great movie

Rating: 9/10 (25 September 2017)

La La Land is a very good film. There is a number of film techniques that are used to create an overall great movie. An important aspect of the film is the set design, with vibrant bright colors, it contributes to the classical film noir. With the great cinematography and an array of shoots including close ups and establishing shots we can see how the set design contributes to the expressionistic aspect of this classically composed film. The cinematography is great especially with each scene having a different feel from the large portfolio of almost every imaginable film technique used. Another important aspect of the film is the melodrama between protagonists. The intense emotions can really appeal to the viewer and have a significant impact. With reference to many "golden age" films we can see a modern interpretation of a classical film. The production design is a very important aspect of the film with color being an important symbol and how it symbolizes the intense emotions thought the film la la land definitely deserved the award for production design. With both realistic and expressionistic story telling the film appeals greatly to almost every viewer. Lastly the staging and progression of the film is important. The way the space is used greatly helps the meaning of the film. The way each idea is built off each other and the film smoothly progresses the film to build up to a extremely dramatic ending that leaves the viewer very satisfied.