A Stellar, Very Original, Heartwarming Production,

Rating: 9/10 (4 February 2017)

La La Land is a fantastic movie with a very well developed plot and an outstanding cast. It is one of the most refreshing films to hit theaters in years, the phenomenal Damien Chazelle harks back to the golden age of Hollywood musicals, all the while bringing a fresh, new take on the genre. It is not merely reflecting on the classic musicals, but updating it for today's world. The musical numbers are also outstanding, City of Stars being a particularly heartwarming song.
The final act did stumble a but, for me. It spends so much time developing Sebastian and Mia's relationship in great detail for the majority of the movie, that in the end it is as if they felt under pressure to wrap things up fast. The ending itself is a well executed one, but I will admit I felt underwhelmed by it, I was expecting something a lot bigger that could compete with what we had seen with the rest of the movie.
The highlight has o be the undeniable chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. They have worked together numerous times before that it seems almost effortless for them to perform with one another at this stage. This is very effective for an audience, watching two people simply enjoying being in each other's company. They chronicle the numerous different phases of these characters relationship brilliantly, portraying the emotions they are undergoing in each moment.
It is original, but it does not try too hard to be, it simply wants to tell a story about two people trying to conquer their dreams. Heartwarming, extravagant and well acted, La La Land is a treat that any moviegoer should not want to miss.
Two people trying to follow their ambitious dreams fall for each other along the way.
Best Performance: Ryan Gosling