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Music
and Lyrics (2007)
Enter to win Music and Lyrics Prizes at the bottom
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Plot of
Music and Lyrics
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 Alex Fletcher (HUGH GRANT) is a washed-up
80s pop star who’s been reduced to working the nostalgia circuit at
county fairs and amusement parks. The charismatic and talented musician
gets a chance at a comeback when reigning diva Cora Corman invites him
to write and record a duet with her, but there’s a problem – Alex hasn’t
written a song in years, he’s never written lyrics, and he has to come
up with a hit in a matter of days. Enter Sophie Fisher (DREW
BARRYMORE), Alex’s beguilingly quirky plant lady, whose flair for
words strikes
a chord with the struggling songwriter. On the rebound from a bad
relationship, Sophie is reluctant to collaborate with anyone, especially
commitment-phobe Alex. As their chemistry heats up at the piano and
under it, Alex and Sophie will have to face their fears – and the music
– if they want to find the love and success they both deserve. The film
co-stars Brad Garrett as Alex’s steadfast manager, and Kristen Johnston
as Sophie’s sister, Rhonda. Newcomer Haley Bennett plays young,
pop-princess Cora Corman. |
Review of
Music and Lyrics
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Okay, Music and Lyrics was not what
I expected when I first popped the DVD into the player. We have
all seen the usual Hugh Grant movies and although you cannot corral
Barrymore's roles into one basket, you kind of expect the dopey
overplayed (dirty) blond type of role. However, both actors
pleasantly surprised me in this romantic comedy. Instead of rehashing
the story line that you can read above, you know that there is love in
the air between the two co-stars and the movie expresses it through
quirky scenes and well placed music.
Although I did not expect to laugh, I did
at times and even became interested in the characters. Although
the character development was thin, the story line was engrossing enough
even for the casual movie watcher. Luckily it did not overplay the
usual "chick flick" type of scenes and kept it moderately romantic.
Music and Lyrics was a pleasant surprise
and one that can be enjoyed by lovers of music, lovers of romance and
those that have ever loved. |
The Cast
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Director
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Producers
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Drew Barrymore |
as Sophie Fisher |
Marc Lawrence |
Bruce Berman - executive producer
Scott Elias - co-producer
Hal Gaba - executive producer
Nancy Juvonen - executive producer
Marc Lawrence - producer
Melissa Wells - co-producer |
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Hugh Grant |
as Alex Fletcher |
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Rating
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Length
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Production Co.
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Year
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PG-13 |
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Warner Bros. |
2007 |
Awards
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Related Links
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Official Site:
http://musicandlyrics.warnerbros.com |
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Music and Lyrics |
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Contest |
Contest Rules:
 1) Only one submission
per person.
2)
Prizes can only be shipped to mailing addresses
within the USA and Canada.
3)
There will be three winners
picked at random. One winner will receive a Musis and Lyrics
poster and a sticker set and the two other winners will receive a
poster only.
4) If you are under
18, please ask an adult before entering.
5) The contest shall
end at midnight on February 28th, 2007.
6) If a winner does
not respond within 14 days after notification, they will forfeit the prize and
another winner will be picked at random.
Submission Form:
Fill
out the form below:
This contest has
ended. Thanks for entering! |
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This review was written by Ian Ripley. Copyright
2007, All Rights Reserved. |
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