Review of The Goodbye Girl (1977) by Erin S — 04 Aug 2008

Oh my gosh. whoever invented Richard Dreyfuss is a genius. Bittersweet comedy is the absolute best.

This review of The Goodbye Girl (1977) was written by Erin S on 04 Aug 2008.

The Goodbye Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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