Review of The Goodbye Girl (1977) by John P — 29 May 2007

A classic love story that shows how love blossoms between actors in the business of acting.

This review of The Goodbye Girl (1977) was written by John P on 29 May 2007.

The Goodbye Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alicia M (216) on 10 Jan 2014

Comedic Masterpiece. I couldn't watch this enough times if I lived to be 100. Just bury me with it. Gotta take this one with me…

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By David L (3,419) on 10 Jun 2017

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By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 10 Mar 2011

Stagey, literal, and sentimental, this romantic film is mediocre in every respect, writing by Neil Simon, direction by Herbert Ross…

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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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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 Erik G (510) on 09 Dec 2011

Unemployment struggles and love challenges--can't beat it. This used to be one of my mother's favorites, and is still one of mine…

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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 Callie M (87) on 16 Apr 2018

Herbert Ross's The Goodbye Girl (1977), starring Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason demonstrate the sparks that fly when two opposite adults…

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