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59 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

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  • Starring: Drew Barrymore, Hugh Grant
  • Summary: When a washed-up eighties pop star (Grant) gets the chance to make a comeback, he teams up with an unlikely partner (Barrymore) on his road back to success.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: William Arnold
    83
    The movie is an unusually witty and intelligent romantic comedy and Hollywood's best Valentine's Day gift in years.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Pete Vonder Haar
    60
    The plot is paper-thin, and the set-up is beyond contrived (a plant waterer?), but there are a surprising number of laughs, and the saccharine content is kept to a minimum. A mostly enjoyable experience, all told.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ella Taylor
    30
    Among its other sins, the disposable romantic comedy Music and Lyrics fluffs a golden opportunity to make hay with Grant's dark side.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. BeckyWilson
    10
    Hugh Grant just stays adorable. It is so lovely to have him aging right along with me! Very fun movie and a must for anyone who loves vintage Hugh Grant.… Expand
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  2. BillV.
    5
    Methodical delivery slowed this movie down and left at least one sub-plot unexplored. Bu ok if you like seeing Barrymore and Grant together.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. BlancoA.
    3
    Wow, is that Metascore off! I haven't been this bored by a romantic comedy since "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." Seriously, I've never seen Hugh Grant with such a blunted edge. Seriously disappointing compared with such films as Bridget Jones, About a Boy, and Notting Hill. Don't bother.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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