Music And Lyrics

There a few surprises to be had in this well-executed, amiable and formulaic rom-com that sees Hugh Grant cast as a faded 80s pop star trying to reignite his career by crafting a hit song with his quirky new lyricist and love interest, Sophie (Drew Barrymore). The predictably daft premise requires Grant to sing horrible pop pastiches in a reedy thin voice (admittedly amusing), deliver caustic one-liners and provide one of the genuinely guffaw-worthy moments when his face is forced in the butter dish during a restaurant spat. Meanwhile, Barrymore turns in her practiced cuteness by biting her lip beguilingly and saying all her lines in her characteristic sing-song cadence.

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- Music And Lyrics: Clip - This song is intended for humans
- Music And Lyrics: Exclusive interview with Hugh Grant & Drew Barrymore
- TV spot
- Music & Lyrics Trailer

Film Details

PG
UK Theatrical Release Date: Feb 9th 2007

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- AMIE2395
  
  Jun 11th 2009, 20:18
  
  OMG why has nobody reviewed this film i love this film and think it is such a light hearted and sometimes witty film! :D get reviewing ppl!
  
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