Pleasant but ultimately forgettable

Rating: Null/10 (11 June 2017)

I'm not really sure why "La La Land" got both critical acclaim as well as a pretty good turnout at the box office. Maybe it's because Hollywood musicals are a rare thing these days, so it seemed fresh and original to people. It's not really a bad movie, I admit. The photography is first rate, the lead actors are likable, and some of the direction of the musical numbers is eye catching. However, the songs in these musical numbers, while easy on the ears, sound pretty much alike for the most part. And they are not really memorable; you'll forget the songs a few hours after watching the movie. Another problem is that the movie moves at a really slow pace. While at first the leisurely pace is refreshing in this era of in-your- face and strident movies, eventually you'll be asking the movie to simply get on with it. The movie is best reserved for a time when you want some pleasant background noise and images while doing a task that involves your main focus. Don't worry about missing any plot points - you'll be able to fill in the blanks easily and correctly.