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List Price: $14.96 | | Label: Warner Home Video
Salesrank: 1866
Released: May 8, 2007 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
A has-been singer is asked to write and record a duet with a popular teen singer to reignite his career, having never written lyrics before he turns to a woman who has a way with words.
Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: PG13
Release Date: 4-SEP-2007
Media Type: DVD
Description of Music and Lyrics (Widescreen Edition):
Music and 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
Music and Lyrics (Widescreen Edition) Reviews:
Delightful and whimsical ... first movie I LIKE Hugh Grant in ... 
2008-09-03 - Drew Barrymore is just a sweetie! I loved her in "50 first dates", "The Wedding Singer", and as the voice of the girlfriend in "Curious George".
Hugh Grant has always been cast in roles I just don't like - a playboy and an inconsiderate poop.
FINALLY Hugh Grant shows some glimmer of growing up (at least on screen)! He and Drew's character hook up and they eventually move in together (after the credits roll, of course).
In the meantime, however, he plays the fading pop star. Drew (who is MUCH younger than his character) happens into his life and they are "lucky" enough to "bump" into each other and write a hit song.
I've watched it at least 15 times, and still put it on in the background because the music is just so good and the plot is just so simple and cute. I can't believe Hugh has such a nice voice - he missed his calling as a true pop star!
Hayley Bennett is really annoying (in a good way) as Cora, and the finished song sounds great with her and Hugh singing it!
Chick flick to the max, but any guy that watches it with his sweetie definitely earns brownie points!
Very enjoyable.
DVD purchase
2008-09-01 - DVD in perfect condition, delivered promptly. Appreciated being informed of the progress of shipping. Thankyou.
Music and Bad Writing 
2008-08-31 - I just couldn't get into this. I like Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant, it's the writing I didn't like. I actually liked the music video and the song "pop", I thought it was cleverly incorporated into the film, but 30 minutes into the film, I had to unfortunately shut it down. I remember having my finger nervously perched atop the stop button of the remote control, waiting for that right moment to end the viewing process. There were a couple close calls, as I gave it a few more minutes hoping something miraculous might take place. I was getting a vibe that the actors were struggling with the script and trying desperately to turn this film into something it could never be. There will never be another "Sleepless In Seattle", we're not living in that kind of world anymore. The plot was bordering on unnecessary, like, does this movie even need to be made? With no interest or emotional investment here, the mind overpowered the heart and my finger took over. I unabashedly hit the stop button and clumsily fumbled over my bed to eject the dvd. "I just can't do this tonight", I thought to myself interspectivly. I am not trying to defend myself, this is just the way it went down.
Nice romantic Comedy
2008-08-09 - Really enjoyed this movie. Was a feel-good movie and kept me guessing. Really also enjoyed the music, kind of inspired me.
H'Katzie 
2008-07-17 - Was a present for my husb, who enjoyed it, as we all did, at the beach one evening. Fun movie.
