"That's wonderfully sensitive... especially from a man who wears such tight pants."
"It forces all the blood to my heart."
Has been 80s musician Alex Fletcher (Grant) has a problem. Since his band Pop! broke up he has been doing small-time nostalgic gigs, but the money is getting low. After learning that the cash levels are dropping he is approached by the current queen of pop Cora (Bennett) to write her a new song. Alex is a talented musician, but cannot write...but lucky for him, his new plant lady (because plants make women comfortable) Sophie (Barrymore) is a born lyricist. Together they set to get Cora to sing their song, and conqueror their own demons.
Rounding out the cast is Alex's neurotic manager Chris (Garrett), and Sophie's health guru Rhonda (Johnston) who has a major crush on Alex.
Overall I enjoyed this film. The film started with the music video for Pop!'s big hit Pop! Goes My Heart (which is so catchy that I have been singing it since I watched the film yesterday, and I downloaded it today!), and then jumps to the present day. However, the early scenes between Alex and Sophie were a bit too talky for my tastes: they talk about nothing and quickly. They do eventually get on the same wave length and things go a little smoother...and considering that this is a romantic comedy, they do end up having a convincing relationship. Where was Alex's Pop! partner Colin? I kept expecting him to make an appearance, but it never happened. But Rhonda and her family made up for some of that disappointment. The music was excellent, the rest of movie was cute, but not quite up to par.
Dude, it's quotable: The music is great...and there are some funny lines
--: If you like Hugh Grant then this is the movie for you! I enjoyed it, but some parts fall flat.
Rounding out the cast is Alex's neurotic manager Chris (Garrett), and Sophie's health guru Rhonda (Johnston) who has a major crush on Alex.
Overall I enjoyed this film. The film started with the music video for Pop!'s big hit Pop! Goes My Heart (which is so catchy that I have been singing it since I watched the film yesterday, and I downloaded it today!), and then jumps to the present day. However, the early scenes between Alex and Sophie were a bit too talky for my tastes: they talk about nothing and quickly. They do eventually get on the same wave length and things go a little smoother...and considering that this is a romantic comedy, they do end up having a convincing relationship. Where was Alex's Pop! partner Colin? I kept expecting him to make an appearance, but it never happened. But Rhonda and her family made up for some of that disappointment. The music was excellent, the rest of movie was cute, but not quite up to par.
Dude, it's quotable: The music is great...and there are some funny lines
--: If you like Hugh Grant then this is the movie for you! I enjoyed it, but some parts fall flat.
Music and Lyrics (2007) 96 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for some sexual content.
Director: Marc Lawrence
Starring: Hugh Grant as Alex Fletcher
Drew Barrymore as Sophie Fisher
Brad Garrett as Chris Riley
Rating: PG-13 for some sexual content.
Director: Marc Lawrence
Starring: Hugh Grant as Alex Fletcher
Drew Barrymore as Sophie Fisher
Brad Garrett as Chris Riley
Kristen Johnston as Rhonda
Haley Bennett as Cora Corman
Campbell Scott as Sloan
Haley Bennett as Cora Corman
Campbell Scott as Sloan
Nice. Although I would have said more about the debut performance of the gorgeous Haley Bennett. I must admit I liked this film more than you because of her. If you google her name you will find a shocking number of raves from all over the world from fans who fell in love with the song Drew and Hugh wrote for her: "way back to love." You can find a beautiful photo of Haley at http://www.us.singelringen.com.
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