Review of A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004) by Gina D — 30 Jan 2009

Already seen it!!!! Mine and Misty's Favorite Movie!!!!

This review of A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004) was written by Gina D on 30 Jan 2009.

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

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By Papajim S (1) on 15 Aug 2012

As usual, the critics miss the mark, but the audience hits it. In my opinion this is John Travolta's greatest performance…

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By Josh B (1,074) on 03 Sep 2012

Other than Scarlett Johansson, there's not much to see here. She's good, the movie is decent at best. Very best…

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By Hannah H (294) on 30 Mar 2011

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

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By Carrie Rickey (1,198) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 14 Jun 2013

An accomplished feature debut with stunning cinematography (by Elliot Davis), a jambalaya story line and yet another heart-stopping performance…

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By Kyle20Ellis (540) on 08 Jan 2016

Being from the South, the accents are actually pretty close. This film has been in my collection since he came out on DVD…

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By Manny C (1,251) on 30 Mar 2011

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

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By Domino D (4) on 25 Apr 2012

A rare case where the movie is worlds better than the book it's based on; in this case Off Magazine Street by Ronald Everett Capps…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 15 Jun 2017

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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By Toms T (9) on 20 Aug 2012

Excellent adaptation of Ronald Everett Capp's novel Off Magazine Street…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 09 Oct 2012

Not great, but definitely entertaining. If you are a fan of Johansson or Travolta you should see this one. Thumbs up…

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