Review of The Goodbye Girl (1977) by Charles C — 03 Jul 2007

This is one of the best romantic comedies of all time and on my top ten list. Simply surreal in its tale and its cast of characters.

This review of The Goodbye Girl (1977) was written by Charles C on 03 Jul 2007.

The Goodbye Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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