many us read book seen play movie version came terribly disappointed well maybe would one movies saw play too someone never opportunity see stage extremely entertained movie characters funny music great story interesting made feel genuine empathy characters flaws all jonathan silverman good comedic timing lines especially hilarious im going give spoilers nicely done funny movie showing inner workings middle class family wwii never saw play enjoyed neil simon movies held back couple negative reviews seen here own brighton beach memoirs great movie guarantee no money back though