American Idol's acid-tongued judge Simon Cowell must be so pleased. For the second time in a row, Hugh Grant is playing a character inspired by him in a Hollywood film.

After his role as the sarcastic British judge in last year's American Dreamz, Hugh Grant now plies his charm in Music and Lyrics as an ex-member of a 1980s British pop group. Living in New York, the has-been is trying to revive his career by getting involved in a reality TV show along together with other has-beens such as Debbie Gibson and REO Speedwagon.

Hugh is offered a lot of money to compose a hit song for a newly-minted pop princess (Hayley Bennett). But though he can think up a tune, he cannot quite come up with the right lyrics — until a chance meeting with a professional plant doctor (Drew Barrymore) with a knack for writing snappy lyrics. The two decide to collaborate — and, of course, they fall in love.

Music and Lyrics offers nothing new in the romantic comedy genre. But it is sweet, funny and likeable enough to take your date to.