Review of What About Bob? (1991) by Deadly V — 07 Nov 2010

Bill Murray in one of his most endearing roles.

This review of What About Bob? (1991) was written by Deadly V on 07 Nov 2010.

What About Bob? has generally received positive reviews.

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What makes the film work is the double act between the two actors, and some great one-liners that pepper the script and cover up the fact there…

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By Jose Luis M (587) on 17 Jan 2015

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By Karen H (484) on 17 Jan 2015

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By David Sterritt (1,643) for Christian Science Monitor (3,788) on 27 Oct 2017

Bill Murray's manic performance is the main selling point of this mildly amusing farce about a psychiatrist with a patient who literally drives…

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By Deke P (331) on 07 Aug 2015

DR. LEO MAAAAARVIN!!!! This movies deranged, hillarious, funny, and Bill Muarrrys a gem, playing a overwhelmed worry wart…

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By Drew R (396) on 17 Jan 2015

I like this movie, yes it's goofy and predictable but very enjoyable…

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By Danny R (594) on 18 Aug 2016

Bill Murray shines best when we like his character and he seems to be not so good when playing unlikable characters…

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Murray and Dreyfuss play off each other to their maximum advantage: Murray does what he does best, to shine-on and ultimately destroy authority…

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