2008 Woodie Awards
Students tune in to 'Music and Lyrics'
Shelley Thomas
Issue date: 2/22/07 Section: A & E
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The new movie "Music and Lyrics" had something to sing about last week when this comedy opened everywhere in theaters on Valentine's Day.
Alex Fletcher, played by Hugh Grant, is a has-been eighties pop star that was reduced to working at amusement parks and high school reunions. Alex gets his chance to make a comeback when a current pop sensation, Cora Corman, asks him to write and record a duet with her.
Everything seemed great, however, Alex has never written lyrics before and had to come up with a hit song in just a few days. This is where Sophie Fisher comes in, played by Drew Barrymore, to help this struggling songwriter.
Sophie is an eccentric plant lady who has a flair for words and caught the attention of Alex, who then begs for her to collaborate with him on the song. Sophie is reluctant at first because she is vulnerable from a previous relationship that ended badly, but soon Alex and Sophie's chemistry heat up as they search for the love and achievement that they both seek.
"I thought it was really cute," said Kristin Moliterno, sophomore, Harrison, N.Y. "It was definitely a date movie, perfect for Valentine's Day, and there was a lot more comedy in it than I expected."
Even if you were not in a romantic mood, it was still an enjoyable movie to watch. The writer and director of this film, Marc Lawrence, packed this movie with music, starting it off with a witty and cheesy video that is unforgettable and initially established what Grant's character was like in the eighties.
"It was surprisingly entertaining," said Ryan Simpson, sophomore, New Hartford, N.Y. "My favorite parts were definitely the re-creations of the eighties videos. I thought Hugh Grants hip-trusting was hilarious."
"Music and Lyrics" would not have been as amusing if it wasn't for its talented cast. With Hugh Grant's witty one-liners and Drew Barrymore's sweet and ditzy personality this movie definitely scores high.
"I love Drew Barrymore," said Casey Devane, sophomore, Humarock, Mass. "She's one of my favorite actresses. She made the movie adorable and she and Hugh Grant had such great chemistry together."
"Music and Lyrics" was uniquely humorous and romantic, making it one of the best Valentine's Day gifts Hollywood could give.
Alex Fletcher, played by Hugh Grant, is a has-been eighties pop star that was reduced to working at amusement parks and high school reunions. Alex gets his chance to make a comeback when a current pop sensation, Cora Corman, asks him to write and record a duet with her.
Everything seemed great, however, Alex has never written lyrics before and had to come up with a hit song in just a few days. This is where Sophie Fisher comes in, played by Drew Barrymore, to help this struggling songwriter.
Sophie is an eccentric plant lady who has a flair for words and caught the attention of Alex, who then begs for her to collaborate with him on the song. Sophie is reluctant at first because she is vulnerable from a previous relationship that ended badly, but soon Alex and Sophie's chemistry heat up as they search for the love and achievement that they both seek.
"I thought it was really cute," said Kristin Moliterno, sophomore, Harrison, N.Y. "It was definitely a date movie, perfect for Valentine's Day, and there was a lot more comedy in it than I expected."
Even if you were not in a romantic mood, it was still an enjoyable movie to watch. The writer and director of this film, Marc Lawrence, packed this movie with music, starting it off with a witty and cheesy video that is unforgettable and initially established what Grant's character was like in the eighties.
"It was surprisingly entertaining," said Ryan Simpson, sophomore, New Hartford, N.Y. "My favorite parts were definitely the re-creations of the eighties videos. I thought Hugh Grants hip-trusting was hilarious."
"Music and Lyrics" would not have been as amusing if it wasn't for its talented cast. With Hugh Grant's witty one-liners and Drew Barrymore's sweet and ditzy personality this movie definitely scores high.
"I love Drew Barrymore," said Casey Devane, sophomore, Humarock, Mass. "She's one of my favorite actresses. She made the movie adorable and she and Hugh Grant had such great chemistry together."
"Music and Lyrics" was uniquely humorous and romantic, making it one of the best Valentine's Day gifts Hollywood could give.
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