Brighton Beach Memoirs

Neil Simon is one of the greats and this explains why. He wasnt as prolific as Woody Allen but he hits it out of the ball park every single time. He was an innovator and ahead of his time with this piece--utilizing techniques of straight to camera and faux documentary that we take for granted now. Ive seen this a dozen times and it never loses its humor, poignancy and a certain sad nostalgia for a bygone era that is done without an ounce of sentimentality. The key scene between Blanche and her daughter Nora is dead on now and probably will be forever, because great writing transcends time. These are people experiencing the basic human things we all experience and that is what makes Simon one of the greats.

Its an awesome movie, especially for anyone that knows the area. The plot was good and it was basically an enjoyable movie.

I love this movie. It is humorous and shows a much simpler time. Also I definitely see where Ferris Beuller may have taken some techniques from this movie such as the main charachter talking to the audience.

Good family movie. This is a great DVD set to add to my collection. Good quality and fast delivery.

Funny, wise, ironic and fabulous film!

I purchased this movie for myself! Very good movie! Excellent story!

Neil Simon was very astute in his observations when writing this book. The experiences of a nieve young fellows army induction and training in the final months of WWII. I can readily relate to his sudden exposure to the real world and finding it necessary to grow up fast!. This movie is not really for mothers and grandmothers, but fathers and brothers should find it interesting.

I was going to watch another movie with Gwenyth Paltrows Mom Blythe Danner tonight but Im too tired,

Not the best play/movie by Neil Simon.... or of this genre... I expected something like Radio Days by Woody Allen and I got Schmaltz Stories ... Not bad.. entertaining...

This is a movie that all preteen boys and girls can relate to as well as a comedy masterpiece for everybody.