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| | Label: Warner Home Video
Salesrank: 3138
Released: May 8, 2007 |
| Our Price: $3.98 |
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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:
Catchy 
2008-10-05 - I love the music in this movie! It makes fun of 80s and modern music equally. I like both Grant and Barrymore, but think they're an odd couple. Garrett is perfect in his role as the agent friend, as is Johnson as the 80s crazed sister. The music keeps getting stuck in my head. This is another good chick-flick night movie.
Excellent 
2008-09-29 - This DVD was in excellent condition and the story is a family favorite! Hugh Grant is hilarious and Drew Barrymore couldn't be cuter!
How could you not love this?
2008-09-17 - I had very low expectations of this movie but was pleasantly surprised at this delightful little treat. It's Hugh Grant at his best. Drew Barrymore is perfect as the slightly wacky plant-sitter, Sophie, who ends up teaming with Alex to write a song for the newest, hottest, young singing star, Cora (think Britney Spears in the 90's).
Alex thinks the music is the most important part but Sophie tells him that the music is like when you first meet someone but the lyrics are the story, what you learn you get to know them. Big surprise -- this proves to be true for them, too.
The song they write "A Way Back into Love" could be the theme song for their relationship. They each have their own kind of insecurities and neuroses and their partnership -- and love for each other --ultimately helps them grow and become much more than they were before. Along the way there's some very cleaver dialogue; hilarious, spot-on musical performances from Hugh Grant and Haley Bennett (Cora); and a great performance from Kristen Johnson as Sophie's sister Rhonda.
Ok, so the end is a little sappy but it doesn't take away from the magic that happens when the music and lyrics come together.
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.
