Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 02/14/07 Home Video 05/08/07 MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for some sexual content Running Time 1 hour 36 minutes Genre Comedy, Romance Director Marc Lawrence Writer Marc Lawrence Cast Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Brad Garrett, Kristen Johnston, Haley Bennett, Aasif Mandvi, Campbell Scott Studio Warner Brothers |
MUSIC AND LYRICS
SYNOPSIS
Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) is a washed-up 80s pop
star who's 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 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 (Drew
Barrymore), 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. The film co-stars Brad Garrett as
Alex's steadfast manager, and Kristen Johnston as
Sophie's sister, Rhonda. Newcomer Haley Bennett
plays young, pop-princess Cora Corman.
--© Warner Bros.
Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) is a washed-up 80s pop
star who's 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 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 (Drew
Barrymore), 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. The film co-stars Brad Garrett as
Alex's steadfast manager, and Kristen Johnston as
Sophie's sister, Rhonda. Newcomer Haley Bennett
plays young, pop-princess Cora Corman.
--© Warner Bros.
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