Music and Lyrics - Movie Review

Alex Fletcher may have been all the rage in the 1980s, but these days he's lucky to get a gig playing at the local county fair. Just when it seems as if things couldn't get any more bleak for the dejected has-been rocker, reigning pop diva Cora Corman offers Alex the opportunity of a lifetime - write and record a duet to be sung with her and watch his career receive a much-needed boost as the nostalgia-crazed public laps it up. Little does Cora realize that not only has it been years since Alex has written a song, but he's never actually written a single lyric. Now, if he hopes to make the comeback needed to save him from a life of complete and utter obscurity, Alex will have to craft a radio-friendly hit in a matter of mere days. Luckily for Alex, his quirky plant-keeper Sophie Fisher has quite a way with words and may possess just the kind of songwriting talent needed to make such a hit happen. Unfortunately the beguiling Sophie is still reeling from a recent break-up with newly famous novelist Sloan Cates, and she isn't quite sure if she's ready for any kind of collaboration right now - romantic or otherwise.

This is your general, run of the mill, romantic comedy. From beginning to end, everything you expect to happen, happens. In other words, it follows the romantic comedy template to a tee. That said, I really enjoyed this movie. It was fun, upbeat and very entertaining. The pace of the movie was quick, so it never stalled and I didn't look at the clock once, wondering when it will end. Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore had great chemistry, which is obviously key if this type of film is going to work. Of course, Barrymore is so likable, she has good chemistry with anyone (see 50 First Dates , Fever Pitch , Never Been Kissed, etc.). The fact that Hugh Grant sang (pretty well) and danced (not so good) was a bonus and added to the comedy and freshness. This is certainly one to watch when you just want to veg and be entertained without a whole lot of thinking necessary.

Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: No
Starring: Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Brad Garrett

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