A Great Set of Hilarious Films
Okay, so right now, you're probably wondering what exactly is in this set. While Amazon might have listed it as a flashback to the 50's, this is not the TV movies of the 70's and 80's. What you get here is the films of the 90's that spoofed the series, as well as Growing Up Brady, the TV movie that showed the behind the scenes of the show everyone knows and loves from Barry William's perspective. For those OC fans out there, the film features a young Adam Brody (pre-OC) in the role of Barry. While not the greatest movie, it's still an enjoyable view. I have been a huge fan of the first two Brady Bunch satire films, The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel for a long time. True, they're kind of awful, but that's the point. They're hilarious, and they achieve all that they set out to do. The two theatrical movies are in widescreen, while The Brady Bunch in the White House and Growing Up Brady are both in fullscreen. I still haven't watched The Brady Bunch in the White House. But...
2 are great, 1 is mediocre, the other is... not like the others.
For the price, this is one amazing set. Even if the first two films were the only ones included, I would say it would definitely be worth getting. However, we get four films, which is great for fans of the original series, and the movie series spoofing it!
The first two films in the set, The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel are astounding. They're truly the pinnacle of satire. Everything from direct references, to cameos, to racy innuendos are all here, and it's perfect for fans and non-fans alike. The humor is brilliant, and I can't tell you how many times I've watched these on VHS. I am happy to now own them on DVD.
The next film is a bit of a let down. It's a direct to TV sequel to the previous films, and while Shelley Long and Gary Cole return as the founding Bradys, the kids are recast. This is a huge let down for those who have seen the original two, specifically for the lack of Jennifer Elise Cox as Jan Brady, who was one of the biggest successes...
don't fight the tide, come along for the ride
This is a super cool 4-disc set of 4 of the grooviest movies ever made. Each disc includes a color silkscreen picture on it. No special features are included though and these are the exact same discs that come with the standalone releases. Discs are packaged in a lenticular slipcase (see pictures of everything I scanned, labled and posted).
Below are the 4 movies/4 discs included:
The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) feature film
rated: PG-13, 88 mins., widescreen format
A Very Brady Sequel (1996) feature film
rated: PG-13, 89 mins., widescreen format
The Brady Bunch in the White House (2002) TV movie
rated: PG-13, 88 mins., fullscreen format
Growing Up Brady (2000) TV movie
rated: PG-13, 88 mins., fullscreen format
My favorite movie from this set is "The Brady Bunch Movie" and coming in at a close second is "A Very Brady Sequel". These movies are very sharp and pure satire, no BB fan can watch them without...
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