the bohemian lush life in New Orleans. A lovely noble rot pervades the film in much the same way that it does the city, a longtime repository of lost-cause romanticism. If there's something a little bit moldy about the setup (drunken literary types, hope on the doorstep, healing from beyond the grave), the movie is no less charming or involving for it, and it's no less pleasant to succumb to its wayward allure and wastrel lyricism. Among other things, the characters . . . really know how to turn a phrase, in itself a pleasure so rare it all but demands any flaws be forgiven. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone rated the film two out of four stars, calling it "an elegant mess." He added "The actors labor to perform a rescue operation...It's the stunning location photography of camera ace Elliot Davis that provides what the movie itself lacks: authenticity." Awards and nominations DVD release The DVD was released in anamorphic widescreen format on April 19, 2005. It has audio tracks and subtitles in English, French, and Portuguese. Bonus features include commentary with screenwriter/director Shainee Gabel and cinematographer Elliot Davis, deleted scenes, and Behind the Scenes of A Love Song for Bobby Long with cast and crew interviews. References External links 2004 films 2004 drama films 2000s English-language films 2000s psychological drama films American psychological drama films Films about alcoholism Films about writers Films based on American novels Films set in New Orleans Films shot in New Orleans Destination Films films Lionsgate films Southern Gothic films 2000s American films