Brady Bunch Home Movies
Brady Bunch Home Movies

Brady Bunch Home Movies

1995Movie50 minEnglish

The Brady Bunch Home Movies was aired on CBS, May 24, 1995. It is hosted by several former cast members and is a collection of clips from Super 8 camera's as well as selections from the television show. Each cast member of the 'Brady Bunch' received a camera from Robert Reed and some of the footage is of their trips abroad.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users75%
Director: Betty ThomasGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

In this film adaptation, the iconic Brady family from the 1970s sitcom is unexpectedly transplanted to the 1990s. They must navigate a world of modern technology and changing societal norms while trying to save their beloved, dilapidated home from demolition. The film humorously contrasts their dated sensibilities with the contemporary world.

Critical Reception

The Brady Bunch Movie was a commercial success, generally well-received by audiences who appreciated its nostalgic and campy humor. Critics were divided, with some praising its faithful, albeit exaggerated, portrayal of the original series and its comedic performances, while others found its humor to be overly silly and dated.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its faithful and loving parody of the original sitcom.
  • Shelley Long and Gary Cole were commended for their committed performances as Carol and Mike Brady.
  • Some critics found the humor to be too reliant on dated 70s references for a 90s audience.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's faithfulness to the original 'Brady Bunch' spirit and its nostalgic appeal. Many enjoyed the comedic performances, especially from the actors portraying the parents, and found the fish-out-of-water scenario amusing. Some viewers felt the humor was a bit too simplistic or overly reliant on replicating 70s tropes.

Fun Fact

The producers intentionally chose actors who bore a strong resemblance to the original Brady Bunch cast members, and the production design meticulously recreated the iconic Brady house interiors, albeit with a slightly more rundown appearance to fit the plot.

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