I have to start by saying I was never a fan of The Munsters television show - team Addams - so, any references were lost on me. I love Rob's movie, and I wanted to like this, but it's nowhere near as good as I had hoped. The main problem here is a PG comedy cannot be directed the same way as a horror movie. Rob has repeatedly shown that he can make a horror movie with a unique look that is all his own, but it does not translate outside of that medium. That being said, the visuals are amazing: most of the shots could be framed and hung in a museum. Alas, the comedy just doesn't land: I think I chuckled only once. The movie seemed both too long, and too short, at the same time - I don't even know how that's possible. It would be great to visit an alternate universe where Zombie had Kevin Smith co-write and co-direct this movie.
At times _The Munsters_ felt like _Young Frankenstein_, only with 99% of the humor removed. Maybe this will have a different impact on fans of the source material. Furthermore, I could see this growing on me after more viewings.
One highlight was Tomas Boykin as Lester, the wolf man. Being that he was under such heavy makeup, I kept wondering "who the hell is this guy?" His acting captures what the true tone of the movie should have been. I don't mean that as a slight again the other actors, they all did a great job, but the comedic timing needed a boost... Roebuck, and Brake were great in their roles, but even the Mistress herself, Cassandra Peterson, felt hollow.
Somewhere in _The Munsters_ is a worthy comedy, but it will be a while before I find it.