Nice movie. Would not watch again.

Rating: 8/10 (27 November 2017)

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling sing, dance, and act, which is impressive. However, each independent part is just fine, and I say this knowing that she won an Oscar for her performance.
The visual style is beautiful and theatrical. Particularly, the lightning, camera-job, and special effects resemble the experience of theatre rather than cinema. These elements are delicately weaved to produce visual metaphors that transmit the emotions and feelings of incipient love. Hence, the Director's Oscar prize comes without surprise. On the other hand, despite it being a musical, the songs did not inspire me and were secondary to the visual effects and plot.
The beginning of the movie was dull; an actress trying to find her Hollywood light is cliché and overdone. However, the onset of the love story changed everything. The eventful plot reminds us of the fragility of love, its dependence on serendipity, and the importance of communication. The ending, which comprises a full twenty minutes, is glorious.
Overall, the movie is good. I would not watch it again, but I would recommend watching it.