Singing along
Ok. Perhaps I should change the name of my blog from "Woman About Town" to "Woman Holed Up in Her House Watching Movies." Because, well, that's basically all I've been doing lately. But in my defense, it's been cold outside. And because of the holidays, alot of places "about town" have been closed. So, I'm not a hermit, right?
The first movie I'd like to weigh in on is Music and Lyrics, starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore. Hugh Grant plays Alex Fletcher, a washed-up pop icon reconciled to performing at high school reunions and amusement parks. Barrymore plays Sophie Fisher, an eccentric young woman with a natural gift for lyrics. Fletcher gets a golden opportunity to write a new song for a famous young songstress. However, he only writes music, so he needs to find a lyricist to complete the song and achieve a comeback. Fisher happens by his apartment one day (she's working for his plant-watering service), overhears what he's working on, and supplies a few lyrics. Fletcher is impressed and begs her to help him write the song. After some convincing, the two get to work. Of course, you know what happens next. The two fall in love, write a great song, etc., etc.
The storyline is pretty trite, but nothing can detract from Grant's hilarious lines and perfect delivery. Also amusing are the peeks back into Fletcher's bygone pop career - the hair and dance moves will give you fits.
I'll admit, this movie will NOT change your life, and it's pretty predictable. But if you are looking to pass an afternoon with an agreeable romantic comedy and don't mind knowing how it all ends long before it actually does, curl up with this movie.
The first movie I'd like to weigh in on is Music and Lyrics, starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore. Hugh Grant plays Alex Fletcher, a washed-up pop icon reconciled to performing at high school reunions and amusement parks. Barrymore plays Sophie Fisher, an eccentric young woman with a natural gift for lyrics. Fletcher gets a golden opportunity to write a new song for a famous young songstress. However, he only writes music, so he needs to find a lyricist to complete the song and achieve a comeback. Fisher happens by his apartment one day (she's working for his plant-watering service), overhears what he's working on, and supplies a few lyrics. Fletcher is impressed and begs her to help him write the song. After some convincing, the two get to work. Of course, you know what happens next. The two fall in love, write a great song, etc., etc.
The storyline is pretty trite, but nothing can detract from Grant's hilarious lines and perfect delivery. Also amusing are the peeks back into Fletcher's bygone pop career - the hair and dance moves will give you fits.
I'll admit, this movie will NOT change your life, and it's pretty predictable. But if you are looking to pass an afternoon with an agreeable romantic comedy and don't mind knowing how it all ends long before it actually does, curl up with this movie.
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