Review of The Goodbye Girl (1977) by Brian K — 22 Feb 2012

Neil Simon's wry love story about two neurotic New Yorkers who find each other.

This review of The Goodbye Girl (1977) was written by Brian K on 22 Feb 2012.

The Goodbye Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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By Peter P (1,726) on 20 Sep 2011

Nice humorous love story with Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason being the odd couple, and a great performance from Quinn Cummings as the daughter,…

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By Dana M (78) on 12 Jul 2010

This is not your average love hate relationship. Dreyfuss deserved his Oscar, and everyone deserves to see this film…

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By Gary Arnold (279) for Washington Post (9,851) on 16 Apr 2013

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By Michael C (2,821) on 30 Jan 2011

For Fans Of: Romance, Richard Dreyfuss, Neil Simon Date Night: Approved Art Factor: Low Fun Factor: Medium Emotional Factor: Low Intelligence…

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By Shelby L (99) on 04 Jun 2011

I absolutely loved Dreyfuss in this. I think he certainly deserved that Oscar…

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By James B (2,746) on 10 Jul 2010

One of the funniest performances by Richard Dreyfuss and by far the most deserving of the Oscar for Best Actor…

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By Dominic S (302) on 05 Jun 2013

A very beloved friend who unfortunately deleted her account after 7years from flixster recommend me this Movie as a goodbye…

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By Francis L (354) on 08 May 2012

I had never seen this film until around the early 2000s, but when I finally took the plunge I fell in love with it…

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