A young woman, Pursy (played by Scarlett Johansson), learns that her estranged mother has died in New Orleans. She returns to her mother's house to discover that it is inhabited by two men, one an aging alcoholic, Bobby Long (John Travolta).... (Full plot summary below)
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A young woman, Pursy (played by Scarlett Johansson), learns that her estranged mother has died in New Orleans. She returns to her mother's house to discover that it is inhabited by two men, one an aging alcoholic, Bobby Long (John Travolta).
Leave your thoughts about A Love Song for Bobby Long.
| L.A. WeeklyElla TaylorNot terrible for a movie featuring John Travolta as a literature professor, but not too good either. |
| Philadelphia Daily NewsGary ThompsonAn above-average independent movie that gives us an interesting version of a popular indie theme: difficult parents and the fallout for their neglected children. |
| Laramie Movie ScopeRobert RotenThe story seems a lot more like a true story than a work of fiction in many ways. |
| Los Angeles AlternativeJay AntaniGabel has potentially challenging material on her hands but her treatment of it feels too hygienic, mistaking tastefulness for subtlety |
| AboutFilm.comCarlo CavagnaSaturated with fertile colors and great regional rock and blues, the unhurried atmosphere seems as intoxicated as its characters. |
| St. Paul Pioneer PressChris Hewitt (St. Paul)It isn't until the movie's almost over that it becomes clear the many directions it takes are all important, because Bad Education is about making decisions that can't be reversed. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThe movie tries for tragedy and reaches only pathos, but then Bobby lost his chance to be a tragic hero by living this long in the first place. |
| Los Angeles TimesCarina ChocanoAmong other things, the characters in A Love Song for Bobby Long really know how to turn a phrase, in itself a pleasure so rare it all but demands any flaws be forgiven. |
| ReelViewsJames BerardinelliThe acting by Scarlett Johansson is so raw and sincere that the film leaves an impact despite its deficiencies. |
| Film ThreatHeidi MartinuzziJohansson is a stunningly charismatic actress. She gives Travolta a serious run for his money. |
