Much better than I expected...... everyone's in top form!!

Rating: 8/10 (24 May 2007)

This was one of those movies that eventually hits the queue on your online DVD service. I actually have enjoyed and have great affection for both the leads, but the promos didn't look great to me. Well, everyone involved in the movie was in top form. Hugh Grant put aside his recent run of cad-like roles and got his dry, incredible comic timing back in form. And with a musical flair that I never realized he had. Drew Barrymore has played the sweet, charming, slightly off-center, lovable everygirl about 5 times in a row. Apparently I can't get enough of it, cause she gets me every time. She is the most naturally likable actress working in movies today. The supporting cast is also terrific.
The story has been written up a hundred times, so it isn't re-inventing the romantic comedy wheel. Boy meets girl ,falls for girl, loses girl...........! Just because we know its coming, doesn't mean it can't be entertaining and this is great entertainment. Tip of the hat to writer/director Marc Lawrance. The one-liners are funny, the music is silly, entertaining and actually, pretty listenable. There is a mild harpooning of the music industry, which adds to the fun, without being mean spirited.
This was a fun surprise that I highly recommend to all fans of the stars and rom-coms in general. Oh, and check out the deleted scenes. Each one has a funny moment!