Critics gave the film mixed reviews , often noting that while the voice acting and character designs were strong, the plot felt a bit formulaic compared to earlier iterations. However, it was highly rated by families for its humor and positive messages about individuality and acceptance .
The film features a notable ensemble cast that critics praised for capturing the characters' classic essence: as Gomez Addams Charlize Theron as Morticia Addams Chloë Grace Moretz as Wednesday Addams Finn Wolfhard as Pugsley Addams Nick Kroll as Uncle Fester Snoop Dogg as Cousin Itt Bette Midler as Grandma Allison Janney as the antagonist Margaux Needler Reception and Style
desires to attend a public junior high school to experience the "real world". Los locos Addams (2019)
As Margaux plots to drive the Addamses out to preserve her town’s aesthetic, the family faces internal struggles:
The 2019 animated film (released as The Addams Family ) breathed new life into the iconic, macabre household. Directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan , the film serves as a gateway for a new generation while leaning heavily into the original aesthetic of creator Charles Addams . Plot Overview Critics gave the film mixed reviews , often
The story begins with an origin tale: newlyweds are chased out of their homeland by an angry mob and settle in an abandoned mental asylum in New Jersey . Thirteen years later, their peaceful, gloomy seclusion is threatened by Margaux Needler , a reality TV host building a "perfect" planned community called "Assimilation".
Unlike the live-action films of the 90s, this version used 3D animation to mirror Charles Addams’ original New Yorker comic strips—characterized by Gomez’s shorter, squat appearance and Wednesday’s more somber look. As Margaux plots to drive the Addamses out
struggles to master the "Mazurka," a traditional sword-fighting rite of passage for the family. Star-Studded Voice Cast