It's family first and family last? It's family first and ... - The Argosy
: Director Dave Payne was reportedly forced by the studio to target children almost exclusively, leading to a tonal clash that many critics found jarring. The Casting Overhaul Addams Family Reunion
Because original stars Anjelica Huston and Christopher Lloyd declined to return out of respect for Raul Julia, the film saw a near-total recast: It's family first and family last