Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986) Reviews

Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986)
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Brighton Beach Memoirs is the first of playwright Neil Simon's unofficial "autobiographical trilogy" (it was followed by Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound). Jonathan Silverman repeats his stage role as Simon's teenaged alter-ego Eugene, who lives in 1937 Brooklyn with his parents (Blythe Danner and Bob Dishy), older brother Stanley (Brian Drillinger), aunt (Judith Ivey) and female cousins (Stacey Glick and Lisa Waltz). Much is made of Eugene's burgeoning sexual self-awareness and his father's efforts to support his huge extended family on his meager salary. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Blythe Danner, Bob Dishy, (more)
Director(s):
Gene Saks
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Harold P.

Sentimental story with a contrived ending. Wasted the talent of Blythe Danner.

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Jacqueline M.

A thoroughly enjoyable movie

Yes   |   No


Helga C.

THE MOVIE IS SO GREAT, THAT I HAVE WATCHED IT AGAIN AND AGAIN OVER THE YEARS, SINCE IT WAS MAADE.

Yes   |   No


Norma M.

I like Biloxi Blues better but this was still entertaining.

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Will T.

This movie has the same kind of feel as Ferris Bueller, only a little more cheesy. It's a fun story though, good for a lazy afternoon.

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Dianne A.

We rented this movie years ago and loved it. It is the story of a young boy's coming of age (introduced Jonathon Silvermanas an actori n the 80's) in the 1930's, it is hilarious how he gets blamed for everything and how his family uses him for many errands just to keep out of the way. It also touches on racism and wartime. It may not be suitable for younger children. My husband and I laughed all over again and my kids thought it was ok, but then they are used to plain ,dumb,meaningless humor like Napolean Dynamite. Overall good movie with lots of laughs.

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    Harold P.

    Sentimental story with a contrived ending. Wasted the talent of Blythe Danner.

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    Jacqueline M.

    A thoroughly enjoyable movie

    Yes   |   No

     
    Helga C.

    THE MOVIE IS SO GREAT, THAT I HAVE WATCHED IT AGAIN AND AGAIN OVER THE YEARS, SINCE IT WAS MAADE.

    Yes   |   No

     
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