A Very Brady Sequel

There are some movies, that just do not deserve sequels, but this was NOT one of them. Again even in this, we see the family of the 70's stuck in the 90's – completely outdated and completely clueless.

This was a very good sequel, which was as good as the first part. There were no repeating elements, and no cast changes – it formed it's own new concept, and never did it deviate from the plot. Though there was a musical number, that just seemed completely irrelevant…again, that was what the Brady bunch was all about, and it should be seen as a form o sarcastic humor.

Another reason for this movie being great, is that no one needs to see the first part to enjoy this- hence this on its own makes an excellent recommendation for any fan of the TV show.

This satiric sequel is a rare exception--it's better than the original. Highlights include Jan's made-up boyfriend, George Glass, Marcia and Greg's awkward sexual attraction, a cameo by Zsa Zsa Gabor and Rosie O'Donnel, not one but TWO musical dance numbers, Marcia's obvious wig in her scene at the pool, Jan losing her contact lens while driving, Mr. and Mrs. Brady's hilariously obvious sexual innuendo, Alice's spaghetti with "special mushrooms," the family trip to Hawaii, and the (brief) return of Tiger, the dog. There's a lot more funny stuff too!

While the original was all about the Brady's living in the 90s, the sequel is more concerned with the wacky misadventures the characters get themselves into. The comedy is intensified when other non-Brady's (people of the 90s) react to the Brady family. Fortunately, the Brady's are still oblivious to the fact that they aren't living in the 1970's anymore, so we can keep on laughing at the ridiculousness of the situations they are placed in.

Honestly, it is such a funny, underrated comedy...RENT IT!

A sequel that's even better than the first part is a rare occurrence, even more fun than the first film. Once again, it's Jennifer Elise Cox who steals the show with a number of hilarious moments. This overlooked actress has (or had?) the potential to be another Goldie Hawn, but, alas, the major hindrance in her career going forward is that she isn't a Spelling, a Coppola, an Arquette, a Fonda, or a Barrymore. Having lack of powerful family connections is a truly unforgivable crime, and probably a major reason why she didn't make a breakthrough. If Drew Barrymore, for example, had 5% of her talent, she'd be the no.1 female star in the past 2 decades. I don't think much of child and teen actors, but Cox is possibly the funniest teenager I have ever seen in a movie, and one of the funniest actresses, as well. Her semi-retarded, ultra-naive facial expressions, so perfectly suited to this role, and her delivery of lines are absolutely perfect. Matheson is also very good, as is the guy playing the oldest son.

A VERY BRADY SEQUEL(1996) Shelley Long, Gary Cole, Christine Taylor, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Jennifer Else Cox.

In this sequel to the 1995 hit, the brady bunch movie, a man named Roy Martin comes to the brady's house one night and says that he is Carols first husband. But really, he wants an Asian Horse statue that the Bradys have that is worth 20 million dollars.

I would have to say that this was a little bit better than the first. This was funnier, and more entertaining. But I did enjoy the original. Anyway, Even if you haven't seen the show, you will still laugh. For the first movie, if you haven't seen the show, then you wouldn't have laughed as much. There was more bad material for little kids in this one, but neither were bad PG-13's. In this one, Jan was extra funny. In the original, she wasn't that funny. But in this one, she was hilarious. This one also doesn't make fun of the show as much as the other one. The other one had more funny things in the beginning. In this one, it was funnier after halfway. Recomended to anyone who like the show or the first film.

Grade for A VERY BRADY SEQUEL: ***(outta 4)

PG-13; some sex-related humor.

If you were a fan of the first "Brady Bunch Movie," you'll probably find this sequel enjoyable as well. The whole cast has now slipped effortlessly into their roles (especially Gary Cole's absolutely spot-on mannerisms of Robert Reed/Mike Brady) The story and jokes this time tend to start petering out near the end, but on the whole there are enough laughs, satiric jabs and nostalgic winks to inspire good will towards the whole film. It's fluff, to be sure....but entertaining fluff.