Review of A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004) by Margaret G — 11 Nov 2008

This movie was very intertaining,John was good as always.

This review of A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004) was written by Margaret G on 11 Nov 2008.

A Love Song for Bobby Long has generally received positive reviews.

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Travolta has dusted off his folksy Southern character from Primary Colors (one of his most acclaimed roles) and he has his moments with it…

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By Dann M (1,530) on 22 Jun 2013

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By Stephanie J (257) on 21 Feb 2014

The poor rating from the critics should tell you how good this movie is!! In my opinion this is John Travolta's best performance ever…

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By Sebastian H (312) on 20 Sep 2012

I just watched Love Song For Bobby Long I didn't think it was a great movie but it was worth watching…

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The movie tries for tragedy and reaches only pathos, but then Bobby lost his chance to be a tragic hero by living this long in the first place…

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It's nice to see John Travolta actually digging into a role, especially after crap like Swordfish and (shudder) Basic…

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The hokey solemnity of A Love Song for Bobby Long suggests The Mundane Secrets of the Ya-Ya Brotherhood or The Notebook Goes to the Big Easy…

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By Kelly P (513) on 15 Sep 2012

I honestly enjoyed this, by watching it by mistake. With such emotion that John Travolta shows its incredible…

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