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Summary: A warm and funny portrayal
Review: This film is, without a doubt, one of my favorites. I think the film is well cast, for the most part, and that the chemistry between Danner and Silverman was very genuine in terms of a mother-son relationship. The script is warm and funny and the sets were well done. All in all, I would say that this is a film that any fan of Niel Simon's work should have in their library.
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Summary: Johnny "B" Good
Review: This first installment in Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical trilogy chronicles Eugene Morris Jerome's formative years in 1937 New York and the relationships within his household."I hate my name," the aspiring author grouses (played by a young Jonathan Silverman- Matthew Broderick, who had the lead in the Broadway production, was unable to do the movie, but Silverman delivers a believable, hormonally-challenged Eugene.) The backbone of this film is Blythe Danner's performance as Kate, the mother of all mothers. In one scene with her elder son, Stanley, he has confessed to her that he has gambled away precious money. Kate is at her wits end with trying to make everything work in the household, but you can see her trying to hold it together. "You're going to tell that man a story, tell him you were robbed, that you lost that money, because the truth would kill him." She finally says, defeated, and disappointed with her son. As always, the humor is sweet and sour, and the relationships are simple but dynamic. The casting is good, and the mood is perfectly achieved through set dressing, costuming, music, etc.
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Summary: Johnny "B" Good
Review: This first installment in Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical trilogy chronicles Eugene Morris Jerome's formative years in 1937 New York and the relationships within his household. "I hate my name," the aspiring author grouses (played by a young Jonathan Silverman- Matthew Broderick, who had the lead in the Broadway production, was unable to do the movie, but Silverman delivers a believable, hormonally-challenged Eugene.) The backbone of this film is Blythe Danner's performance as Kate, the mother of all mothers. In one scene with her elder son, Stanley, he has confessed to her that he has gambled away precious money. Kate is at her wits end with trying to make everything work in the household, but you can see her trying to hold it together. "You're going to tell that man a story, tell him you were robbed, that you lost that money, because the truth would kill him." She finally says, defeated, and disappointed with her son. As always, the humor is sweet and sour, and the relationships are simple but dynamic. The casting is good, and the mood is perfectly achieved through set dressing, costuming, music, etc.
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Summary: Racey topics aside
Review: This is rated PG 13 but I would advise against having your 12/13 year old daughter watch it. There is much talk of male masturbation. If you let her watch be prepared for a LONG talk afterwards! :-) Aside from that, it is a great movie that exudes love, desire and real life. The acting is superb. This is one of the best Neal Simon movies ever, I think.
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Summary: Recommended for all aspiring writers and concerned parents.
Review: This movie should be a soothing tonic for the hearts and minds of those people who would cite the social and political upheaval of the 1960's as the cause of most if not all of the social problems suffered by today's teenagers. Jonathan Silverman's performance produces a Euguene who reminds me very much of myself at 13. He leaves me with the impression that life for a 13-year old boy in 1937 wasn't any less exciting or troublesome as life for a 13-year old boy in 2002. And he has chosen writing as the perfect forum for his thoughts, ideas and desires. Everyone should watch this movie at least once in their lives.
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