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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I felt a little shocked that this film did not get more favourable reviews, it was slated by the press and actually its far far better than the critics would have you believe.
John Travolta may never give us an oscar winning performance but still does a wonderful job all the same, Scarlett J's southern accent is a little debatable but it grows on you in time.
Overall this is just a brilliant movie, moving and thought provoking against a picturesque backdrop. Definatly worth a look. :)
John Travolta may never give us an oscar winning performance but still does a wonderful job all the same, Scarlett J's southern accent is a little debatable but it grows on you in time.
Overall this is just a brilliant movie, moving and thought provoking against a picturesque backdrop. Definatly worth a look. :)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a charming and funny movie.
The story isn't very complicated but it's beautifully acted. Travolta surprised me. You'll find yourself drawn to the leisurly world these characters inhabit. The music and the images of New Orleans before the flood are a perfect match.
The poetry quoted throughout the movie was a treat as well.
The story isn't very complicated but it's beautifully acted. Travolta surprised me. You'll find yourself drawn to the leisurly world these characters inhabit. The music and the images of New Orleans before the flood are a perfect match.
The poetry quoted throughout the movie was a treat as well.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By RD
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Format:DVD
A very slow movie that hasn't been made to get ones adrenaline pumping but to invoke more of an emotional response and deeper thought in its viewers.
John Travolta does a pretty good job of playing Bobby Long, a former professor who is now an alcoholic living in someone else's house with a friend named Lawson. When the owner of the house dies he gets in touch with her estranged daughter, Pursy, played by Scarlett Johansson who decides to return home. Unfortunately, she finds out that all three of them own the house and she has to live with 2 middle aged alcoholics one of whom is hell bent on getting her to leave.
The three begin to form an unusual friendship which is the main crust of the movie. There is a bit of a subplot in terms of `why did a professor turn to drink?' `what secret are they keeping from Scarlett?' and the potential romance with Lawson.
The movie unravels at a fairly leisurely pace so don't expect any overly dramatic scenes. It does feature a decent bit of acting from the whole cast and has a lot of fine music too!!
John Travolta does a pretty good job of playing Bobby Long, a former professor who is now an alcoholic living in someone else's house with a friend named Lawson. When the owner of the house dies he gets in touch with her estranged daughter, Pursy, played by Scarlett Johansson who decides to return home. Unfortunately, she finds out that all three of them own the house and she has to live with 2 middle aged alcoholics one of whom is hell bent on getting her to leave.
The three begin to form an unusual friendship which is the main crust of the movie. There is a bit of a subplot in terms of `why did a professor turn to drink?' `what secret are they keeping from Scarlett?' and the potential romance with Lawson.
The movie unravels at a fairly leisurely pace so don't expect any overly dramatic scenes. It does feature a decent bit of acting from the whole cast and has a lot of fine music too!!
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