this may be the greatest film of 2016

Rating: 7/10 (26 December 2016)

"La La Land" is a dazzling cinematic explosion made up of life, love, and music. It's a magical musical ride through an unforgettable romance that is original and brilliant. After directing "Whiplash" and now this, it is obvious that director Damien Chazelle will live on to become one of the greats. As a matter of fact, this might be even better than "Whiplash" and it seems like it will certainly become a cinematic classic over time.
Although the film drips with a sense of homage, it still does not contain an ounce of cliché, which is a real relief! Reading the synopsis, it may seem like an average love story, but it manages to be unpredictable. The depiction of the conflicts that arise during a relationship is reminiscent to Jean Vigo's masterful classic "L'Atalante", and this film deserves to be compared to such masterpieces, because it IS a masterpiece! It is not only a masterpiece of cinema, but also of entertainment, music, humor, and drama. It is an experience that will likely be appreciated by all-everyone from high brow critics to young girls.