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Right off the bat let me say that I am an unapologetic Hugh Grant fan. Ditto for Drew Barrymore. So when I first read that the "King and Queen of the Romantic Comedy" were going to be in a movie together, I knew I'd see it. Even if, on paper, it didn't seem like they'd have any chemistry together. Isn't he too old? Isn't she too young? What could funky, quirky Drew have in common with droll, interminably uncomfortable Hugh? Turns out lots.
In Music and Lyrics, the pair have an undeniable chemistry. Both Drew and Hugh recently broke up with their long-term partners "IRL," and I wouldn't be surprised if they ended up together (a la Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie) that is how much I believed in their romance.
Music and Lyrics tells the tale of Hugh Grant as an aging 80's "has-been"(think Andrew Ridgely, the lesser known member of Wham! because that is what the movie makers want you to think) pairing up with a writer-turn-lyricist (Drew Barrymore) to write a song for the biggest pop star in the world (bigger than Britney and Christina combined). Beyond that, it's a pretty formulaic romantic comedy, but it is witty and intelligent and the characters actually get to "talk" instead of standing around making weird faces at each other. It reminded me of When Harry Met Sally, and that's a good thing.
Hugh and Drew working their magic are definitely the reason to see the movie, but I'd have to say running a very close second is the 80's-style music video that opens the movie (complete with 80's hair, dance moves, and abundance of 80's video cliches) and the "VH1 Pop Up Video-style" montage at the end. And you know what else? The songs by Adam Schlesinger really are catchy and clever. Even the '80's ones.
Music and Lyrics, Written and Directed by Marc Lawrence, Rated PG-13.
