Visual answer to easy listening...

Rating: 7/10 (15 February 2007)

With the exception of the painfully accurate 80s video spoof Hugh subjects himself to in the opening and closing credits, there's nothing to fear here. It's a solid, charming, slightly brainless "arrogant boy meets scatty girl" comedy with a few solid gutlaughs - and it's great to watch two masters of physical comedy bounce off each other.
...except in one way.
While as comic partners Barrymore and Grant sparkle wittily, their passion's about as bland and sophomoric as a Tiffany record. Friends - I'll buy that. Partners and work colleagues? Sure. Lovers? Sorry, no dice.
They're bolstered by an excellent supporting cast - particular credits to Kristen Johnson as one of Grant's former fans who still carries a torch despite 20 years and 2.4 kids, Haley Bennett as a convincingly vapid pop superstar and plenty of well-worked bit-part players.
So - it's an unashamed rom-com, it is what it is, and it'll leave you feeling happy and unchallenged. There's nothing wrong with a good 80s tune and similarly with this flick - although, like the tunes, in 20 years time you won't remember it until someone brings it up.