Dream inducing beauty all around.

Rating: 10/10 (9 February 2017)

La La Land has been met with great anticipation since everyone has been raving about how great it is. Admittedly, I went into La La Land with high expectations considering Damien Chazelle's previous addition "Whiplash" was one of the best films of 2014. Fortunately, La La Land didn't disappoint in the slightest.
The film focuses on two young people living in L.A. trying to fulfill their dreams. Both the jazz pianist and actress meet and develop a charming relationship throughout the picture.
First of all, La La Land is a musical; a perfectly made modern musical. During a time where musicals have found appreciation only if they were released before the 80s, La La Land recharges the genre that has been so prominent to the magic of cinema. Everything about this film boasts love, life, passion, and fun. Pure and unapologetic movie magic that's just fun! Anyone who adores the art of filmmaking can recommend this to anyone wondering "Why are movies so great?" This is why. No matter how hard someone may try to dislike this movie, it's difficult to deny the wonder and pure movie magic this film has to offer.
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone both create excellent chemistry on screen together and present some of the best performances of their careers. Performances are quite excellent all across the board in fact which brings more life into the picture. On another note, Ryan Gosling's work in learning the piano for this role also shows remarkable talent considering all the singing, dancing, and instrument playing is completely genuine. For those expecting stage numbers matching Singing' in the Rain or The Music Man might potentially be disappointed. This isn't a 50s musical - it's a modern musical and correct expectations is important.
What's important to know about La La Land is it's a film specifically for film lovers; real genuine film lovers. Casual movie-goers will also have a grand time if they let themselves but maybe the hype has doomed some film goers experience. For anyone that'll have a good time with this joyful experience, they're in for a magnificent and dreamworld delight of movie magic that's incredibly enjoyable and pieced together quite perfectly. Really everyone should get around to seeing the joy that is La La Land.