![]() The film is as unpretentious as its two lead actors, makes no great claims, and satisfies Valentine's Day release requirements with a sincerity that takes it a notch above the average cheese. While the matches seem unbelievable at first, by the end of the film we want Hugh and Drew to continue their romance offstage, just as with classic romance films of the 30s, so by any mainstream yardstick, Music and Lyrics is a success. Here, as with Alex and Sophie, the echelons of the music world seem realistically portrayed. Her elaborate stage-shows have a 'Buddhism & thong'(mysticism and sex) philosophy. Cora is a sort of teenage megastar, somewhere between Shakira, Britney Spears and a youthful Madonna. While perhaps doing little more than playing new aspects of themselves, it is a delightful performance, and one backed up with catchy songs, a fabulous debut by Haley Bennett (Cora) and a heartfelt, realistic script. ![]() He and Drew Barrymore propel the movie with energy, wit and a warm, lovable enthusiasm. If you can stomach the idea of Hugh Grant singing his own songs and staging a come back then rest assured, this is a very polished and unsubstantial rom-com. Chances are you are now reaching for the vomit bag or saying that maybe sounds like quite a giggle. This saves his day when current pop-diva princess Cora asks him to write and record a duet with her. He meets bubbly Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore) who waters the plants in his apartment but has a knack for writing lyrics. Firmly tongue in retro-chic, Hugh Grant is Alex Fletcher, the washed-up has-been now playing the nostalgia circuit for middle-aged housewives. In case you were in any doubt, Music and Lyrics kicks off with an 80s-style Wham-like video of a band called as 'PoP'. Let's face it, often we go to the cinema for a bit of inconsequential fun.
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