sequel’s.
You definitely should see ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES (1993), Jen! It’s just as wild and crazy and in many ways even funnier!
Excellent. Morticia and Gomez are just one of the best screen couples ever!
Also the Wednesday costume is fab - you could do the Morticia look for when you watch the sequel
I love the attention you give to the music in your reactions - it's neat having a reaction channel with a music background! You notice things I've long just taken for granted or never really paid attention to.
These movies have like one joke where they say something grim and then follow it up with an inappropriate response, and it works every single time. Even when it’s not hilarious, it’s still cute and makes the Addams clan just so endlessly charming and lovable.
Jensday Addams. This is a great film, wonderful script!
jen looks adorable in tha costume lol
Addams Family Values is the perfect Thanksgiving movie!
Fun movie, Christopher Lloyd's Uncle Fester cracks me up! the Wednesday look suits you Jen. ☺️
A little trivia - Thing's full name is Thing T. Thing - and the "T" stands for "Thing". Oh, and Wednesday's middle name is Thursday. I remember a comment from years ago that unlike all the other 60's TV couples, you knew Gomez and Morticia "do it".
no, Wednesday Friday Addams
The original drawings are quite gothic and gorgeous. The boiling oil poured on the Christmas carollers is from those. The detail and fun spooky humor led to the tv show and these great movies. I even have Gomez and Morticia Ken and Barbie. The box is the Addams mansion. ❤️🖤
saw this when it came out. i was like 14 or 15, and it was the most awesome movie ever. still enjoy a re-watch it every few years. and, yes... the music is incredible! the whole thing feels like the most elaborate Broadway musical imaginable, with an orchestra in the pit. i love it! glad you liked it too.
Awww you missed at the end where “Greta” said to “Gordon”…”I should have left you where I found you!!!”.
Meaning the original lie they told the Adamses was probably near the truth lol
we know it's the real Fester because he knows the Mamushka
One of the best stage roles I ever had was playing Fester in the Addams Family Musical. Excellent fun with gruesome songs. Another great reaction Jen. Thanks as always.
I am so jelly! That would be a blast and I already resemble Fester.
Jen your outfit looks amazing! Great job!
The genius of John Astin and the magical beauty of Carolyn Jones set the bar for a portrayal of The Addams Family. A bar that I do not believe has ever been topped. The actors in the more recent films were all terrific and brilliant in their own right. But, the OG is legend.
You should check out the Addams Family tv series from the 1960s!! Really cute!!
John Astin as Gomez
Carolyn Jones as Morticia
Jackie Coogan as Uncle Fester
Ted Cassidy as Lurch !!
Lurch has a bigger role in the tv series, cute !!
Morticia and Gomez were madly in love in the tv series too!! Every time Morticia spoke French it really turned Gomez on!!
Ted Cassidy also played Thing, except when Lurch and Thing had a scene together.
@@aaronhuskI never knew that! OMG!
Yes, the theme music with the finger-clicking was from the earlier tv show.
"Are they made from real girl scouts?" 🤣🍪🤣
Lol “you know I love a good organ”…..can’t stop giggling! I’m mentally a 12 yr old boy hehe
After this epic reaction Jen one would have no be bonkers to not hit like and want Addams family values 🙂 it's so good and Wednesday is brilliant in that one as she is in this one ofc , speaking of your Wednesday look is great really great 🙌
28:16 Oh, Mercedes McNab, our beloved Harmony. So good to see her. In the sequel too.
I have spent my life looking for the love that Gomez and Morticia have for each other.
Raul Julia was an absolute treasure. I recommend Tequila Sunrise which is an 80s movie with Mel Gibson, Kurt Russel and Michelle Pffiefer with a marvelous scene stealing Raul Julia performance..
This is such a fun film I'd forgotten how funny it is Jenny Wednesday.
I feel like most people tend to prefer the sequel to the original. I personally find this one to be better, but the sequel is very good and worth checking out.
They are about equally goid it just depends on your tastes on with you like better. The first is a bit more cooky and artistic where as the sequel is a bit more silly and exciting.
My college had Ballt's limited edition ADDAMS FAMILY Pinball machine. I loved playing it,. The soundtrack had tons of quotes from the movie, and occasionally the flippers would move alone at the end of ball bonus.
100% yes to Addams Family Values. Great reaction!!
My childhood memories towards The Addams Family couldn’t be more “Spooktacular!”
This movie was huge when it came out in 91. The 60s TV show got heavy play in reruns during the 70s and 80s, so you had a couple of generations who already knew and loved these characters when the movie was released. Movies based on TV shows usually don't end up so great, but this one was really well received. I like the sequel, "Addams Family Values," even better.
This movie was released after Thanksgiving. I watched it in the theater in December, I've always felt it was a Christmas movie
I definitely recommend watching the original 1960s Addams Family series - it defined the family, and many of the jokes and concepts in this movie came directly from the show, including the finger-snap theme music. Not only is it really funny, has a great message about tolerance and inclusivity (especially considering time it was made), but it's also a really fascinating from a historical perspective.
This is my favorite version of the Addams Family, and I like its sequel even more.
The Addams Family started as a New Yorker cartoon in 1938. They are excellent. The TV Show is excellent. The movies are excellent. Find any TV show episode and watch it, they’re just so much fun and you’ll love it.
Being a nineties kid I used to watch this repeatedly on VHS, it was essential viewing to be cool at school for a while! XD
I love this movie. MC Hammer did a music video to promote the movie. They did a great job adapting the 60s TV series. I watched the reruns as a child. Angelica Houston was in a Horror movie for children called The Witches. Great movie.
The Addams Family show is where the theme music/song comes from, including clicking fingers. They used a simple answer to doing the character of Thing: boxes on tables, with hinged lids ( hand actor underneath the table ). Wednesday was roughly around 5 years old, Pugsley a little older.
Actor Ted Cassidy played Lurch, a naturally tall man. Originally Lurch wasn't intended to have any lines, but in an episode answering the door, he ad-libbed "You rang?" and with his very deep voice, they knew it was comedy gold. On the tv show Lurch played the harpsichord, not an organ.
Jackie Coogan played Fester, he began his film career as a child actor in silent films. Coogan's role in Charlie Chaplin's film "The Kid" made him one of the first child stars in the history of Hollywood.
For the opening of the show they used a photo of a real house which didn't look like that, a painting was matted in to give the gothic look with the tower etc. The show was an adaptation of Charles Addams' cartoons of the same characters. Google Charles Addams cartoons to check them out.
The theme song was in the original TV show, Jen. ❤️🥰
With lyrics to match:
They're creepy and they're kooky
Mysterious and spooky
They're all together ooky
The Addams family
Their house is a museum
When people come to see 'em
They really are a screaming
The Addams family
Neat
Sweet
Petite
So, put a witch's shawl on
A broomstick you can crawl on
We're gonna play a call on
The Addams family
They're creepy and they're kooky
Mysterious and spooky
They're all together ooky
The Addams family
Strange
Deranged
The Addams family
There a funny version of it sung by a Frank Sinatra impersonator: ua-cam.com/video/AJIljDxsYqo/v-deo.htmlsi=VW5ofa8Pf6wD6fbo
Fun Fact: Ted Cassidy, who played Lurch in the Television series, ad libbed the line "You Rang?", because Lurch was not supposed to say anything. Ted wanted Lurch to not be a mute monster. Unfortunately, Ted was typecast as the heavy, or monster because of his size. In reality, he was a very intelligent and versatile actor. Too bad he wasn't given a chance to prove his range. He also provided the grunts, growls and roars, as well as the opening narration for the television series The Incredible Hulk. He didn't want to be credited for it because he was never seen on screen.
Everyone say it with me: THE SEQUEL IS EVEN BETTER! Great for around Thanksgiving, which is weird because it's set entirely in the summer.
I grew up with the original show. Only later read the original comics. When this movie came out I was HIGHLY skeptical. I saw it with a bunch of friends and we ALL were skeptical.
It surpassed all expectations. Angelica Houston, Raoul Julia, and Christina Ricci were PERFECT! Together they carried the movie despite what I consider a sloppy plot and a script that ranges from amazing to weak.
As an aside, I have seen two iconic people playing a perfect role on stage: Zero Mostel as Tevye and Anthony Quinn as Zorba. I regret I did not see Raul Julia as Don Quixote when I had the chance!
They are the pinnacle of couple goals. This is also the absolute best Morticia. All the actresses have been fun but this performance and look is perfect.
I always liked the TV show when I was a kid. This movie had a really entertaining vibe, and when you add Jen, who's just a bundle of fun, it was great.
There also was an animated series in the 90's wich were really great too
The Addams Family started out as a series of cartoons in The New Yorker magazine. They were mostly just wordless cartoons with weird stuff happening (the uncle knicknack joke would have fit right in). In the 1960s they decided to make a television series out of it. In fact, the series is where the names come from.
Love your reactions, you're so entertaining and funny! I'm shocked you don't have a Gomez of your own tbf
I got a selfie with Christina Ricci just 2 weeks ago!
Yes to Addams Family Values! It's a must for Thanksgiving!
The theme song is from the original TV series as well. This was a great movie and part 2 is great too!
Every line, every moment, every performance is pitch perfect in this movie 💕
The second movie is also great. I remember when this movie came out and I'm roughly the same age as Christina Ricci (she is a few months older) but she was a totally age-appropriate crush at the time hihihi. I adored her attitude etc.
I remember watching this all the time when I was kid, one of my favourite childhood movies and I love your wednesday addams outfit Jen.
Wow, Jen without a ponytail. This is something new!
Your hair looks awesome, Jen. When you watch Wednesday, you need to do a video of you doing the dance
Yes indeed
There are memes about finding a man that looks at you the way Gomez looks at Morticia.
From Thing being 🫳 “freaky, that’s probably the reason I didn’t watch it“ through “I like that hand” to “Thing is the coolest” within 4 minutes. 👍
Omg your hair looks so cute, it's weird and refreshing to not see you in a ponytail lol
Theme song was in the tv show as well. The thing most don't know is that it was a comic book long before a tv show.
I never talk about how reactors look but Jen, you look incredibly cute in that outfit. I love the braids! When it came to the music, you were definitely in your element with this reaction. Singling out the muted trumpet was great.
You should definitely watch The Addams Family Values. That's a Thanksgiving movie, so it could be worth doing it then.
We've missed Canadian Thanksgiving, but here in the US, Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday in November, so she still has time to do it for our holiday. :)
I've watched a lot of your videos recently, and for some of the movies I thought I remembered well it turns out I really didn't remember them well at all. But this movie I had pretty much completely forgotten about, and yet I remember every single one of these scenes clearly. It was really great to see this again and your reaction to it.
Rest in peace Raul Julia you are my one and only favorite Gomez❤
Oh...Jen has braids in and a Wednesday Addams outfit on, in addition to her Serious Girl Spectacles? That's a cool, thematic, on-brand tack to take, what with Halloween just a week away. 😀
Full Disclosure: I am so much the smitten kitten. 😻😻😻
I remember watching both movies and the original show. Excellent stuff.
It was fun revisiting this movie through your eyes, Jen! It gave me a new perspective on this wacky film from the 90's!
Also, absolutely love the Wednesday cosplay... to the point where I think you could just make this your new look going forward! ; )
You can find many of Charles Addams' original cartoon panels online. He had a brilliant and very VERY dark sense of humor.
every perfect family is exacly the same every dysfunctional family is broken in it's own way chaos is very entertaining.
Glad you enjoyed Gomez and Morticia! Cinema Therapy have actually done an episode on what good role models they are for maintaining a healthy marriage. And quite right too! The sequel is well worth watching, Wednesday really comes into her own in that one.
Definitely watch the sequel. As good as this one is, the second is even better. Christina Ricci really gets a chance to shine as Wednesday.
The sequel is better by far...but this is good. And yes the original tv show had the theme music.
1:00 - "Was the theme song in the original show, or did they make it up in the 90s for this movie?" - The theme song comes from the classic TV show. It would play the beginning part with the whole cast staring at the camera and snapping along, then the vocal portion of the theme song would kick in. "They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky. They're altogether ooky. The Addams Family." There's more, but you get the idea. You can find it on UA-cam.
10:22 - "Was this ever a cartoon?" - Yes, there have been Addams Family cartoons. Beyond the classic TV show, there was also a TV reunion movie, this movie, the sequel, a TV sequel of sorts, a new live-action TV movie starring Tim Curry, two animated TV movies and then the show Wednesday. Also, if you search UA-cam, you'll find a series of shorts called Adult Wednesday Addams. They're really well done, but unfortunately, they were unauthorized, so the copyright holders forced her to stop making them.
If anyone is interested, all the original Addams Family episodes can be found here.
ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=the+addams+family+full+episodes
Addams Family Values is just as good
Great reactions Jen! Yes please watch the sequel and the Wednesday show.
Loved this movie when I was growing up. I even had the novelization of it that I got at the Scholastic book fair. Doesn't get much cooler than Raul Julia as Gomez. Definitely check out part 2.
A devilishly delightful movie! The sequel, "Addams Family Values" is, if anything, even better. A Thanksgiving movie. I remember watching the original TV series back in the day during its original run. The iconic theme song is from that TV show, which ran from 1964-1966. The originator, Charles Addams, drew one-panel humorously macabre cartoons for The New Yorker, featuring these characters. Keep it up Jen!
I think one thing I love about these movies is that they enthusiastically follow no internal logic. All movies set out their “rules” on what happens, based on the genre. In a marvel movie the rules are completely different to a grounded romance. We simply accept those rules, and we only get annoyed if a movie breaks its own internal logic.
But these movies have no internal logic. They may or may not be magical. They might be invincible. Or not. The kids remember their beloved Uncle, but he’s been gone 25 years. Are the Addams’ bloodthirsty psychopaths? Possibly.
None of this is a criticism. Its internal logic is chaos. It just doesn’t matter. If it’s funny, macabre, or altogether ooky, fine.
RIP Raul Jualia, the actor that plays Gomez in this movie.
I absolutely love the seance scene with Lurch playing the organ! This movie is so good!