Music and Lyrics

Rating: 5/10 (11 March 2007)

Music and Lyrics I had low intention on seeing this movie, but because of this premier release in Netherlands, and because it had Hugh Grant  I got inclined.
Hugh Grant plays an aging pop star with middle aged women's fan following, and waiting for a big break, which is provided by Cora Corman (in silly characterization of a eastern spiritual music icon)  who asks Hugh to write lyrics for her new stage song; and Hugh Grant takes the help of her watering the plants lady  Drew Barrymore to inspire and write lyrics. In turn Hugh and Drew fall in love, as usual there is a misunderstanding that inspires Hugh to write his original lyrics (which was pathetic) for Drew, which he sings on the last stage performance to get Drew back.
Hugh Grant is getting and looking haggard and middle aged, but still emits enough charm to act his way through the movie with his style. Drew Barrymore gives a good performance as an open, lively and messy young girl. The music and lyrics of the movie are a big let down, both do not have a touch of immortality in them, and would be forgotten with the movie  could have been better, especially when the name of the movie is "Music and Lyrics".
This is the second movie (first was Bobby) in recent time I have seen where the eastern spirituality angle is shown in poor light through weird characters who are interested in it. I being an Indian, it is a bit sad to see this depiction. May be it was because the director Marc Lawrence had some hangover of his "Miss Congeniality" series of comedy take on things.
It is an entertaining film  especially for those who like Hugh Grant type of romantic stuff.
(Stars 5 out of 10)