I was never a fan of Hugh Grant , but sometimes you can write someone off totally and one day, unexpectedly, out of nowhere, they come back and surprise you. Such is the wonder of life. One never quite … more
I really enjoyed this tale of a struggling musical "has-been" who gets an opportunity to write a song for a pop superstar and by chance, finds a lyrics writer from an unexpected source (the lady who waters … more
Hugh Grant is the floundering has been of the 1980s musical scene, now relegated to playing high school reunions and amusement parks. His talent as a lyricist has vanished. Drew … more
I really enjoyed this tale of a struggling musical "has-been" who gets an opportunity to write a song for a pop superstar and by chance, finds a lyrics writer from an unexpected source (the lady who waters … more
I almost think I could watch Hugh Grant do just about anything and be amused. His deadpan, fluttery-eyed delivery seems to hit my funny-bone just right. In well-written work like 4 WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL … more
It's easy to dismiss Music and Lyrics as just another light romantic comedy, but that's because the whole "light romantic comedy" genre is so easily dismissible. That wouldn't be fair though, because … more
Cute little movie starring Hugh Grant as a washed-up 80s rock king...reduced to performing in venues like amusement parks. Drew Barrymore is filling in for the girl who usual waters his plants...and shows … more
Music and Lyrics is exactly what you'd expect. Hugh Grant plays the charmingly sarcastic character that his fans know and love. Drew Barrymore, doe-eyed … more
(2 1/2 *'s) 'Music and Lyrics' scores a great premise for a movie: A washed-up has-been 80's pop star, Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) wants to jump-start his status from amusement park retro act to a songwriting … more