Review - A Love Song For Bobby Long

“A Love Song for Bobby Long” stars John Travolta and Scarlett Johansson and is a must see. Forgive me but it has no car chases, bombs or shootings – so don’t expect any. However if you like adult (I did not say pornographic) dramas, a good plot with a superbly written script then you’ll like this one. Another reason it has become a favorite of mine is because it is set in New Orleans, the crescent city.

The plot is of a young woman (Purslane) who rushes to New Orleans after hearing the news that her mother has died. Once there she finds that she has to share her mother’s home with Bobby Long (Travolta) and Lawson, his former male student, companion and erstwhile biographer. The tension and repartee between Bobby and Purslane is fun to watch, enjoyable to listen to and easy to follow - all of which reflects a well written script. Bobby has a past which is unravaled through the passage of time and Purslane's dead mother has a secret she shared with no one while alive.

Scarlett Johansson has become one of my favorite young actresses ever since her role in Lost in Translation with Bill Murray back in 2003. I can’t seem to choose between her and Rachel McAdams (The Notebook, Wedding Crashers, Red Eye) both of whom are very beautiful, but who can also act. John Travolta is simply excellent in this role as he continues to show his tremendous range and presence as a superstar actor.

RATING: Four (out of four) Scorched Conchs