DVD | A Love Song For Bobby Long

John Travolta and Scarlett Johansson face off in this meandering adaptation of ‘Off Magazine Street’. Travolta seems to be having fun, whilst perfectly capturing the character of Bobby. It’s not the usual Travolta and may disturb some, but it’s a re-frshing change.

Johansson plays Pursy Will, an 18-year old moves to New Orleans to take possession and sell her childhood home after the death of her mother. But upon arrival finds the place habited by vodka soaked looser Bobby Long and his apparent protégé Lawson.

What ensures is more a character study (or several) rather than a traditional story driven movie. It’s a coming of age piece that is mature, well acted but lacking any get up and go. It’s a sombre, grandiose Southern tale.