I was 8 when this film came out, and I remember it being a firm favourite. I've watched it again recently with my own children expecting to find it a bit frivolous and silly. Well, it is silly but in a brilliantly and cleverly delivered way. It's probably underrated to be honest. The sinister and deadpan acting is superb. The comic timing is on point. Despite their inexplicably weird and creepy antics, the cast portray such an endearing tight-knit family that they manage to make you want to be a part of it!
I'm glad to say I still thoroughly enjoyed it nearly 30 years on and I spotted a lot more adult humour that I wouldn't have done as a child. As we know, that's often the key to a successful family movie.
I'm glad to say I still thoroughly enjoyed it nearly 30 years on and I spotted a lot more adult humour that I wouldn't have done as a child. As we know, that's often the key to a successful family movie.