Comedy
United States of America
The Brady Bunch Movie is a 1995 comedy film that follows the lives of the Brady family, who are a picture perfect all-American family from the 1970s. However, the Bradys are now living in the 1990s, where their old-fashioned ways and moral sensibilities are completely out of touch with modern society. The plot revolves around the Bradys trying to save their beloved suburban home from being sold off by a scheming neighbor who wants to develop the property.
The movie carefully recreates the original Brady Bunch TV show, complete with the iconic opening sequence and Hawaiian-themed closing credits. All of the original cast members, including Florence Henderson as Carol Brady and Robert Reed as Mike Brady, are replaced by new actors who perfectly capture their personalities. The movie also features several cameo appearances from actors who played minor roles in the original show.
Throughout the film, the Bradys find themselves in a series of awkward and hilarious situations as they struggle to adapt to the very different 1990s culture. They are baffled by new technologies like VCRs and answering machines, and are completely mystified by concepts like punk rock music and "hooking up". Despite their many misadventures, the Bradys ultimately prevail by staying true to their old-fashioned values and being themselves.
The Brady Bunch Movie was a surprise hit with audiences and critics, who praised the film's faithful recreation of the original show and its clever satire of 1990s culture. The movie spawned a sequel, A Very Brady Sequel in 1996, which continued the Bradys' adventures in the modern era.
