A Love Song for Bobby Long
2004
Action / Drama
A Love Song for Bobby Long
2004
Action / Drama
Plot summary
A headstrong young woman returns to New Orleans after the death of her estranged mother.
Director
Top cast
Scarlett Johansson as Pursy Will
John Travolta as Bobby Long
Carol Sutton as Ruthie
Clayne Crawford as Lee








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If you like movies, you'll love this one. It's beautifully acted, written and directed. The performances by Scarlett Johansson, who was nominated for a Golden Globe and John Travolta are riveting. At only 17, Johansson made this film right after Lost In Translation, another wonderful movie. She's so smoking hot, that people often don't realize what a fine actress she is. Just watch her facial expressions, for example. The movie reminded me of a line from Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here: "We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl". The movie is a dialogue-driven character study and as such, moves along at its own pace. The writing is so good, that outside of the Travolta character's tendency toward pontificating speeches, there are virtually no throw-away lines. Other than that, it's a terrific watch and highly recommended. 10/10