Customer Reviews
Piffle 
2009-01-02
There is zero chemistry between the aging Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore, so the romance here is ice-cold. Grant does have a few comic moments as a washed up 80s pop singer, thanks to the script. But Barrymore is given nothing funny to say whatsoever. The twirpy pop star who wants them to write a song for her is the best thing in the movie. If you need to turn your mind off completely, this is a good candidate to watch.
It does what it should, and is good for the heart, the soul and the funny bone 
2008-12-08
The key to this movie is quite simple, really. You take two incredibly talented dramatic and comedy actors, a fantastic script, great music, a wonderful cast of supporting actors and a non-stop emotional roller coaster and you make a movie.
Why rate this romantic comedy 5 stars? Because I can't rate it 10! It does what a movie is supposed to do, it MOVES you. You laugh, you sigh, smile, cross- your-fingers - there isn't one person who hasn't gone through some if not all of the emotions this movie elicits. These talented people make characters which touch your heart. That's what movies are supposed to do. Fabulous!
Great Movie. 
2008-12-05
Music and Lyrics is one of the good one's. It does an especially great job of bringing you back to the 80's. "Pop! Goes My Heart" should have been a top 40 song back then. Hugh and Drew are the best.
Utterly formulaic - and utterly delightful. 2008-10-17
Hugh Grant is the floundering has been of the 1980s musical scene, now relegated to playing high school reunions and amusement parks. His talent as a lyricist has vanished.
Drew Barrymore is surprisingly good at the ditz substituting for the regular plant waterer. (Yes, plant waterer.)
Grant is offered the opportunity to write a new song for a pop tart rock queen, Cora Corman played by the drop-dead gorgeous and talented Haley Bennett.
You can guess the rest. Grant needs to come up with lyrics in a few days . . . and Barrymore is a natural. Boy meets girl and all that.
It all works out in the end, of course.
This is just a sweet, utterly predictable romance made remarkable by the excellent performances by Grant and Barrymore and the extraordinary presence of Bennett. Just a lot of fun.
Jerry
Catchy 2008-10-05
I love the music in this movie! It makes fun of 80s and modern music equally. I like both Grant and Barrymore, but think they're an odd couple. Garrett is perfect in his role as the agent friend, as is Johnson as the 80s crazed sister. The music keeps getting stuck in my head. This is another good chick-flick night movie.
Excellent 2008-09-29
First you're hot, then you're not...and then you're Alex Fletcher (HUGH GRANT). So when the sizzlingest tween-queen on the charts asks the has-been '80s pop sensation to write her a song, he grabs for another chance at stardom. Problem: Alex can say it with music, but he sure can't say it with words. Enter Sophie Fisher (DREW BARRYMORE), his beguiling if quirky plant lady, who has a green thumb for lyrics. Together, they go after songwriting success -- and discover that if you want to write the perfect love song, it helps to fall in love. With Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore at the keyboard and Marc Lawrence (Two Weeks Notice) directing, Music and Lyrics is a witty, wacky romantic comedy that faces the music...and laughs!
How could you not love this? 2008-09-17
I had very low expectations of this movie but was pleasantly surprised at this delightful little treat. It's Hugh Grant at his best. Drew Barrymore is perfect as the slightly wacky plant-sitter, Sophie, who ends up teaming with Alex to write a song for the newest, hottest, young singing star, Cora (think Britney Spears in the 90's).
Alex thinks the music is the most important part but Sophie tells him that the music is like when you first meet someone but the lyrics are the story, what you learn you get to know them. Big surprise -- this proves to be true for them, too.
The song they write "A Way Back into Love" could be the theme song for their relationship. They each have their own kind of insecurities and neuroses and their partnership -- and love for each other --ultimately helps them grow and become much more than they were before. Along the way there's some very cleaver dialogue; hilarious, spot-on musical performances from Hugh Grant and Haley Bennett (Cora); and a great performance from Kristen Johnson as Sophie's sister Rhonda.
Ok, so the end is a little sappy but it doesn't take away from the magic that happens when the music and lyrics come together.
Delightful and whimsical ... first movie I LIKE Hugh Grant in ... 2008-09-03
Drew Barrymore is just a sweetie! I loved her in "50 first dates", "The Wedding Singer", and as the voice of the girlfriend in "Curious George".
Hugh Grant has always been cast in roles I just don't like - a playboy and an inconsiderate poop.
FINALLY Hugh Grant shows some glimmer of growing up (at least on screen)! He and Drew's character hook up and they eventually move in together (after the credits roll, of course).
In the meantime, however, he plays the fading pop star. Drew (who is MUCH younger than his character) happens into his life and they are "lucky" enough to "bump" into each other and write a hit song.
I've watched it at least 15 times, and still put it on in the background because the music is just so good and the plot is just so simple and cute. I can't believe Hugh has such a nice voice - he missed his calling as a true pop star!
Hayley Bennett is really annoying (in a good way) as Cora, and the finished song sounds great with her and Hugh singing it!
Chick flick to the max, but any guy that watches it with his sweetie definitely earns brownie points!
Very enjoyable.
DVD purchase 2008-09-01
DVD in perfect condition, delivered promptly. Appreciated being informed of the progress of shipping. Thankyou.
Music and Bad Writing 2008-08-31
I just couldn't get into this. I like Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant, it's the writing I didn't like. I actually liked the music video and the song "pop", I thought it was cleverly incorporated into the film, but 30 minutes into the film, I had to unfortunately shut it down. I remember having my finger nervously perched atop the stop button of the remote control, waiting for that right moment to end the viewing process. There were a couple close calls, as I gave it a few more minutes hoping something miraculous might take place. I was getting a vibe that the actors were struggling with the script and trying desperately to turn this film into something it could never be. There will never be another "Sleepless In Seattle", we're not living in that kind of world anymore. The plot was bordering on unnecessary, like, does this movie even need to be made? With no interest or emotional investment here, the mind overpowered the heart and my finger took over. I unabashedly hit the stop button and clumsily fumbled over my bed to eject the dvd. "I just can't do this tonight", I thought to myself interspectivly. I am not trying to defend myself, this is just the way it went down.
