Sunday, February 18, 2007

Film Review: Music and Lyrics

Music and Lyrics
February 18, 2007

I hope my son will forgive me. We like many of the same films and he claims he walked out of this one. Recently I have viewed some outstanding Oscar worthy drama. Sometimes you just want to be entertained and not have your heart in your mouth and your stomach in a knot. I came with no expectations and found myself absolutely delighted from beginning to end. Drew Barrymore is pert, adorable and very good. Hugh Grant always sounds the same and acts the same in all his films. He does have a sense of comedy and perfect timing. The two together make a delightful match. Hugh Grant plays the part of Alex Fletcher. He is a POP singer who hasn’t had a hit in many years. His early works are so bad that they are hilarious. Cora is a young sex symbol singer. She likes Alex and wants him to write a song for her. He is talented in the music department but can’t write lyrics. Enter Sophie ( Drew Barrymore) as the lady who waters his plants... She hears Alex at the piano and quietly adds some lyrics. This is the beginning of a team. The two write a hit song for Cora and of course become a team in life. There are many laughs. The pace is fast. It is sheer entertainment without demanding anything form the audience other than enjoying it.

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