Music and Lyrics
2007 · Movie · PG-13 · 104 min · ★ 6.5 · 61% critics
A washed-up '80s pop star is pulled back into the spotlight when a reigning pop diva asks him to write and record a duet. With only days to deliver a charting song, he must solve a songwriting crisis and team up with an unexpected lyric-writing partner.
Also known as Come back
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Details
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-02-09
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Critic score
- 61/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (1,800 votes)
About
You’ll like this breezy 80s-themed rom com if you enjoy lighthearted music-driven stories and lots of jokes about pop culture; Not for you if you want heavy drama, nonstop laughs, or strong romantic chemistry—try Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist or StarStruck if you prefer a similar vibe.
Pros: catchy retro music; witty dialogue; feel-good romance | Cons: uneven lead chemistry; thin supporting roles; predictable storyline
Themes
- pop star
- romcom
- has been
- songwriting
- piano
- lyrics
Cast & crew
Drew Barrymore
as Sophie Fisher
Hugh Grant
as Alex Fletcher
Brad Garrett
as Chris Riley
Haley Bennett
as Cora Corman
Brooke Tansley
as Janice Stern
Aasif Mandvi
as Khan
Zak Orth
as David Newbert
Scott Porter
as Colin Thompson
- NB
Nick Bacon
as Pop Bass Player
Andrew Wyatt
as Pop Guitar Player
Directed by Marc Lawrence