Old fashioned Hollywood style but with a twist!

Rating: 8/10 (14 January 2017)

La la land is a spectacular piece of cinema. In fact I would go as far as to say that it is not a film but more of an emotional journey that both the characters and audience go through.
The acting and dance choreography is very impressive and has clearly taken along time to perfect but it is definitely time well spent as the finished product is dazzling to watch. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling have an excellent screen presence that really draws you in and makes you look that ever bit closer at every frame.
The cinematography of the movie is beautiful and the shots in the film are like paintings. The vibrant colours and camera movement are everything that's good about the film industry that somehow went missing. From watching the film it is clear that director Damien Chazelle had a strong vision that he and his cast and crew brought to life.
The music of La la land is hypnotic and makes you feel nostalgic. It is strange how it works its way into your mind. I have a feeling that I will be humming along to the tune of La la Land for awhile.
The ending of the film is very refreshing and I am tremendously glad that the film ended in the way that it did. I would highly recommend this film to anyone with a passion for cinema or who simply just loves to watch a good film. On paper I could see how this film could be a gamble from the perspective of a producer, but I am happy that the gamble was taken and I have no doubt the La la Land will go down as a classic. Overall I would give La la Land 8 out of 10 as it is one of the best films I have watched in a long time.