Review of A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004) by Gisela G — 12 Aug 2008

You never know what great matches hollywood can make. travolta and johansson make a great team!

Nice storyline, beautiful shots.

This review of A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004) was written by Gisela G on 12 Aug 2008.

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

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