how many of u have read a book or see a play and and then when the movie version come out we be terribly disappoint . well and maybe this would be one of those movie for those who saw the play too and but a someone who never have the opportunity to see it on stage and i be extremely entertain by this movie . the character be funny and the music be great and and the story be interesting and make you feel genuine empathy for the character and flaw and all . jonathan silverman have such good comedic timing and and his line especially be hilarious . i be not go to give any spoiler and it just a nicely do and funny movie show the inner working of a middle class family during wwii . so if you never saw the play and and if you have enjoy other neil simon movie and do not be hold back by the couple of negative review see here . on it own and brighton beach memoir be a great movie . i guarantee it ( no money back and though ) .