By Katie Potzick
“Music and Lyrics” is a feel good film that charms as it follows in the footsteps of earlier chick flicks like the “Wedding Singer” and “50 First Dates.”
The chemistry between Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant makes up for the formulaic plot and their witty banter keeps the story flowing and feeling fresh.
The movie centers on Alex Fletcher (Grant), as an has-been, 80s pop star, who gets a second chance at fame when an up and coming songtress asks him to write and record a duet with her. The problem being Alex hasn’t recorded anything in years and has never written a song ever.
This kind of role should be old hat for Grant, since he played almost the exact same part in the 2002 movie “About a Boy”.
His acting is excellent and he tops it all off with his trademark cheeky British grin. Barrymore’s part as the quirky plant lady is a bit more of a stretch for her, but she pulls it off with dead on comedic timing.
Sophie Fisher (Barrymore), saves the day by helping Alex write a catchy pop tune that will prove to be hard to forget.
Their collaboration inspires more than just lyrics and the two characters soon find themselves predictably and adorably in love.
Several obstacles are soon thrown in their path, the fun being in, will they make it through?
If this all sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is. “Music and Lyrics” is pure romantic comedy nonsense, but that’s what makes it entertaining and a great date movie.
The real surprise of the film comes in the form of Barrymore and Grant’s singing. Their voices are shockingly good and might have you wondering if they chose the wrong careers.
After seeing the movie, freshman Megan Powers said, “Music and Lyrics might be the best movie I’ve seen this year, in fact it’s my new favorite.”
So if you’re looking for something to watch with that special someone or the perfect pick me up for the single blues brought on by Valentines Day madness, this movie is for you.
-Katie Potzick
