Cinematic Masterpiece, One of the Best Films of the Modern Age

Rating: 10/10 (25 December 2016)

La La Land is simply one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen. Coming from someone whose favorite movie of all time is Black Swan, I tend to like darker movies, but this more romantic movie blew most movies I've seen in my lifetime out of the water. At the surface, it's a simple boy-meets-girl love story, but the real magic lies in the artistic direction. I came into this movie expecting a lot due to Chazelle's previous work of art, Whiplash, and I left the theater absolutely satisfied. The way the visual effects, music, and dance play out in this movie make it the masterpiece that it truly is. Emma Stone is the perfect amount of quirky for the lead female role, while Ryan Gosling is the perfect amount of dapper for the lead male role. The two have GREAT chemistry on-screen. The transition from musical moments to serious ones to comedic ones is seamless. PLEASE go see this masterpiece. It is SO worth your money.