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Music and Lyrics [2007]
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RRP: £18.99
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Music & Lyrics is frothy and sweet, like the top of a perfect cappuccino shared a deux. Hugh Grant is a self-professed "happy has-been," playing his befuddled, adorable persona more spot-on than he has since Four Weddings and a Funeral. As Alex, former member of an '80s pop band who years later is playing at water parks and high school reunions, he's settled into a life of lesser expectations. Drew Barrymore, quietly radiant, is Sophie, the underachieving girl Friday who arrives to water--make that overwater--Alex's plants--and to explode him out of that comfy rut. If the plot's a bit farfetched, it matters not, since the two lead characters are so likable--and make such beautiful music together. Big bonus: the supportive role of Kristen Johnston as Rhonda, Sophie's older sis (and longtime Alex fan) whose hilarious performance threatens to steal the show whenever she's onscreen. (The owner of a chain of successful weight-loss centers, Rhonda tries to comfort a rattled Sophie: "Want to do some stress eating?") The film also marks the remarkable debut of Haley Bennett, who plays a pop star of Britney/Cristina proportions with deadpan sincerity radiating through her skimpy outfits and mega-extensions. As Alex and Sophie work on crafting musical magic, something else is taking hold. It's music to the ears of anyone needing a sweet romantic comedy that hits all the right notes. --A.T. Hurley
Not an all time great rom com, but nice enough
Review date: 2008-11-16 Rating: 8 out of 10
I didn't have particularly high expectations of this film... but found myself pleasantly surprised. Especially by Hugh Grant's performance as an Andrew Ridgeley-esque 'has-been' 80's pop performer. The pop pastiche elements of this film are really well done - the 80s-styled 'PoP goes my heart' video is a particular gem, but Hugh Grant's 'has-been' character's performances in dismal bookings at high school reunion evenings and local fairs are also well worth watching.
The plot - with Grant's character desperately latching onto his plant waterer (Drew Barrymore) as a lyricist to help him come up with a song to appeal to current hot artist Cora Corman within a very short time frame, and falling in love along the way - is pretty unremarkable rom com fare, though nonetheless appealing enough. But it's the catchy, convincingly styled songs - and most notably Grant's performances - that raise this to above average.
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Reviews
The cushiness made me think of HSM
Review date: 2008-10-18 Rating: 4 out of 10
The story was cute, but it reminded me too much of High School Musical (The "Musical" should be switched to the front, but that's another story). Hugh had a nice voice but the characters were waay too bland. I think you'll find more adoration in the guy who made up the stupid lyrics and felt like shooting himself at the new ones.
We are all that guy.
Very enjoyable
Review date: 2008-06-28 Rating: 10 out of 10
Just sit back, watch and enjoy. No gun fire, violence or complicated plot, just a gentle romantic comedy. Any film that's enjoyable to watch and leaves you smiling gets my vote. More please!!!
Surprise
Review date: 2008-06-21 Rating: 10 out of 10
Rented this thinking oh well but actually pretty damned good.
Hugh Grant (= rom com) and Drew Barrymore works well, and it's very well written and cast.
Even the extras on the DVD are worth a scan.
Good, cheery, lighthearted fun. Ideal if you're feeling down in the dumps!
Pleasantly surprised
Review date: 2008-05-30 Rating: 8 out of 10
Yes its a lightweight romatic comedy, but its well paced has good sense of self irony and a few genuinely funny moments. At the current price, I would say its a bargain.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Campbell Scott
Kristen Johnston
Brad Garrett
Hugh Grant
Drew Barrymore
Creators:
Campbell Scott (Primary Contributor)
Brad Garrett (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 7321902132914
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2007-06-04
Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 104 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired)
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: English (Original Language)