What is all the fuss about?

Rating: 7/10 (9 February 2017)

I don't understand what all the fuss is about this film. Maybe it appeals to a generation that has never seen a decent musical before. It has one good song (the one that keeps playing on the radio here) and that's it. Emma Stone is not a particularly strong singer and Ryan Gosling is in the same league as Rex Harrison. Although they can both dance pretty well, every extra on the screen dances better. The choreography is mundane and the transitions into song and dance often feel completely forced. However, if this marks the start of a new golden age of musicals, with a new generation of stars who can actually sing and dance, then bring it on.