The Addams Family 2019

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A neon-soaked animated update that proves being 'weird' is the most wholesome way to live.

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The Addams Family 2019

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2019

82%

WISE Score

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A neon-soaked animated update that proves being 'weird' is the most wholesome way to live.

46%

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, it’s not the 1991 live-action masterpiece, and it’s not the Tim Burton Wednesday series. But for a rainy Saturday afternoon, this 2019 animated reboot hits the spot. It’s fast, colorful, and surprisingly sweet for a movie about a family that lives in a haunted asylum.

The real win here is the message. In a world of curated Instagram aesthetics, the Addams family’s refusal to conform is a great lesson for kids. They aren't trying to be 'different' to be edgy; they just genuinely like who they are. If you can get past the slightly mid-tier animation quality, it's a solid watch.

Age Fit

Best for ages 6 to 12. Younger kids will dig the slapstick and the talking hand (Thing), while older kids will catch the social media snark. It’s safe enough for everyone, but the 'spooky' vibe is the main draw.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Beneath the black clothes and guillotines, the Addams family is actually the most functional unit in Hollywood. They support each other's weirdness without question, which is a great message for kids.

Imaginative

The character designs are a direct throwback to Charles Addams' original New Yorker cartoons. It's visually distinct from the generic 'big eyes' look of most modern animation.

Safe

It's a PG-rated cartoon. The violence is strictly slapstick (explosions that leave soot but no blood), though Wednesday's deadpan obsession with torture might be a bit much for the most sensitive toddlers.

Enriching

The plot is a heavy-handed but effective satire of social media conformity and reality TV culture. It encourages kids to be themselves even when the neighbors think they're freaks.

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Why It Might Be Great

Family loyalty is the core theme; the Addamses love each other unconditionally, which is a refreshing break from the 'bickering family' trope.
Visual style pays homage to the original 1930s comics, giving it a creepy-cool aesthetic that stands out from typical CGI fare.
Reality TV satire offers a decent entry point for talking to kids about how 'perfect' neighborhoods and social media feeds are often fake.
Voice cast is top-tier, with Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron bringing a lot of charm to Gomez and Morticia.

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What to Watch For

Wednesday's 'dark' humor involves things like trying to bury Pugsley alive or playing with crossbows; it's all cartoonish, but very dry.
The villain, Margaux Needler, is a manipulative reality TV host who spies on neighbors with hidden cameras—a bit of a creepy 'big brother' vibe.
Pugsley's 'Mazurka' plot involves a lot of explosive slapstick that might be loud for sensory-sensitive kids.

Conversation Starters

"Why was the neighborhood so afraid of a family that was actually very kind?"
"Margaux wanted everyone's house to look exactly the same. Would that be a fun neighborhood to live in?"
"Wednesday felt like she didn't fit in at her new school. Have you ever felt like you had to change yourself to be liked?"
"What's one 'weird' thing about our family that you actually love?"

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