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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 ...
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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

Hugh Grant had to be convinced to sing himself and initially wanted nothing to do with his singing parts. After practicing and performing in the studio, he then felt so comfortable with it and announced he would perform the big concert scene live. When it was played back he was highly amused and humbled by how terrible it sounded and was then happy to use the pre-recorded sound. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Alex and Sophie are talking in the "Weight Not" clinic office, the box of files in front of Sophie disappears in one shot. See more »

Quotes

Alex Fletcher: [while performing] Girls, tell me something... Are these pants a bit too tight?
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Crazy Credits

During the end credits the video of 'Pop Goes My Heart' is played with
pop-ups similar to VH1's 'Pop-up Video' See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Top Gear: Episode #9.2" (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"Meaningless Kiss"
Written by Adam Schlesinger
Produced by Adam Schlesinger and Steven M. Gold
Performed by Hugh Grant See more »