THE ADDAMS FAMILY (1991) Reaction | First Time Watching 

The second film is an ABSOLUTE MUST!!! I prefer the second to the original tbh, it feels more campy and over the top!! Plus Joan Cusack is an absolute gem!! You'll both love her in it!!

RIP, Raul Julia, 1940-1994. He was the best Gomez Addams we ever had.

Christina Ricci demonstrated a potential here that the filmmakers wisely exploited in the sequel.

The Addams' Family are such family goals. Morticia and Gomez are truly in love, they support and love their children, and every stranger is a potential friend. They're never cruel or rejecting of anyone, no matter how strange the person may seem to them. Unless, of course, the other person starts something. An Addams will always fight back.

When the sitcom first came out on tv Mortica and Gomez were the very first couple to be as affection as they are but also a couple that actually slept in the same bed because at the time married couples were shown in separate beds also in some cases seperate bedrooms. They are classed as the perfect marriage by therapists because they love each other implicitly no matter their faults etc.

18:10 The folding of the arms as she goes to sleep was improvised by Christina Ricci. Not a bad bit of business from an eleven-year-old!

The origin of the Addams Family was a cartoon drawn by Charles Addams in 1938, published in New Yorker magazine. It soon became very popular with its dark humor and macabre characters. Addams published books of his cartoon and later the TV series. Addams died in 1988.

Addams Family Values is a must watch. It's even better than the first. Gomez and Morticia have a new baby and Wednesday and Pugsley go to summer camp 😂. Plus, Joan Cusack is in the 2nd and it's my absolute favorite role of hers. Can't wait to see your reaction to it. ♥

Just reiterated what a few people have already said, Addams Family Values is absolutely a must watch. Mainly due to the fact that they were able to get a great new screenwriter for the movie named Paul Rudnick, who had just done his first independent film called “Jeffery”, a fantastic queer romantic comedy. Needless to say, Addams Family Values amped up the camp value and showed exactly how strong the female characters in the series are, including the new additions. Trust me, it’s worth every second.

Uggg. They made the best pinball machine ever based on this movie (technically the most popular table). It's full of quotes from the movie. It is so damn good. If you have any passing interest in pinball and enjoy this movie, that table is such a joy to play. "Keep the ball, I have a whole bucket full!"

One Of My All Time Favorite Movie's & R.I.P To A Great Actor Raul Julia, Still Miss You Always 😢

In the original series Lurch does talk. He even became a pop music star in one episode.

The original Addams Family series was called the best family in a sitcom of the time, even compared to The Dick Van Dyk Show.

Uncle Knick Knack's summer wardrobe. Uncle Knick Knack's winter wardrobe. Uncle Knick Knack. 😂

The 2nd film is good as well, mostly because they enhanced Christina Ricci's part as Wednesday and as good as everyone else is, she's the star of both movies. Her line delivery is spot on. I don't hate Jenna Ortega, but her performance can't match this. And there's something really funny to me about a 90s Addams Family movie that I grew up with featuring the music of MC Hammer. I wasn't a fan of Hammer at this time, but there's something about it that just worked for me. I think with a lesser cast, it wouldn't have done as well. This film is more about atmosphere, and the sequel is more about character development. Both have their positives and negatives. I probably like the 2nd one more, just for that iconic line delivery that I won't spoil from Christina Ricci. I've seen all the adaptations going back to the 60s, and oddly enough, these are my favourites because it was the 90s and they were allowed to be a big "edgier." I think it strikes a good balance of being funny and creepy without traumatizing kids. I believe Tim Burton was slated to direct this, but it ended up going to Barry Sonnenfeld, who basically did a good impression of late 80s, early 90s Burton. These guys enjoy creepy, macabre things but they're still a family that cares about each other and if you mess with one of them, you mess with all of them. I guess if you've ever been that weird kid who meant well with the weird family, that would resonate with you. It did with me. These guys all embrace not fitting in so well. They don't want to be like everyone else. They're most happen finding joy in things a lot of people wouldn't, but they never go too far. Nobody actually dies.

As someone who watched the reruns growing up, this was an awesome adaptation! And I realized much later that Morticia and Gomez were actually the best example of a loving couple and family I've ever seen on screen. So glad you saw this one! And yes, watch the second one. I didn't enjoy it as much except for the camp scenes, those were hilarious!

The sequel is an absolute masterpiece and both Ricci and Cusack kill it.

Several years back, there was a pilot made for a modern version of The Munsters. It had big names attached, in front of the camera and behind. It starred the likes of Jerry O'Connell, Portia di Rossi, and Eddie Izzard. But it was never picked up to series. However, a year or two later, the network (Fox television, NOT Fox News 😂) needed to feel a time slot one night, and they aired as TV Movie of the Week. It was really good. It's on YT if you're interested, it's called Mockingbird Lane.

Every fandom should get such a movie. They didn't just mine the original TV series, many of the gags are straight from the original New Yorker cartoons. The very first gag, pouring boiling oil on carolers; carrying the children to summer camp in cages; "are you miserable darling?" "yes, completely!" The cartoons were single panel gags, so the TV series expanded on their characters quite a bit. The dashing, impulsive Gomez was largely the creation of actor John Astin (Sean Astin's step-dad). Lurch was put to better use because of actor Ted Cassidy. His delivery as Lurch was so funny that entire episodes were written around him, including dance lessons from Wednesday to prepare for a butler's ball. Thing was a creation of the TV series. He was an economical monster, just a hand that occasionally popped out of a box, usually Ted Cassidy's hand. The movie spent a lot more money on special effects, but in his big scene warning Gomez, they got away with just cutting a hole in the table. You can even see the seam of the table where it was pushed back together. I respect that they did that so cheaply and nobody ever catches it.

The opening shot of them pouring oil on carolers is directly from the very first Addams Family comic strip.

Okay. I'm not even five minutes into this reaction, but when Jen said "motorboating clock," I spit out my water and lost it. Jen!!!! LOOOOL! And, yes, watch the sequel if you enjoy this one.

Something just registered for me after watching this film at least 50 times..... Morticia says "Wednesday's great aunt Calpurnia, burned as a witch in 1706...." Great aunt being the sister of one of her 4 grandparents. The generation before Morticia, Gomez and Fester were alive nearly 300 years ago 😅 Exactly how long do the Addams's live?

I still have my cardboard cutout of Thing that you stick your fingers thru the holes that they gave out when it was in theaters.

Family Values is an absolute MUST! I ❤ it more than this one

i hope you get to the second one :) morticia and gomez really are couple goals

John Astin who played Gomez on the tv series in the 60's was Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgees) father was he the Gaffer.

I was surprised you didn't recognize cousin It. He was a semi-regular on the original series, and in the comics too.

Crazy to think that John Astin (Gomez) is the only surviving cast member from the TV series.

Fun reaction! Definitely recommend the sequel. Probably even better than the first one.

“A motorboating clock.” You have a great relationship with your mom. I love her. I’d have been so embarrassed if my mom had made that joke. Yes, you should definitely see the sequel and, if you can, watch the original tv show. Nothing against Angelica Houston but, to me, Carolyn Jones will always be Morticia Addams. You should also check out the original cartoon the show was based on, which ran in the New Yorker for decades starting in the 1930s.

Hey guys, new subscriber here as I just recently discovered your channel. You guys are the best and I have to say, Jen is the mom we all need!! Love her!!!!!!

Macabre yes, but the Addams are a great family! I'm glad you enjoyed this movie. Be sure to watch the sequel, it is amazing!

I grew up with the original TV show. LOVED it . I was skeptical when this came out, but it surpassed my expectations by a lot. Raul Julia, Angelica Houston, Christina Ricci...perfectly cast. The plot is weak, but it is carried by the main actors. I loved it. The sequel is better. I almost never say that.

Such great movies both are so good . Sadly we never got to see the third film due to the death of Raul Julia sadly taken from us way too soon but the third one was going to be called Addams Family reunion where we meet family from the old country where one his fester and Gomez’s cousin who is like another brother to them . But they all felt is wasn’t right to replace him so they ended the movie with just two . But yeah these are awesome movie and u should react to Addams family values . U will love it

the beginning scene was directly from one of charles addams original cartoons called "boiling oil" :) please watch addams family values!

You absolutely have to watch the sequel. You'll love it.

Cher was offered the role of Morticia, but she turned it down. She also turned down the role of Thelma in Thelma and Louise, but she turned it down.

Please please watch values!! I just adore it! Its wednesday's film and Ricci just comes into her own! Plus Christine baranski and Peter MaCnicol are just hilarious!

Im pretty sure the show runners of Wednesday confirmed that the version of Wednesday in the show is a grown up version of this Wednesday, but i could ve wrong.

A fact about this movie cher was up for playing morticia but it went to Angelica Houston instead

I had no idea that is the same lady from home alone 2 the bell hop or whatever their job is

I love Mom say she watched The Munsters. So did I and always loved it, I was never a big Adams Family fan, but the movies are fun. If you've never seen some clips that have Wednesday from the original series dancing to songs that are overdubbed onto the dancing. pretty funny. I think Wednesday's role in the second one is much better, as far as Christina Ricci's performance.

HILARIOUS THE ADDAMS FAMILY (1991 ) FILM- REACTION - FIRST TIME WATCHING !!!

Gomez and Morticia are relationship goals ❤ The sequel is even better, RIP Raul Julia he was a phenomenal actor I named my puppy black lab Wednesday in honor of Christina Ricci's version

Nick and Jen, I don't know if your familiar with the Addams Family single panel cartoons that were created by Charles Addams and appeared in the New Yorker magazine since the 1930's but Gomez was drawn about 5-6 inches shorter than Morticia but I think Raul and Angelica absolutely embodied and captured the spirit and vision of Charles Addams' creations in this movie and the sequel. You must follow-up by watching Addams Family Values (1993) if for no other reason than the dialog between Gomez and Morticia while admiring the new arrival to the family! I'd say more but the cat's got my tongue..egh..ahhhth..ehth.

values is so fun to watch.. looking forward to your reaction

I highly highly recommend the old tv show. It holds up remarkably well

I get so excited when you are reacting to something I've seen so I can watch😂. So excited for this🎉 Definitely watch then 2nd!

Great Reaction Guy's To This Great Classic Movie

I have both The Addams Family and The Munsters on series on dvd

The sequel was just as good, if not better.

My wife and I enjoy these movies the 2nd is a must

I just discovered you and your mom. It's too cute. ❤️💞

You have to do Addams Family Values! It’s the best one imo 😊

Definitely watch Addams family values

Definitely watch the sequel. I love both movies.

Prepare for fun! 😂

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What do Gomez and morticia, or the parents from spy kids have to do with bisexuality? That confused me. How would either couple cause anyone’s “bisexual awakening”?