I grew up on the Bradys, and the references to the classic TV series came at rapid rate and I couldn't stop laughing throughout the movie! There's a sharp edge to the script which doesn't let up. For example Alice said to Mike not to "bend over" in the opening five minutes of the movie. You can draw your own conclusions.One highlight was the cameo appearance of Davy Jones (yes of the Monkees), fulfilling Marcia's dream to perform at the prom where he sung "Girl". Jan's turmoil of her inferiority complex was a bit overplayed but still, it had its moments.Betty Thomas made a name for herself as an actress in Hill Street Blues, but she excels as the director of this fine movie.

Rating-7/10The Brady Bunch movie is a comedy reboot of senses of the original TV show "The Brady Bunch". It is funny, a simple word but one that really describes the kind humour this is, just funny, not always smart but nevertheless funny as all. It is different in it's way of doing humour, a kind of way in which the 90's are the complete opposite of the 70's Brady family, and the results are at times laugh out loud. Now it isn't side splitting, but I felt it to be pretty good and it has so many various laughs, it just works.The cast do well, very good well maybe not but they do create a certain air of crazy and the situations they get into are sometimes brilliant. Gary Cole as Mike Brady is good and the way in which he portrays him is very calm but often funny. The entire family are funny, as said not always cry out loud humour but still laughs a plenty and some are silly, some are smart but even silly ones won't make you feel bad for laughing at them.Not the smartest movie as said, well done yes but as many critics of the day said, it is too silly. It isn't slapstick jokes(well some can be) but there not in massive quantity. I do feel it was written smartly by the numerous writers who seem to collaborate well and really are the people who make the great lines and of which most of the stupid jokes, but funny, are made. The culture clash of the film is what makes this what it is, I can't say this is exactly like the TV show but the way in which they kind of bring them back from the past in a new setting makes this even better, a great decision by someone.Now the direction isn't always done well, it creates some good humour but also creates some of the worst. This movie isn't always great to review as there is very little to say, but one thing is that the jokes can, now I repeat can be hit and miss but still remain fairly well done and the movie is as always I have said, a funny one.I recommend this to people who like good old humour, not a comedy wasting around trying to create a smart plot or anything, just comedy that makes you chuckle but not over think things. The actual plot is not exactly exciting but that's the good thing for me, it focuses on making you laugh more than thrilling or entertaining with boring and seen before plots so common of the day.Overall a kind of good movie and one that although not entirely brilliant, still a movie that should entertain and if a fan of the original series, please watch it. This movie even has a sequel so you can see that people did enjoy the humour and do like the film so please disregard any poor reviews but also don't listen to one's that say this is flawless, in fact my review is pretty worthless too but make your own mind up on this one and if you find it funny too.

I kept seeing clips of this movie from tumblr and I thought they were pretty hilarious so I thought I would check out the movie. I have no knowledge of the TV series, nor would I be interested in it but despite not knowing the show, the movie is awesome, kinda. Of course, there are some problems, 1. it's dated, 2. the acting is terrible 3. some of the characters are really dull 4. the plot is so thin and predictable 5. some of the subplots are really stupid. The whole subplot of where the younger sister is always being a nark, it gets kind of old...okay, so there are a lot of problems but I enjoyed it. The best parts of the whole movie is with Jan; her reaction with the voices in side her head and always against Marsha...it's definitely interesting to watch. sadly, Jan maybe the only related character; outcast with sibling rivalry dealing with her insecurities. The other characters are just too...out there...If you're bored and looking for something that will have your attention, this is a movie to watch. It has some goods parts that are worth viewing.

I managed to catch this movie on TV and decided to stick with it because there was nothing else to watch at that time. Based on the classic TV series, Mike Brady and his wife Carol have one week to come up with $20,000 in back taxes or their house is sold to their scheming neighbor, Larry Dittmeyer.This is a PG-13 version of the family show; it still contains much cheery and carefree elements that render the movie annoying some times, but it isn't totally a waste of time as I've found that plot of the Brady kids helping to raise money to save their family's home to be pretty entertaining. The acting wasn't bad and it was interesting that the movie pays tribute to 60s/70s icons like the Partridge Family and Davey Jones, and well as appearances by some of the original Brady Bunch TV cast.Overall, it's not a bad film for some laughs. Fans of the TV show should enjoy it.Grade B-