“La La Land” is a breathtakingly beautiful romantic musical that takes place in Los Angeles which used be referred to as La La Land.
STARS: 5/5
The movie has a wonderful old Hollywood feel, making it seem realistic and authentic. Emma Stone, whose character is named Mia, and Ryan Gosling, whose character is named Sebastian, share many playfully fanciful moments and channel a message of following your dreams.
The main characters feel lost as they struggle to follow their ambitions and unsure of where their lives are taking them. The film begins with a beautiful musical number that could either grab the attention of viewers or leave them sitting bored in their seats.
However, the movie had my attention as soon as Stone appeared with an adorable yellow dress, innocent expression and desire to express herself through song.
While watching and listening to its music, it’s obvious that “La La Land” is a distinctive film. Stone plays her character Mia so perfectly that she had audience members believing she really was a struggling actress, even though Stone is overwhelmingly successful in reality.
Even as she begins to sing, viewers are so convinced of her feelings of joy mixed with sorrow that it seems fitting for her to only be able to express her feelings through song.
Though convincing as a young musician, Gosling doesn’t pull at your heartstrings like Stone does from the very beginning. But his charm makes him a great partner for Stone’s character, giving the film a striking romance.
Along with the chemistry between the two main characters and the breathtaking music throughout the film, “La La Land” has a classic script that nearly everyone can fall in love with.
Boy meets girl, they fall in love and then suddenly they realize that falling in love doesn’t solve all of life’s problems. In this way, the classic story feels new and incredibly relatable.
The look and feel of the story proves that happiness can be found in dark times, as long as you find the light. “La La Land” captivates the audience while also breaking their hearts; it’s an utterly real love story.