Aasif Mandvi Khan as Khan. Matthew Morrison Ray as Ray. Jeremy Karson Charlie as Charlie. Emma Lesser Lucy as Lucy. Kristen Johnston Rhonda as Rhonda. More like this. Watch options.
Storyline Edit. Cheery Alex Fletcher lives comfortably in Manhattan off the residuals from his 80's pop success and reprising his hits at school reunions, theme parks, and state fairs.
But those gigs are declining, so he jumps at the chance to write a song and record it with reigning teen idol Cora Corman. Trouble is, he's good at melodies but needs a lyricist and has less than a week to finish. Enter Sophie Fisher, subbing for a friend who waters Alex's plants; she's a pretty good poet, quick witted, and could do it, if she'd agree.
But there's some sort of shadow over her head that Alex may not be able to charm his way past. And what if they do get a song written, what then? Share the music with someone you love. Rated PG for some sexual content. Did you know Edit. At some point, he stopped piano lessons and subsequently forgot what he had learned. Prior to the filming of the movie, he was taught to play the portions where his hands would be visible on the keys.
Goofs When Alex and Sophie are at breakfast, Sophie's cup changes positions several times between shots. Many times, she will lift the cup to take a drink, then in the next shot the cup is back on the table.
Quotes Alex Fletcher : It doesn't have to be perfect. Alternate versions In the original version Sophie enters Alex's apartment asking him if he has a watering pot and telling about the eighty year old German screaming at her. In the German dubbing this old man is French.
Soundtracks PoP! Blakemore and Alanna Vicente Produced by Josh Deutsch Performed by Hugh Grant [Played during the opening titles, sung by Alex in the amusement park, and played before and during the end titles]. User reviews Review. Top review. Cheesy and proud of it. Let's face it, often we go to the cinema for a bit of inconsequential fun. In case you were in any doubt, Music and Lyrics kicks off with an 80s-style Wham-like video of a band called as 'PoP'.
Firmly tongue in retro-chic, Hugh Grant is Alex Fletcher, the washed-up has-been now playing the nostalgia circuit for middle-aged housewives. He meets bubbly Sophie Fisher Drew Barrymore who waters the plants in his apartment but has a knack for writing lyrics. This saves his day when current pop-diva princess Cora asks him to write and record a duet with her. Chances are you are now reaching for the vomit bag or saying that maybe sounds like quite a giggle.
If you can stomach the idea of Hugh Grant singing his own songs and staging a come back then rest assured, this is a very polished and unsubstantial rom-com. He and Drew Barrymore propel the movie with energy, wit and a warm, lovable enthusiasm. While perhaps doing little more than playing new aspects of themselves, it is a delightful performance, and one backed up with catchy songs, a fabulous debut by Haley Bennett Cora and a heartfelt, realistic script.
Cora is a sort of teenage megastar, somewhere between Shakira, Britney Spears and a youthful Madonna. Here, as with Alex and Sophie, the echelons of the music world seem realistically portrayed. While the matches seem unbelievable at first, by the end of the film we want Hugh and Drew to continue their romance offstage, just as with classic romance films of the 30s, so by any mainstream yardstick, Music and Lyrics is a success.
The film is as unpretentious as its two lead actors, makes no great claims, and satisfies Valentine's Day release requirements with a sincerity that takes it a notch above the average cheese. Casting is spot-on, even down to Sophie's older and much larger sister, who has similar characteristics and mannerisms. It's easy viewing, and even contains nothing unsuitable for older children. If you want more sophisticated and substantial fare, you probably don't need film reviews to find your way to the nearest art-house cinema or Oscar blockbuster.
But for straight enjoyment, Music and Lyrics slides down like a very reasonable glass of rich chardonnay. Silly, formulaic, but rather well done. FAQ 1. What does "shanti, shanti" mean? Details Edit. Release date February 14, United States. United States. Warner Bros. Just spit it out. They're just lyrics. Sophie Fisher : "Just lyrics"? Alex Fletcher : Lyrics are important. They're just not as important as melody.
Sophie Fisher : I really don't think you get it. Alex Fletcher : Oh. You look angry. Click your pen. Sophie Fisher : A melody is like seeing someone for the first time. The physical attraction. Alex Fletcher : I so get that. Sophie Fisher : But then, as you get to know the person, that's the lyrics.
Their story. Who they are underneath. It's the combination of the two that makes it magical. Sign In. Play trailer Comedy Music Romance. Director Marc Lawrence. Marc Lawrence. Top credits Director Marc Lawrence. See more at IMDbPro. Trailer Music and Lyrics. Clip Featurette Interview Photos Top cast Edit. Daniel Stewart Sherman Willy as Willy. Aasif Mandvi Khan as Khan. Matthew Morrison Ray as Ray. Jeremy Karson Charlie as Charlie.
Emma Lesser Lucy as Lucy. Kristen Johnston Rhonda as Rhonda. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. Cheery Alex Fletcher lives comfortably in Manhattan off the residuals from his 80's pop success and reprising his hits at school reunions, theme parks, and state fairs.
But those gigs are declining, so he jumps at the chance to write a song and record it with reigning teen idol Cora Corman. Trouble is, he's good at melodies but needs a lyricist and has less than a week to finish. Enter Sophie Fisher, subbing for a friend who waters Alex's plants; she's a pretty good poet, quick witted, and could do it, if she'd agree. But there's some sort of shadow over her head that Alex may not be able to charm his way past.
And what if they do get a song written, what then? Share the music with someone you love. Rated PG for some sexual content. Did you know Edit. At some point, he stopped piano lessons and subsequently forgot what he had learned. Prior to the filming of the movie, he was taught to play the portions where his hands would be visible on the keys. Goofs When Alex and Sophie are at breakfast, Sophie's cup changes positions several times between shots. Many times, she will lift the cup to take a drink, then in the next shot the cup is back on the table.
Quotes Alex Fletcher : It doesn't have to be perfect. Alternate versions In the original version Sophie enters Alex's apartment asking him if he has a watering pot and telling about the eighty year old German screaming at her.
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