Very enjoyable

Rating: 8/10 (13 July 2009)

Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore are the "Music and Lyrics" in this 2007 film, also starring Brad Garrett, Kirsten Johnson, and Haley Bennett. Hugh Grant plays Alex Fletcher, a former teen idol who was part of a group called Pop in the '80s. His partner went off on his own and became a big star, but Alex is stuck doing concerts at Great Adventure and Knox Berry Farm. When he gets the chance to write a song for a hot property, a Britney type named Cora, his agent (Garrett) frantically sends him a lyricist, who doesn't work out. But Sophie Fisher (Barrymore) who is replacing his plant waterer, turns out to be a natural lyricist. He finally convinces her to work with him, though it isn't easy.
There's no real substance to this movie, nor was any substance intended. It's a light, fun, highly entertaining movie with charming stars. The flashbacks to the Pop music videos and Grant doing his famous "Pop" move are great. Grant has a great turn with a line, and Barrymore is very sweet.
A good time. Don't look for War and Peace, and you'll enjoy it.