Cheery Alex Fletcher lives comfortably in Manhattan off the residuals from his 80's pop success and reprising his hits at school reunions, theme parks, and state fairs. But those gigs are declining, so he jumps at the chance to write a song and record it with reigning teen idol Cora Corman. Trouble is, he's good at melodies but needs a lyricist and has less than a week to finish. Enter Sophie Fisher, subbing for a friend who waters Alex's plants; she's a pretty good poet, qui... (Full plot summary below)
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Cheery Alex Fletcher lives comfortably in Manhattan off the residuals from his 80's pop success and reprising his hits at school reunions, theme parks, and state fairs. But those gigs are declining, so he jumps at the chance to write a song and record it with reigning teen idol Cora Corman. Trouble is, he's good at melodies but needs a lyricist and has less than a week to finish. Enter Sophie Fisher, subbing for a friend who waters Alex's plants; she's a pretty good poet, quick witted, and could do it, if she'd agree. But there's some sort of shadow over her head that Alex may not be able to charm his way past. And what if they do get a song written, what then?
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| tonymedley.comTony MedleyGrant's impeccable comedic timing makes Lawrence's script a thing of beauty. I had a smile on my face the entire time I was watching this charming comedy that would be at home in any era. |
| Princeton Town TopicsKam WilliamsThe casting of Hugh Grant opposite Drew Barrymore was a stroke of genius both in terms of chemistry and comedy, as his self-deprecating vulnerability serves as the perfect foil for her zaniness, and their repartee is reminiscent of Hepburn and Tracy. |
| Flipside Movie EmporiumRob VauxThe bounce in the film's step renders its otherwise timid approach agreeable. |
| Reel Times: Reflections on CinemaMark PfeifferLike a catchy pop song you can't stop humming, the sublime romantic melody of Music and Lyrics puts a smile on your face and love in your heart. |
| ColeSmithey.comCole SmitheyThe novelty of comedic musical hooks, and the eye pleasing coupling of Barrymore and Grant, dissolves with writer/director Marc Lawrence's ("Miss Congeniality") predictable storyline. |
| Observer (UK)Philip FrenchGrant has the occasional good line (or at least he makes a few of them seem funny), but the film limps along like someone trying to tap dance in flippers. |
| Murphy's Movie ReviewsTed MurphyThe film is buoyed by the wonderful work of Grant and Barrymore who together work as deftly as, well, as music and lyrics. The harmonious result of this pairing is a charming and enjoyable romantic film. |
| EricDSnider.comEric D. SniderA frothy, funny, frivolous affair, largely because of Grant's contributions. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatNot even the considerable charm of Grant and Barrymore can make this trivial and predictable romantic comedy shine. |
| OhmyNews.comBrian OrndorfThe melody of the film is found between scenes, where Barrymore and Grant aren't forcing themselves into roles or inane banter, but coasting on each other's charisma and sneaking in a rapport with the audience that eludes Lawrence's grand design. |
