Review of Addams Family Values (1993) by Mike I — 14 Apr 2012

A paramount example of a sequel besting its predecessor in every way, Addams Family Values trades the tired broad strokes comedy of the original for some of the most deliciously arch camp satire Hollywood has ever put out.

Paul Rudnick's script is so witty, so consistently hilarious, and so downright bitchy, that it practically transcends any kind of flaws in story or plot structure, almost heroically maintaining an awe-inspiringly consistent stream of knock out one-liners.

And the performances... all are incredible, especially Joan Cusack in her career best role as the hilariously materialistic black widow nanny.