A Beautiful Film.

Rating: 10/10 (8 May 2020)

LA LA LAND is wonderful, even for those who aren't fans of musicals. If you like good filmmaking and movies in general, this is a must-see. Definitely deserving of all the Oscars it received. The songs are all quite catchy, and I had a couple stuck in my head after watching. The cinematography is amazing; the film is incredibly colorful and a true pleasure to look at. There are many, many beautifully-framed shots with Los Angeles (obviously) serving as the backdrop and sometimes as the focus. The movie is definitely an ode to the classic techniques of Old Hollywood, to Los Angeles, and to the many dreamers who have and still do call it home. Emma Stone gives a career-defining performance, and has excellent chemistry with Ryan Gosling, who is also very, very good. The script is very sharp, well-written, and witty. Stone and Gosling bring it all to life with very convincing and moving efforts. Good singing and dancing, as well. All in all, this will likely go down as an all-time classic of the musical genre. Go see it!