Music and Lyrics (Widescreen Edition)
starring: Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Brad Garrett, Kristen Johnston, Campbell Scott
directed by: Marc Lawrence (II)
directed by: Marc Lawrence (II)
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A washed up singer is given a couple days to compose a chart-topping hit for an aspiring teen sensation. Though hes never written lyrics in his life he sparks with an offbeat younger woman with a flair for words.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 11/11/2008Starring: Hugh Grant Kristen JohnstonRun time: 104 minutesRating: Pg13
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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
A washed up singer is given a couple days to compose a chart-topping hit for an aspiring teen sensation. Though hes never written lyrics in his life he sparks with an offbeat younger woman with a flair for words.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 11/11/2008Starring: Hugh Grant Kristen JohnstonRun time: 104 minutesRating: Pg13
Amazon.com:
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
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Great romantic comedy!
First of all you have to realize that this is a romantic comedy with Hugh Grant and Drew Berryman, so lets not have any academy award expectations. Given that, lets do take it for what it's meant to be. A light, witty, easy going comedy that is somewhat believable scenario into an elaborate plot of a has been pop star trying to find his way back into the meaning of his existence (place in the world).
I enjoyed it the first time I watched it in the movie theatre with my girlfriend when ... Read More
Rating: 
- A Great Movie
Grant and Barrymore are excellent performers and most of their work is pretty good.There was a combination of superb acting, story line, and music that make this movie just so wonderful.The ensemble aspect with the other actors was also just the best.The on-screen chemistry between Grant and Barrymore was so significant, that one could believe that they were lovers in real life.The music is so warm and enduring.I have purchased both the movie sound track, sheet music, and movie DVD.Good ... Read More
Rating: - Music and Lyrics
This was a wonderful product.I purchased it for my fiance who loves the movie and music.
Rating: 
- Good Word...
I couldn't even finish watching this movie. It was horrible; everything about it. Sorry I bought it.
Rating: - Fun, entertaining, well crafted
Despite being a romantic comedy, Music and Lyrics is refreshing and funny. Drew Barrymore is warm and likeable as Sophie and Hugh Grant is charming as cynical has-been, Alex Fletcher. Alex and Sophie's connection feels real, as we actually see them get to know each other and learn to relate to each other, unlike some rom-coms, where the heroes fall in love over playfull banter alone. The conflicts between them are also real, instead of feeling contrived, and the lessons that each learn are believable ... Read More
- Great romantic comedy!First of all you have to realize that this is a romantic comedy with Hugh Grant and Drew Berryman, so lets not have any academy award expectations. Given that, lets do take it for what it's meant to be. A light, witty, easy going comedy that is somewhat believable scenario into an elaborate plot of a has been pop star trying to find his way back into the meaning of his existence (place in the world).
I enjoyed it the first time I watched it in the movie theatre with my girlfriend when ... Read More
- A Great MovieGrant and Barrymore are excellent performers and most of their work is pretty good.There was a combination of superb acting, story line, and music that make this movie just so wonderful.The ensemble aspect with the other actors was also just the best.The on-screen chemistry between Grant and Barrymore was so significant, that one could believe that they were lovers in real life.The music is so warm and enduring.I have purchased both the movie sound track, sheet music, and movie DVD.Good ... Read More
- Music and LyricsThis was a wonderful product.I purchased it for my fiance who loves the movie and music.
- Good Word...I couldn't even finish watching this movie. It was horrible; everything about it. Sorry I bought it.
- Fun, entertaining, well craftedDespite being a romantic comedy, Music and Lyrics is refreshing and funny. Drew Barrymore is warm and likeable as Sophie and Hugh Grant is charming as cynical has-been, Alex Fletcher. Alex and Sophie's connection feels real, as we actually see them get to know each other and learn to relate to each other, unlike some rom-coms, where the heroes fall in love over playfull banter alone. The conflicts between them are also real, instead of feeling contrived, and the lessons that each learn are believable ... Read More
