Music and Lyrics ***
Cast: Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Brad Garrett, Haley Bennett, Campbell Scott
Director: Marc Lawrence
Running Length: 1:43
MPAA Classification: PG-13

Alex Fletcher (Grant) was a big name back in the 1980’s as a member of the band Pop! At least, he was with teenage girls. 20 years later he is a has-been who works state fairs. Miraculously, his agent Chris (Garrett) hooks him up to with a chance to record a duet with Cora (Bennett), the latest big name pop star. The only condition is that he needs to write a duet in less than a week. Not having written anything new in a long time, this seems like quite the challenge until Sophie (Barrymore), the woman who waters his plants, shows some lyrical skill. She is reluctant to help him, but eventually caves in and soon they are writing a song and falling in love.

Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore are no strangers to the romantic comedy, and for the most part, they bring their A game. The video of Grant from his 80’s heyday is almost worth the price of admission itself. The two have good chemistry, and there are some genuine laughs to be had. “Music and Lyrics” is an enjoyable romantic comedy.