Review of The Goodbye Girl (1977) by Laura M — 11 Nov 2007

Timeless movie. great acting. a really beautiful romantic movie. best seen with partner :).

This review of The Goodbye Girl (1977) was written by Laura M on 11 Nov 2007.

The Goodbye Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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