I enjoyed it but ...

Rating: 7/10 (2 January 2017)

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this. That being said, I didn't think it was quite the level of "OMG, this was awesome!" raves that it's been getting. I can't help but think that half the reason this is getting such critical acclaim is because it's set in Hollywood and is about Hollywood.
If these characters had been some something other than a struggling actress and musician and it was set in another city, it wouldn't be doing as well.
If the critics and AMPAS people didn't identify with it as much as they do, would they still love it?