If you loved any of the 80's pop bands, you will enjoy this film

Rating: 8/10 (15 February 2007)

This was a cute romantic comedy about a has-been 80's pop singer and a girl who has lost her sense self.
When Alex (played by the ever-adorable Hugh grant), half of the former 80's band "PoP" is offered the chance to write a song for the current Pop Princess (think Shakira, but sweeter) he realizes that this could be his ticket out of theme parks and back into record stores. Too bad he can't write lyrics to save his life. In walks Sophie, (played by Drew Barrymore) the plant caretaker. While caring for Alex's plants, she unknowingly shows her talent for adding lyrics to melody. He needs her. And she doesn't know it, but she needs him too.
All in all, this was the kind of movie that makes for a great date or simply a great escape from reality . . . even if just for two hours.
No, it likely won't win an Oscar. And I highly doubt the awards shows will pay this little film any notice. But it made a gloomy day a little brighter by reminding me about the happier times in my life and the fact that life can be very sweet if you can just find your Way Back Into Love.
I left the theater with a smile on my face, a spring in my step, and humming the theme song.