It's not the same old Thing.

Starring: Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Christina Ricci, Christopher Lloyd, Carel Struycken, Judith Malina, John Franklin

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"Don't torture yourself, Gomez. That's my job." – Morticia Addams

Why watch this? This film pays superb homage to the original TV series. Well done!

Plot Summary: The eccentric Addams family, known for their macabre tastes, welcomes back a man claiming to be their long-lost Uncle Fester, who has been missing for 25 years. However, this individual is part of a scheme to swindle the family out of their fortune. The Addams must decide the true identity of the Fester imposter.

Dad's Preview: Based on the 1960's TV show, this romp is creepy fun from start to finish. You can tell that the actors are having a blast. Deserving of technical praise is "Thing" - everyone's favorite severed hand. The CGI magicians successfully gave Thing a delightful personality, and he (it?) gets some of the film's biggest laughs. I must also recognize the performance of the late Raul Julia. He more than channels John Astin's Gomez, as literally becomes him! Rest in peace, Raul. You left us too soon.

Paramount Pictures