Music and Lyrics is exactly what one expects it to be. It looks like a cute, fun romantic comedy and it is just that. Arriving in theaters on Valentine's Day, audiences will most likely consist of groups of Singletons (single women) and couples (women and men who are forced to be there) and though it is a chick-flick, guys will be able to appreciate it as well.
There were some really funny moments and Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore are great together. They are not smoldering together from the onset but there is a great amount of chemistry that makes their connection believable. Kristen Johnston previously of television's "3rd Rock from the Sun" co-stars as Barrymore's older sister and is hilarious. Brad Garrett is Grant's manager and though I was thoroughly annoyed with him on "Everybody Loves Raymond" (I don't love Raymond...that will not be discussed at this time), I really liked him in this role which was more low-key and much smarter.
Hugh Grant lent his vocals to most of the songs in the film and he and Barrymore sing one together as well. "Pop Goes My Heart" was stuck in my head for a little while after the movie and thanks to writing this is in my head again. It is the hit song by Grant's character Alex Fletcher's ficticious 80's band "Pop". The cheesy Wham!-ish music video for "Pop Goes My Heart" opens the film and for any VH1's Pop-up Video fans, there is also another video treat at the end!
Again, I recommend this one because I like romantic comedies that don't necessarily delve too deep but do make you feel good, and like you might find love even if you don't have it this Valentine's Day.
Best if served with buttered popcorn.
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