Not one of my better reviews... but here it is nonetheless.
Music and Lyrics
By Powder
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Music and Lyrics
Directed By: Marc Lawrence
Starring: Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Haley Bennett, Brad Garrett, and Kristen Johnston
Releasing: Wed. Feb 14, 2007
Rating: PG-13
Running time: 96 min.
I don’t think I’ve laughed this long or loud at a movie since (ironically another Hugh Grant film) About A Boy. From the first moment the film begins we are transported back to the 80’s with the fictitious boy band Pop’s music video “Pop Goes My Heart”, with the perfect 80’s style video, bad hair, horrid clothing, and cheesy music.
PopWe are then rushed into the present where we discover that Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant), the second rate star of Pop to band mate’s Colin Thompson’s huge fame, is grasping to keep his “has-been” status to pay the bills. Performing for theme parks, high school reunions, and so on… He is finally getting a good opportunity to keep his foothold in the industry, he must write a song for the world’s biggest pop singing sensation (“bigger than Britney and Christina combined”) Cora Corman. But he must find a lyricist, Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore) to help him finish the song first.
GrantHugh Grant brought the best aspects of his Prime Minister character in Love Actually to this role, a bit more dancie and silly. The way he pulled off so many of the punch lines with true British humor, serious yet hilarious all the same, was the highlight of the film. Drew Barrymore’s Sophie Fisher had great quirks, a self-assured quality yet still self-conscience. Her character is the heart of the film and will be, no doubt the part that female audiences bond with. Haley Bennett’s pop princess, Cora Corman, was the perfect portrait of Britney Spears media persona – from the “dancing” spirit, the sexuality, the lack of reality, to even the world tour she’s to embark on, the “Karmic World Tour”. With these parallels to our perception with media it just completes the story with hilarity.
SisterBut possibly my favorite part of the entire film was the supporting characters. Chris Riley (Brad Garrett), Alex’s Manager and Rhonda Fisher (Kristen Johnston), Sophie’s fan girl sister. They have some hilarious moments throughout the film. They are likeable and have great chemistry with the other actors and fit into the story with great ease.
I have decided after seeing this film Music and Lyricsthat there should be a Hugh Grant section in my DVD collection. He is quickly beginning to rank on my favorite actor list. Drew has been on my favorite actress list for some time, and the two together are fabulous!
So for all of the women out there that are already dying to see this film, you won’t regret it. It’ll surely be the next film in your home collection after all of the Hugh Grant greats and the Wedding Singer. But men, if you are being drug to this by your wife, girlfriend, significant other, or just a friend – sit back and relax. It is a true chick flick, but my bet is you’ll find yourself laughing more than once. And if you can recall any bit of the 80’s you’ll have a great hysterical appreciation for this film! It could truly be a film that you will walk away from having enjoyed the last 96 min.
5 toes up! Such a fun film!!
Music and Lyrics
By Powder
www.entertainmentjunkies.com/200...ics/
Music and Lyrics
Directed By: Marc Lawrence
Starring: Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Haley Bennett, Brad Garrett, and Kristen Johnston
Releasing: Wed. Feb 14, 2007
Rating: PG-13
Running time: 96 min.
I don’t think I’ve laughed this long or loud at a movie since (ironically another Hugh Grant film) About A Boy. From the first moment the film begins we are transported back to the 80’s with the fictitious boy band Pop’s music video “Pop Goes My Heart”, with the perfect 80’s style video, bad hair, horrid clothing, and cheesy music.
PopWe are then rushed into the present where we discover that Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant), the second rate star of Pop to band mate’s Colin Thompson’s huge fame, is grasping to keep his “has-been” status to pay the bills. Performing for theme parks, high school reunions, and so on… He is finally getting a good opportunity to keep his foothold in the industry, he must write a song for the world’s biggest pop singing sensation (“bigger than Britney and Christina combined”) Cora Corman. But he must find a lyricist, Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore) to help him finish the song first.
GrantHugh Grant brought the best aspects of his Prime Minister character in Love Actually to this role, a bit more dancie and silly. The way he pulled off so many of the punch lines with true British humor, serious yet hilarious all the same, was the highlight of the film. Drew Barrymore’s Sophie Fisher had great quirks, a self-assured quality yet still self-conscience. Her character is the heart of the film and will be, no doubt the part that female audiences bond with. Haley Bennett’s pop princess, Cora Corman, was the perfect portrait of Britney Spears media persona – from the “dancing” spirit, the sexuality, the lack of reality, to even the world tour she’s to embark on, the “Karmic World Tour”. With these parallels to our perception with media it just completes the story with hilarity.
SisterBut possibly my favorite part of the entire film was the supporting characters. Chris Riley (Brad Garrett), Alex’s Manager and Rhonda Fisher (Kristen Johnston), Sophie’s fan girl sister. They have some hilarious moments throughout the film. They are likeable and have great chemistry with the other actors and fit into the story with great ease.
I have decided after seeing this film Music and Lyricsthat there should be a Hugh Grant section in my DVD collection. He is quickly beginning to rank on my favorite actor list. Drew has been on my favorite actress list for some time, and the two together are fabulous!
So for all of the women out there that are already dying to see this film, you won’t regret it. It’ll surely be the next film in your home collection after all of the Hugh Grant greats and the Wedding Singer. But men, if you are being drug to this by your wife, girlfriend, significant other, or just a friend – sit back and relax. It is a true chick flick, but my bet is you’ll find yourself laughing more than once. And if you can recall any bit of the 80’s you’ll have a great hysterical appreciation for this film! It could truly be a film that you will walk away from having enjoyed the last 96 min.
5 toes up! Such a fun film!!
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