Billy Griffith, Brad Garrett, Brooke Tansley

Alex Fletcher, a washed-up '80s pop star, has been reduced to working the nostalgia circuit at county fairs and amusement parks. The charismatic and talented musician gets a chance at a comeback when ...( read more  read more... )reigning diva Cora Corman invites him to write and record a duet with her, but there's a problem--Alex hasn't written a song in years, he's never written lyrics, and he has to come up with a hit in a matter of days. Enter Sophie Fisher, Alex's beguilingly quirky plant lady, whose flair for words strikes a chord with the struggling songwriter. On the rebound from a bad relationship, Sophie is reluctant to collaborate with anyone, especially commitment-phobe Alex. As their chemistry heats up at the piano and under it, Alex and Sophie will have to face their fears--and the music--if they want to find the love and success they both deserve.

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62% liked it

159 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Marc Lawrence

Release Date: December 31, 2006

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DVD Release Date: May 8, 2007

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  • September 30, 2009
    Started off really well with a washed up 80's pop star trying to kick start his career. Starting with a funny fake video I thought I was in for a happy surprise but alas, it didn't last and it soon descended into a cliché ridden mess.
  • December 31, 2008
    Rom-com is not one of my favorie genres. That being said I have to admit that Barrymore and Grant do work well together and this movie is quite pleasant and entertaining.
  • August 25, 2008
    Starting with one of the best opening scenes I've seen in past years. It's easy for me to like this, cuz I've been growing up listening (forced by my mother...) to Abba, A-ha and different 80's pop bands.

    Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore act good together and they have a good on-...( read more)screen chemistry. Does Grant do any other roles than romcoms? Is he so badly typecast?

    It's totally predictable, has a great 80's soundtrack (Grant sings his songs by himself!) but a terrible modern soundtrack with these awful Britney-like pop songs. Still I enjoyed it cuz there's a lot of dialogue in it that's really good and funny.
  • August 6, 2008
    Cute.
  • June 26, 2008
    Movie about a washed-up pop star (Grant) and a young writer (Barrymore) who figure out a way to write a successful song and learn a bit about love.
  • November 4, 2009
    I LOVE THIS MOVIE! First of all Alex Fletcher in the beginning -- Pop! Goes My Heart! I LOVE IT! Sounds so 80s and perfect romantic comedy!
  • November 2, 2009
    fain...trebuie sa-l mai vad o data macar
  • November 2, 2009
    Cora's steamy and sticky version LOL!!
  • October 30, 2009
    the same old romantic comedy script mad-libbed into something vaguely different from every other romcom starring Hugh Grant.
  • October 30, 2009
    great movie...funny and inspiring

Critic Reviews


February 16, 2007
Pete Hammond, Maxim

Who knew Hugh Grant could sing? It's no masterpiece but it is a great way to kill 96 minutes and get points from your girlfriend in the process. full review

February 14, 2007
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Grant strikes precisely the right note with regard to Alex's career: He's too intelligent not to be a little embarrassed, but he's far too brazen to feel anything like shame. full review

February 14, 2007
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

When the movie zooms in on their fruit-and-nutcake relationship, it's adorable, too. full review

February 14, 2007
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Most of the musical numbers, including the central song, are unexpectedly catchy and believable. Thanks for that goes to songwriter Adam Schlesinger of the band Fountains of Wayne. full review

February 14, 2007
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

In the end, the movie's just the kind of enjoyably empty-headed fluff it celebrates and mocks. full review

February 14, 2007
Kurt Loder, MTV

Grant, a comic actor of superb timing and limitless likeability, has possibly never been funnier than he is here. full review

February 14, 2007
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Music and Lyrics aspires to nothing more than the competent dispensing of mild amusement and easy emotion.

February 13, 2007
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Despite dragging in the last third, the movie works as a light and frothy confection for an enjoyable Valentine's Day treat. full review

February 13, 2007
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

A satisfying scoop of audiovisual comfort food. Expect more and you have no one to blame but yourself. full review

February 13, 2007
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

If there's one thing Music and Lyrics understands, it's the apparent effortlessness of a good pop song, the way, particularly on a bad day, it can seem like a gift floating down from the heavens. full review

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Comments


  • pavacri23
    February 23, 2008
    this movie has a lot bad critics
  • alainalynn2011
    August 13, 2007
    haley bennet is so awesome!! i love her! and hugh grant is so funny!! lol pop goes my heart! ahha
  • kassietu
    August 5, 2007
    omg luved haley bennet in it!
  • MariselaTobar96
    July 25, 2007
    omg this movie is so funny!!! I love this movie so bad!!!
  • BlackChaosFire
    July 11, 2007
    ive seen it but my sister payed me to stay watching..

    very....weird movie but it was alright
  • ain5ie
    July 7, 2007
    Hugh Grant at his best, paired with Drew Barrymore This is a classic rom/comedy.. Great!!!
  • nolovenoheartnopain
    July 6, 2007
    If u are into romantic and boy and gurl type of movie ...dis is it...go ahead....one of the best movies of its kind....and have lovely song.
  • JustAnotherJonasBrothersFan
    June 19, 2007
    I Loved This Movie My Fav Part Was The POP Gose My Heart Video I Whatched It So Many Times... I Thought Scott Porter Was Really Hot In It.
    -Amanda <3
  • marcolio95
    June 18, 2007
    THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE EVA
  • foxyninja
    June 16, 2007
    i love this movie man!!

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