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There are some things in this world that refuse to die. Things that will stand the test of time. If the world was to end tomorrow, three things would still be here. Cockroaches, Cher, and the brood from Clinton Way. The Brady's. Our favorite ployester pests return in this made for TV movie that aired during Thanksgiving of 2002. The tele-film followed in the steps of the two recent big screen adventures, but the fun and hilariousness that made those two films, especially the first one, hysterical and endearing, did not cross over this hodepodge of a film. Bobby Brady finds a lottery ticket and takes it home. The ticket turns out to be the winning one with a grand prize of $67 million. But Mike, being Mike, refuses to keep it and tries to find the rightful owner. Because of his good deed, he is to meet the President. Through some situations, Mike becomes the President Of The United States himself and the first family of TV become the first family of the country. There were many chances here to do something, but the writers play it safe and the situation never rises to what it could of been. Speaking of writing, you know it is not going to be much when it is written by a Schwartz. Lloyd, that is. He tries to mimic the writing and feel of the spoofy big screen adaptions, but he never aces it. The writers of those films wrote it with a sure hand, but he just comes across as an old fashioned "Brady' writer trying to be hip and self aware. The only good thing this missfire has going for it is the return of Shelley Long and Gary Cole as Carol and Mike Brady. Their association with the project bring that level of hilarity and spark to the proceedings. The kids are not good. The kids are all new, and not that impressive. Jan and Marcia do okay, but the rest leave a lot to be desired. The actress playing Marcia has the uppity up persona of Marcia down pretty well, and has the right kind of 'tease' to her performance like Christine Taylor did in the movies, but she is still no equal. Jan had the mannerisms right, but it seemed too forced. The actor playing Greg isn't playing Greg. He's playing Christopher Daniel Barnes playing Greg Brady. And Alice. I don't know what they were thinking when they cast this actress to play Alice. You will know what I mean when you get a look at her. Veteran actor Saul Rubineck appears in the film as a White House aid with plans of his own, and why he agreed to do this film I have no idea. But most of all, it didn't feel right to be out of the Brady home. But that's just me. All in all, a very weak and disappointing effort in the Brady cannon. If this is the way it is now, then those good 'ol "Sunshine Days" may just be over for good.Read full review
THE BRADY BUNCH IN THE WHITE HOUSE is similar to an episode of The Brady Bunch TV show. It lacks the obvious parody and sexual innuendo of the first two films in the series, which might make it seem tame to some adults. However, these qualities should also endear it to fans of the classic TV show who prefer a remake rather than a spoof. As to the re-casting of all six kids, those who starred in the first two films had outgrown their parts, which made a new cast necessary. The new Cindy is especially endearing...and she grew up to play Ariel, the oldest daughter on the TV show MEDIUM. Yes, it's unbelievable that Mike and Carol Brady could wind up as President and Vice-President of the United States. But the patriotism and family values in this movie are so solid I found myself wishing it could happen! When Carol Brady gives two feuding senators a time-out and tells them not to return until they reach a compromise, I wondered if this might work in real life. Beneath the jokes, this film teaches honesty, loyalty, discipline, & getting along with others. A good choice for family viewing.Read full review
Great movie. Funny and entertaining. Dvd was in perfect condition
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but it is not like the real brady bunch
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I wanted to buy the brady bunch in the white house because I have everything that's ever been put out by them.However this one didn't seem to be as interesting as all the others.It was okay,but disapointing as well.too far-fetched,even for a brady movie.
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