"The music and the words" do not really try to put something different like a normal romantic comedy. The idea of romance flourished under the intense creative partnership is a fresh take to the mainstream romantic comedy, which makes it unfortunate that the film never really delivers on a fresh area. The film does not really have any energy to it, although it takes a charismatic themselves together, Hugh and Drew just do not have chemistry (no matter what you've heard the promo featurette in the extras package), which is kind of crucial importance for a romantic comedy. So, ultimately, you end up with a pretty boring film. This record as a romantic comedy is actually almost the wrong view of the "chemistry" does not really kick in until the last few minutes of the film. The largest part of the film is spent watching Hugh and Drew to write a song. Entertainment in some parts, but not translated into something interesting on the screen.
It does have some good parts to it. Drew gives quite an excellent definition of the music (it's like when someone first time, physical attractiveness) and lyrics (that's when you get to know someone inside and see their story below). There is a fantastic send-to 80-pop video that opens the film, and Hugh was dancing and singing is fun. And anything with Cora Corman (teen pop idol in the film) is very funny.
Hugh Grant was quite reasonable as a clean 80's pop star Alex Fletcher. He does not really go for anything special comedy-wise, but he manages to carry the film. Drew Barrymore is sweet as love interest Sophie, but her strange character can be annoying to watch at times. Brad Garrett (from Everybody Loves Raymond) strange looks miscast here. He towers over everyone and it's a little strange to see him play a straight guy to Hugh. Kristen Johnson (former Third Rock from the Sun) is her job pretty well as Drew sister who is a big fan of Hugh's. only act climax comes from newcomer Haley Bennett who plays Cora Corman ridiculous that satirises teen pop girls of our generation. Watching her throw a hissy-fit about wanting to dance better than Shakira, and also danced half naked in front of Buddhist statues (her religion) is nothing short of ridiculous. It shows how crazy they can be!
All in all, it can take several hours, but ultimately you're not missing anything if you do not see this movie.
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