People are missing the point!

Rating: 10/10 (12 November 2017)

I had to write this review as so many musical purists are completely missing the point. I'm fed up of reading that the lead actors can't sing or dance and that that makes it a bad film. This is nonsensical as this film is an evolution of the musical not a musical made in the 50's. I would argue that most of the classic musical greats, contain awful and hammy acting which do not resonate with a contemporary audience and do not make them bad films. By having actors perform a musical in a real and raw way is what drew people in and made the film relatable; we look at Emma stone dancing on the screen and think 'I could do that'.
To judge this film on the actors singing and dancing is missing the point - just as some did with Les Miserables. The beauty of this film is the drama, humour and romance created by talented actors, acting their socks off. (Ok apart from Ryan gosling who looks like he could tap dance through a terror attack and I mean that as a compliment.) the musical numbers are endearing and are tools used by the director to make you feel for the characters, not as a recording for an album!
I can normally find a small fault, with even the best films, but I could not for La La Land which is why I have given it a 10. Needless to say the cinematography is gorgeous, while the costume design has inspired me to make an appointment with my tailor.
Lastly, the ending reflects the authenticity of the performances by being based in reality, ironic considering the location of the movie, and again relatable. Interestingly I watched this film at a specific time of my life and it reminded me that there is not just one route to a happy life. That is what I took away from la la land. Oh and that I want to be Ryan gosling.