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Music and Lyrics (2007)

PG_13  96 min  -  Comedy | Music | Romance   -  14 February 2007 (USA)
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A washed up singer is given a couple days to compose a chart-topping hit for an aspiring teen sensation. Though he's never written a decent lyric in his life, he sparks with an offbeat younger woman with a flair for words.

Director:

Marc Lawrence

Writer:

Marc Lawrence
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hugh Grant ...
Scott Porter ...
Nick Bacon Nick Bacon ...
Pop Bass Player
Andrew Wyatt Andrew Wyatt ...
Pop Guitar Player (as Andrew Wyatt Blakemore)
Dan McMillan Dan McMillan ...
Pop Drummer
Tom Foligno Tom Foligno ...
Has-Beens Promo Announcer (voice)
Zak Orth ...
Brooke Tansley ...
Janice Stern - TV Executive #2
Daniel Stewart Sherman ...
Willy
Brad Garrett ...
Aasif Mandvi ...
Drew Barrymore ...
Haley Bennett ...
Matthew Morrison ...
Ray
Jason Antoon ...
Greg Antonsky
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Storyline

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? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Singer | Lyricist | Concert | Band | Reference To Cole Porter  | See more »

Taglines:

Share the music with someone you love.

Genres:

Comedy | Music | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexual content See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Letra y música See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£1,929,058 (UK) (11 February 2007) (432 Screens)

Gross:

$50,514,047 (USA) (6 May 2007)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:  | Philippines:  | Hong Kong:  | Argentina:  | Croatia: (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Sophie mentions that her sister, Rhonda, is seven years older. Kristen Johnston is, in fact, 7 years older than Drew Barrymore. (Hugh Grant is 14 years older than Drew.) See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: There is a scene where Alex and Sophie are walking to the coffee shop. The camera is traveling behind Sophie and Alex but you can clearly see that the audio is not synchronized with the movement of Alex' lips. See more »

Quotes

Sophie Fisher: Are you OK?
Alex Fletcher: Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. It's just my Pop! hip. It comes from years of doing our patented dance move. My God, I've suffered for my art.
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Crazy Credits

During the end credits the video of 'Pop Goes My Heart' is played with
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Connections

References Words and Music (1948) See more »

Soundtracks

"Tony the Beat"
Written by Jesper Anderberg, Johan Bengtsson, Maja Ivarsson, Frederik Nilsson and Felix Rodriguez
Performed by The Sounds
Courtesy of Scratchie/New Line Records/Warner Sweden See more »