Movie Queue: 'Music and Lyrics'

Starring: Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Brad Garrett, Kristen Johnston







First off, I would like to say that I saw this movie with my niece last Saturday. We had a female bonding day and decided to have lunch together and check out a movie. She was born towards the end of the 80's (1989), so needless to say, she got a kick out of the opening scene. If you're a product of the 80's, like I am, you'll get an even bigger kick out of it because it brings back some memories.

Alex Fletcher (Grant) is a washed-up 80's pop star (see picture) who's reduced to gigs at reunions, county fairs and amusement parks. He's given a chance to make a comeback when reigning songstress Cora Corman invites him to write a song and record a duet with her. There's just one tiny--itty-bitty, really--problem: he hasn't written a song in years. Scratch that, he's never written a song. Oh yeah, and it has to be written within a matter of days.

Enter Sophie (Barrymore), his plant lady. When she makes a suggestion regarding some lyrics, Alex immediately hires her on to help him. After some initial protests, she agrees and what ensues is a humorous 72 hr scramble to come up with a song.

I love Hugh Grant movies. His comedic timing is always "spot on":

Sophie: "That's a nice thing to say from a man who wears tight pants."

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