BY CHRISTOPHER STAMM
GUEST MOVIE REVIEWER
Addams Family 2 (Now showing in theatres)
Rated PG – For some reason that totally escapes me.
The 2019 Addams Family animated film was fantastic. It was fun, zany, and had a solid original story explaining much of the Addams’ background. It was a real treat to see how they came to be.
For the adults, Addams Family 2 succeeds in really only one area: It has managed to suck the fun out of animated features.
The plot is paper thin, and too much time is devoted to Cousin It (Snoop Dog).
There are a few bright spots. Wednesday Addams (played by Chloe Grace Moretz) has some really good moments, one of which includes a parody on kiddie beauty pageants which in themselves are disturbing enough, so adding Wednesday Addams to the mix makes this sequence very, very funny (which is how this film managed to get its second star).
Essentially, my friends, this film does nothing new, has no inspiration, and kinda just plods along doing its own thing.
Thankfully, there is enough to keep the adults’ attention while the kiddos enjoy this outing, and enjoy it they will. Pixar is known for its ability to write their films on two levels – one for the kids and one for the adults – so that equal enjoyment can be had. With this movie, not so much … but all is not lost. As I mentioned, there is just enough there to keep parents from being bored to death and, as mentioned, the kiddies will love it.
Two out of five stars for Addams Family 2, and you can thank a twisted kids beauty pageant for that second star.
Meanwhile, Dune is only 15 days away.