Dazzling. Electric. Expressive. Artistic.

Rating: Null/10 (22 December 2016)

Damien Chazelle is a director that puts personal interests into his films, thus making passion projects. "Whiplash" showed us that, now "La La Land" proves it. This is a gifted filmmaker with a passion for jazz. "La La Land" follows a jazz artist (Ryan Gosling) and an aspiring actress (Emma Stone) who fall in love ion Los Angeles and try and break out into their career paths. This film's a musical. Chazelle makes every song beautiful and artsy, but the way the film is made is what gives it meaning. Gorgeous cinematography, beautiful editing, fun costumes, great music. This film has it all. It's a tribute to classic films and music in general. Every single second of this film shows the work of a director. Damien Chazelle makes this film with such precision and creativity that it's impossible not be intoxicated by the sheer amazement that is this work of art. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are a dynamic duo, playing their parts wonderfully and bonding exquisitely on screen. They make every scene fun and exciting. To blend the visual fun and excitement with something more idealistic, "La La Land" gives us an interesting take on love, persistence, and the entertainment industry. It's an absolute triumph, one for the ages that is enjoyable from begging to end.