Beautiful photography, disappointing musical

Rating: 6/10 (9 April 2017)

I was expecting a lot from this movie, from the reviews and everything people were saying about it ... it was quite the disappointment.
I liked "Moulin Rouge" or "Mama mia" way more.
The photography of the movie was beautiful. When scenes fade to black to put the main protagonists at the center of the pictures, these are well done. Emma Stone is extremely photogenic and looked great in that picture. Ryan Gosling has the charm he is known for. Color, contrast, visuals, these were great to see. Some of the scenes almost felt like paintings or work of art.
Emma Stone range of emotions and acting are that of a great actress. She gave life to the movie. I wasn't really convinced by Ryan Gosling acting though. He always seem to play the same guy in all of his movies :s.
About the songs and the pace of the movie, they felt really really dull. I kept looking at my watch and waiting for it to be over. Maybe a second screening is necessary but that was the feeling I had while watching the movie.
The songs didn't feel full of energy, they mostly made me want to sleep.
The main issue I had with the "story" of the movie is that it goes in messy plain delirium sometimes.
The instrumental parts, without any people singing, were really good. Especially the piano parts. These were the parts that lent the most emotions and getting us to dream in my humble opinion. I could close my eyes and just feel the music.
All in all, beautiful photography, disappointing musical.