Ryan & Emma Can Do Anything

Rating: 7/10 (10 January 2017)

These two are just super cute together, although to be honest I buy them more as best friends or brother & sister. I didn't think it was a wall-to-wall song-and-dance musical like I expected; it was more like a regular movie (and more drama than I expected) with a few neat musical numbers. Their first dance together, when they didn't really like each other that much, was terrific. I loved seeing J.K. Simmons in it (which reminded me of the excellent "Whiplash" that Damien Chazelle made before this) and I'm really proud of Chazelle for getting this done -- now he can live his dream and make exactly what he wants! This love letter to Hollywood is his story too! I wasn't crazy about the surprise twists at the end, but it's definitely the most charming picture of the year, something the whole family will enjoy. Like "The Artist", it's a unique experience that deserves all the praise it's gotten.