Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

BelSports This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Tayyab Torres Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Portia Hilton Blistering performances.

Sandra LaFerriere Over the years I've seen plenty of movies from every Genre But The Goodbye Girl is far the BEST I've ever seen. Neil Simon did it every time and always got the casting just right. I'm a fan of every actor in this film and I believe they definitely let their Craft shine in this Romantic High Drama Comedic Film🙏❤️. If you have not seen the Goodbye Girl' or any Of Neil Simons movies it's a must do! Richard Dreyfus and Marsha Mason are spectacular then you add Quinn Cummings and you have Magic like you'll never see in any other film. The Goodbye Girl is my favorite' you will laugh you will cry' and you your soul will fall in Love with the Romance that happens between Marsha Mason and Richard Dreyfus. Other Neil Simon Movies to watch" Only When I Laugh' The Buddy System. I give the Goodbye Girl this Amazing Loving Dramatic funny movie 10 Stars.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. A Must Watch Movie🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please Please put this movie on your list

vlad n. leu I've sworn to only post comments & reviews of movies that I've truly loved, enjoyed or at least have been positively inspiring... This '70s one, reloaded from the WB vaults, is simply extraordinary... I've just seen it again today (probably for the 4th or 5th time since the '70s...), 21st Sep 2016, aired by HBO in my very remote & rather boring eastern-EU regional area... Almost four decades have passed since its release... Nonetheless, what a beautiful display of art & professionalism in every aspect... This one could easily be re-named as the very earliest & genuine "Two & a Half Men" very- very initial pilot !!! Dreyfuss & Marsha Mason are clearly the leaders, however the "kid" almost steals the show (she hates being called a 'kid'... but she will eventually accept it from the right person...). Please, all of you who have completely erased your memories of how incredibly funny & witty the Two & a Half Men series were, just bear with me for a few more seconds... Both Dreyfuss' & Mason's characters are highly strong-willed, just as two men or two women of character would be, very much determined to achieve their life objectives. The witted, beautiful kid draws them closer and gently, childlishly lets them realise that their love requires them to resolve all trust issues... Last time I saw this movie, some ten years ago, it had seemed to me a bit obsolete and boring. Today (thank U HBO for reviving it...), I've really loved it... Blame it on my age, if not anything else! (60+) ...

newkidontheblock I hate rom-coms. I really do. I hate their predictability. I hate the two dimensional characters. I hate how dated they usually are (I'm looking at you, "You Got Mail"). I just can't stand them. Every so often, though, a romantic comedy comes along that doesn't keep my eyes rolling for an hour and a half. One where the characters aren't cardboard cutouts of actual human beings. One that's actually able to pull at my heart strings and let out the inner romantic. The Goodbye Girl is one of those movies.The complaint I had with the film was the Lucy McFadden character played by Quinn Cummings. To be fair, I thought she showed a good range of emotions and as the movie progressed I actually started to like her. At the start of the movie, though, she was not a welcomed presence. Her over precociousness made her seem like a Tatum O'Neil wanna be. Lucy McFadden is kind of like taking a dip in a pool really early in the morning. At first, it feels harsh but it warms up to you as you stay a little while longer.The movie does have a lot of the clichés we've come to hate about rom-coms. It has the "strong woman" with the heart of ice. It has the quirky love interest that melts aforenamed heart of ice. It has the wildly unlikely circumstances leading up to the wildly unlikely romance and the big city backdrop, but somehow it just works. I don't know why or how, but it just does. I thought Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason had great performances and I thought Elliot Garfield and Paula McFadden were likable characters. Is it my favorite movie of all time? No. Is it a bit of an Odd Couple rip off? Yes (though I guess that sort of thing works for Neil Simon). Did it give me that warm, fuzzy feeling rom-coms are supposed to give you (but so often fail to do)? Absolutely.

George Wright The Goodbye Girl is a well-paced and bright romantic comedy from the 1970's which also reflects the lifestyle and social currents of that decade, sandwiched between 60's idealism and 80's materialism. This might sound glib but for me, it fits neatly in that period when young people were coping with disappointments and heartache as they tried to build lives for themselves. The script and the acting are funny, sad and entertaining throughout.The repartee between Marsha Mason and Richard Dreyfuss sparkles as the two people who are forced to accept each other as roommates, only because of economic necessity. One is a granola-eating guy from Chicago who meditates and exercises as he tries to make it in the New York theatre scene. The young woman is a single mother who has been abandoned by her common-law husband and tries to return to dancing. The music of Bread evokes the soft rock of the decade. We see Marsha Mason working as a sales girl for a Japanese car company in an era before Japanese cars were commonplace. Before gay rights became part of the social agenda, Richard Dreyfuss takes on the role of Richard II in a way that a 1970's audience felt was more like their home decorator or hairdresser. It all seems a bit dated and predictable; however, with the acting of Mason and Dreyfus and the brilliant script from Neil Simon, it still entertains and resonates with audiences.