La La Land

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But here, as elsewhere, La La Land sets its own tempo and moves to its own heartbeat.Cue smiles, tears, end credits. Av Club
4.5
Damien Chazelles follow up to Whiplash is a spectacular and bittersweet crowd pleaser, but its sometimes more concerned with synthesizing lost Hollywo .. Av Club
5.0
Rather, it is resurrecting a forgotten style of musical that was not ashamed of its escapism. Den Of Geek
5.0
In fact, its hard to find any single fault with what Chazelle has done in La La Land, because he has finally accomplished what he set out to do in Guy .. Den Of Geek
3.0
Its stunningly ambitious and thrillingly alive the way the best movies are. EW
4.4
Its a story of artistic passion, and how easy it is to get derailed from your dream. Rogerebert
5.0
La La Land will take your breath away and break your heart, even as it helps you find an even deeper capacity for love. Common Sense Media
3.0
To that end, La La Land succeeds in making its sweet imagery sing, particularly with the sensational finale. Indie Wire
4.5
But that doesnt stop him from getting fired up about the underlying power of classic jazz. Indie Wire
5.0
The sheer beauty of the staging creates a calm logic of devotion. Variety
4.5
Whether it loses you or not, it would be hard to imagine anyone without a visceral reaction to the dazzling concluding sequence of La La Land. We Got This Covered
4.0
His soaring, romantic, extremely stylish and endlessly inventive La La Land is that rare beast: a grown up movie musical thats not kitschy, a joke or .. Time Out
5.0
Its an unapologetically romantic homage to classic movie musicals, splashing its poster paint energy and dream chasing optimism on the screen. The Guardian
5.0
Like the musical itself, the film has timeless charm and a brave sense of adventure. The Guardian
2.5
Like the films central romance, every element of La La Land is bound up in a referentiality that largely precludes the outpourings of emotion we come ..
4.5
Hollowness results, and a crucial piece of the movie musical illusion goes missing.
5.0
One of the movies themes is the often absurd pursuit of stardom that defines Los Angeles at its most shallow and careerist.
5.0
As a drama, this is less nourishing than the heritage it pays tribute to.But for Chazelle, the story is just a slight rib around which he builds a mod .. Screen Daily
4.5
This lyrical masterpiece brings every dreamers fantasy and fears to life. ETimes (TOI)
3.5
This journey had some fits and starts, but the destination is pure movie magic. Collider
4.5
Audition beautifully melds Mias ballad sensibilities with Sebastians melancholic tempo. Collider
5.0
To rhapsodize about La La Land is to complete the experience.You want to sing its praises, literally. Vulture
5.0
If youre going to fall hard for Damien Chazelles daring and beautiful La La Land, it will probably be at first sight. The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
The story itself is not especially nuanced; it sounds better if you call it archetypal.
5.0
La La Land succeeds both as a fizzy fantasy and a hard headed fable, a romantic comedy and a showbiz melodrama, a work of sublime artifice and touchin .. The New York Times
4.2
La La Lands exhilarating and nearly unflagging energy strives to inspire in viewers an equally bold appreciation for all the things it celebrates: the .. Paste Magazine
4.5
Stone and Gosling arent natural singers or dancers, but they bring so much character and commitment to every movement that it doesnt matter. Rogerebert
4.8
La La Land perfectly sticks the landing with its conclusion, too. IGN
2.0
This, apparently, is the sort of thing that passed muster over the six years of writing and revising that it took Chazelle to bring La La Land to the .. E Film Critic
5.0
La La Land wants to remind us how beautiful the half forgotten dreams of the old days can be the ones made up of nothing more than faces, music, roman .. Telegraph
5.0
For a movie that all but demands that you swoon into its arms, La La Land doesnt always seem to know exactly how to surrender to itself.
5.0
It slows things in the best way and brings the dancers down to human level.Were not looking at spectacle. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
Chazelle has created one for the ages, one that lingers and doesnt so much grip its claws into your heart as it saunters up to it and seduces it in.La .. The Young Folks
5.0
Audacious, retro, funny and heartfelt, La La Land is the latest great musical for people who dont like musicals and will slap a mile wide smile across ..
5.0
Sheer talent and invaluable chemistry bleed out of every pore of Stone and Gosling. Cinema Blend
5.0
The astonishing thing is how the songs and dancing feel natural as breathing. Ny Daily News
4.5
That was a nostalgic look back, while LA LA LAND is thoroughly modern and very much a film of its era. JoBlo
4.5
Anchored by the two great performances from its leads, terrific musical numbers and stylish direction, La La Land is a proper crowd pleaser and a hear .. Screen Rant
5.0
Even a gusty late act narrative flip by Chazelle the kind of bold move that could torpedo another, lesser film works perfectly, and will almost certai .. The Globe And Mail
5.0
Some of it is wistful, some of it whimsical, but its all wonderful, impossibly so. Philly
4.5
This lyrical masterpiece brings every dreamers fantasy and fears to life.
3.5
La La Land with its glorious images of LA, the City of Stars, is a renovated version of an old fashioned feel good movie musical. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Its hard to imagine that La La Land will lead to a resurgence of screen musicals; its great strength lies in a combination of novelty value and gleefu .. One Guys Opinion
5.0
Summit Entertainment The cussedness of La La Land is almost enough to recommend it. Village Voice
3.1
And that makes La La Land work.Its slow to start and patience testing in stretches, quite uneven and something of an over reach. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
He does so with craft, perfect execution of story, solid music set pieces and thoughtful reflections on timeless melodramatic themes. Sover
4.4
Its more vibrant than Chicago, more heartfelt than Les Miserables, and more successfully staged than a chorus of other contenders. ReelViews
3.0
10 1 6 / 10 It seems like every filmmaker holds a secret desire to make a musical, but few actually take a chance and attempt to restore a little samp .. Blu Ray
4.4
Im not sure La La Land is a great musical; it runs more than 2 hours and it feels long, and its possible to leave the theater tired and glum. Combust Ible Celluloid
5.0
When Damien Chazelle tried to resurrect the movie musical with his debut feature,(2009), he was constrained by the modest means of a Canadian indie; n .. Chicago Reader
4.4
Its a shame about the rough start to La La Land, but does it really matter when the rest of the film is as assured and, at times, exhilarating as it i .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Laura Clifford Robin Clifford Mia (Emma Stone) works as a Barista on the Warner Brothers lot as she strives to land the interrupt free audition that w ..
5.0
Weve seen the cinematic ingredients of what makes La La Land special before, but what makes this journey so magnificent and guaranteed, this will be m .. Usa Today
4.5
This is totally a love letter to those old school movies with old school musicals of old school Hollywood and it does it much better than movies who t .. You Tube
5.0
A heavenly musical filled with down to earth humour opened the Venice Film Festival yesterday with a whoop of sheer joy, orchestrated by its stars Rya .. The Times
5.0
It is almost as if, during the thousands of hours that producers, directors, actors and executives spend looking in the mirror, on rare occasions they .. The Times
3.0
This is a colorful, energetic, vibrant, heartfelt throwback to this once wildly popular film genre. Lariat
3.0
Its a weird misstep for a movie thats otherwise so meticulous about its aesthetic, but it would take a lot more than that to kill the deeply felt warm .. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
But there are virtues, toochiefly the proven screen chemistry between Stone and Gosling. News Review
5.0
That is, as long as the songs are good, the dancing is top notch, the chemistry is believable and the charm is exuded without undue effort. Screen It
3.0
The downside is that the film is uneven and has its moments of extreme kitsch and bathos. Independent
5.0
La La does nothing less than jolt the movie musical to life for the 21st century. You leave exhilarated by Damien Chazelles nonstop inventiveness, daz .. Rolling Stone
4.5
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
5.0
Fans of musicals will adore this sparkling cinematic love letter, and if others are slow to embrace it, Chazelles screenplay sees them coming. The Wrap
3.8
If you miss the big screen spectacle that once made the movies the movies, then Damien Chazelles La La Land may be your ticket. News Day
3.0
The movie ends with a what might have been fantasia that is one of the most emotionally moving passages Ive ever seen in a musical. Cs Monitor
5.0
Chazelle is 31, and La La Land brims over with youthful energy and invention. Film Journal
3.1
Its splashy, its beautiful, and its characters are aburst with song. New York Post
5.0
Correctly abstaining from a happily ever after resolution, the transcendent what if epilogue nevertheless elicits tears of joy. Hindustan Times
5.0
You have been wronged far too often, I know; the movies have wronged us all. They have stood us up, left us alone on rainy curbs, but you must put you .. Hindustan Times
5.0
As fun as that opening scene may be, the story that follows is what makes La La Land a great movie. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
5.0
It is at once a throwback and contemporary.Dont let the bright primary colors, snappy dance numbers and gorgeous sunsets fool you this is a movie that .. Az Central
2.5
Its a brutal war film, but it returns over and over to its ultimately unsatisfying romantic plot. Npr
4.5
La La Land is a full service throwback to the Golden Age musical, transposed with lashings of romantic melancholy to a contemporary Los Angeles decked .. Npr
5.0
In distinct timelines, its both a valentine to a more glorious studio era of the past and a touchingly wised up modern critique of bygone glory days, .. Star Tribune
5.0
La La Land isnt quite cynical: its realistic about the sacrifices it takes to make your dreams come true.
5.0
Thats a big part of the charm of this movie.La La Land believes not only in dreams, but also in the power of movies to make us want to be part of them .. Toronto Star
5.0
Their love story may cause some tears, but LA LA LAND deserves three cheers! Reel Talk Reviews
5.0
Its a beautiful movie, really, one that reminds us of the joys and difficulties of life without feeling either too whimsical or too cynical.It hits a .. Q Network
4.0
La La Land has some of the same themes jazz, mainly but just as Whiplash had you sitting forward in your seat, electrified, so this film lets you slum .. Daily Mail
2.5
The cinematography and special effects are fantastic, but dont actually compensate for a weak storyline, and forgettable musical numbers. Cinema Crazed
1.0
There is nothing like a great movie musical and La La Land is nothing like a great movie musical. Cinema Crazed
5.0
But with all the attention, can La La Land live up to its hype.The answer is a resounding yes for viewers who buy into this gossamer musical fantasy. Salon
4.5
For all its borrowing and bricolage, La La Land never feels like a backward looking or unoriginal work. Even when not every one of its risks pays off .. Slate
5.0
Writer director Damien Chazelles intoxicating homage to the classic musicals of Hollywoods Golden Age is a technical marvel and a joyous experience th .. Flim List
4.5
Sometimes, its not the fantasy we wish it to be, yet it doesnt have to be an outright hell, either. Film Inquiry
5.0
For a film that easily could have just been ripe with cliches, La La Land is instead refreshingly different, and is sure to be a hit with audiences as .. Film Inquiry
5.0
A bigger budgeted upgrade on Chazelles musical short Guy And Madeline On A Park Bench, the story aspiring actress Mia (Stone) meets jazz pianist Seb ( .. Empire
5.0
The key songs are simple and catchy and there is enough heart to spare.
5.0
Susan Grangers review of La La Land (Lionsgate/Summit) Opening with a fabulous fantasy sequence of morning commuters caught in congested traffic on Lo .. Susang Ranger
3.8
Looking through the lens of originality, I fail to see much evidence in La La Land of freshness and imagination. Observer
5.0
Director Damien Chazelle shoots for the stars and then breathtakingly frames his leads dancing together in the moonlight Flickering Myth
4.5
Its an ego thing, when youre failing you have to puff yourself up like a puffer fish in order to show everyone else how awesome, amazing, and efficaci .. Flim Threet
5.0
Verdict: A story of love with music, dance, and all that jazz. If youre tired of watching the same old love stories, heres something different for you .. Book My Show
4.5
A gorgeous swirl of color and sound; a film so unmistakably buoyant it leaves you feeling like youre walking on air yourself. Book My Show
5.0
If you want to open the gridlock, La La Land declares, then music is the key.This spectacle gets a lot done. New Yorker
5.0
The one thing that Chazelle seems to have little interest in is life. He turns Mia into an absolute cipher, giving her nothing whatsoever to talk abou .. New Yorker
4.5
Its one of those slick Hollywood things that no one ever has fun atcertainly not in the movies. Time
2.0
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4.0
Chazelle has taken a big gamble with this homage. It could have turned out horribly twee and sentimental. Instead the picture celebrates a movie makin .. Express
3.0
Their dreams and passions might have already passed their sell by date one of La La Lands great themes. The Film Stage
5.0
The ultimate fates of these two may be the stuff of wish fulfillment, but its mixed with a welcome dose of maturity. Chicago Tribune
4.4
La La Land isnt perfect, but youre absolutely forgiven if you want it to be. Boston Globe
3.0
Its not entirely a happy story and its not entirely a sad story, and its fantastical only in ways that seem entirely honest. Uproxx
4.5
Its a glorious spectacle.(Im now going to write the word glorious again, adding an exclamation point for effect.) Uproxx
5.0
Old fashioned in the best way and totally modern at the same time. Flickfilosopher
4.0
The form is more intoxicating than the substance.Those imperfections take little away from a project that understands the pleasures of awkwardness. The Irish Times
5.0
Chazelle has reinvigorated the big screen musical by embracing the present while paying tribute to the past, by balancing irony and innocence, novelty .. The Atlantic
5.0
La La Land is a completely satisfying experience right down to its unconventional ending. Lyles Movie Files
4.5
La La Land endeavors to show us that while it may take hard work and bitter sacrifice to reach our destination, every choice along the way, including .. Birth Movies Death
4.0
It says: follow your dream, give it everything youve got, never stop. Standard
5.0
It is as romantic a tale as I have seen in a long time, and it is realistic, showing the ups and downs of romance.Even though the movie is more than t .. Tony Medley
3.0
Easily pleased audiences will be sated but this is music video dross. Coles Mithey
2.0
I admire Chazelles goal: a contemporary musical pulling from Classic Hollywood conventions with a modern wit, dazzling beauty, and charm bomb star pow .. Pajiba
4.5
The glory of La La Land, it turns out, isnt in those big, would be showstopping numbers. Los Angeles Times
4.4
Like a combination of Demy and Minnellis best musicals, La La Land balances honest emotion and cinematic fantasy with ease. Movie Freak
3.0
La La Land is a joyous celebration, but it also manages to sucker punch viewers with its melancholy undertones. Detroit News
5.0
This mundane world needs the beauty of the soaring heart and the blistering heat of a soul in passion.
4.5
The first thing youll notice is how eye poppingly vibrant this film is. Firstpost
5.0
The story is so simple that describing risks doing the movie an injustice. Cnn
5.0
La La Land takes the vibe of a Golden Age movie musical and sticks it into a very modern show biz story. Aisle Seat
4.5
La La Land works as a fine example of purely visual storytelling. Forbes
5.0
This unabashed mash note to the mind melting majesty of the best movie musicals of yesteryear particular those from MGMs golden run in the 1950s is no .. Herald Sun
4.5
La La Land isnt shy about artifice the bright colors, vivid production design and poppy costumes create a carefully choreographed fantasy. Tumblr
4.5
It is forcing us to find artificial mind castles and unoriginal franchise babies to embrace, polluting the very essence of magic realism with violent .. Tumblr
3.0
La La Land is gorgeous, often delightful, and quite satisfying. Its very existence is a triumph, given that an unabashed throwback A list musical coul .. Consequence Of Sound
3.8
La La Lands first half is likewise overflowing with impeccably staged but utterly uninvolving sequences, and its clear that the film doesnt start to i .. Reel Film
4.4
Theres magic.Theres a genre which isnt afraid to recreate what romance actually feels like. Nj
4.0
Its a scene straight out of an old school movie musical, which is exactly the point: La La Land is a romance, and everyone is in love with everything .. Vox
5.0
Its a brightly colored explosion of style and verve.And its a surprisingly wise, bittersweet movie about relationships that disguises itself as a conf .. Vox
5.0
The music never feels like a mere gimmick either, and the songs, the aesthetic they compliment the absorbing narrative, and enrich our experience. Hey U Guys
3.0
An absolute triumph. La La Land is a film you simply never want to stop watching. The Play List
5.0
A wooning, glorious tribute to the risky pursuits of fame, art and love, not necessarily in that order. Now Toronto
5.0
Chazelle directs the film with the movie geek obsession of Quentin Tarantino and things could have easily gone wrong with an over reliance on callback .. Scroll
5.0
But La La Land is altogether a brand new, next level achievement for the young talent. Film School Rejects
4.8
La La Land is daring, imaginative and moving.It re invents the Hollywood classic for a new age, creating the kind of movie magic that sends you out of .. Film Ink
4.5
Gosling and Stone bring this portrait to life with star caliber performances. Ner Dist
5.0
To have creative hopes in this Cinemascope wide landscape is to endure rejection. The Age
2.0
La La Land is a film that tries too hard and is always showing how much its straining. Maki At The Movies
4.5
A closer examination reveals heavy influences and borrowed plot elements from the best of the 30s and 40s, but Chazelles sophomore effort takes on a l ..
3.5
It should warm the hearts of inveterate lovers of Jazz fans who can only hope the message resonates. Varia Gate
5.0
Could have been a grand folly but instead its just grand. Will make audiences break into grins like its characters break into song. Games Radar
4.5
The movie is getting several accolades and movie award nominations, but does it play the same nostalgia reboot game for classic Hollywood movie musica .. You Tube
4.5
Published on Dec 23, 2016 Steph reviews La La Land, one of the best movies of the year! You Tube
3.0
What Damien Chazelles movie lacks in narrative depth it repays tenfold in exuberance and style. Tamp A Bay
4.0
Amidst the prolonged dream sequences and forgettable tunes, magic can be found. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
5.0
Most of La La Land expertly balances feelings both fresh and nostalgic new enough to be more than a clever homage, but familiar enough to conjure memo .. Star Burst Magazine
5.0
Ryan Gosling too has never been better, nailing the emotional intensity, while also maintaining a sardonic wit throughout. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
In spite of its modern setting, the film is a proudly retrograde exercise in sugary escapism. Lw Lies
5.0
And the thud of the blockbuster action next door frequently interrupted the quieter moments. Nz Herald
4.4
La La Land (Official trailer) A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Kansas City
5.0
La La Land is modern and fresh but it deliberately harks back to the golden age in its look and its references. Digital Spy
5.0
But hes all too aware that his dream may be forever beyond his reach. Stl Today
5.0
Yeah, its splashy and grandiose and full of hazy violet Southern California sunsets, but its emotional core is genuine. The Stranger
4.0
If it were any more enchanting, the musical romantic comedy La La Land, tipped for an Oscars sweep, would break your heart.And thats my complaint. Ft
5.0
Because La La Land is a classic in its own right, a great film, and a musical for our time. Independent Ie
4.0
Supplied The chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone is there for all to see in La La Land. Stuff
4.5
So the film manages to somehow be frothy and fun as well as gritty and thoughtful. Contact Music
4.6
Its everything people have always claimed to me a musical is meant to be: exhilarating, fearless, sweepingly moving, and leaving you glad to be alive. Ar Kansas Online
5.0
And, occasionally, devastates but La La Land is never without a pep in its step or hope in its heart. Film Racket
4.5
The director replaces the dances with a sense of rhythm, applying musical mathematics with precision to the cinematographic narrative, its images, the ..
4.4
Elsewhere in the movie, the lighting even shifts in color.Its as if the film itself is deeply attuned to the evolving emotional states of its characte .. Larsen On Film
5.0
Damien Chazelle, the writer/director behind the Oscar nominated Whiplash, set out to make a musical romance, but his new film La La Land transcends bo .. Christianity Today
4.5
Damien Chazelles intricate, wondrously executed modern musical is a sight to behold: sad and happy, funny and romantic, technically dazzling. Vanity Fair
5.0
In middle school, I joined chorus to hang out with my best friend, despite the fact that I had a terrible voice.That meant I spent the class period so .. Refinery 29
4.5
But to Chazelle, Hollywood, studio execs whomever is listening can we please find a way to sell musicals that isnt employing non musical talent.There .. Refinery 29
5.0
Ryan Goslings brilliant, bruising ride into LA darkness (pictured) Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011). The Arts Desk
5.0
YOUVE already heard an absolute ton about this film.Youre probably wishing everyone would shut up about it it cant be that good, right The Sun
5.0
Damien Chazelles musical, consistently daring and occasionally sublime, does what the movies have all but forgotten how to dosweep us up into a dream .. Wsj
4.0
But what makes these moments of mouth a gap wonder truly great is the beating heart of a love story that gives La La Land that depth and momentum and .. Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
Youll laugh, youll cry and when its all over, youll simply go WOW! Patriot Ledger
5.0
1 of 6 View Caption This image released by Lionsgate shows Ryan Gosling, right, and Emma Stone in a scene from, La La Land. Sltrib
4.3
Its a story as old as Hollywood and jazz, and Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone feel like a pairing for the ages. Film
4.5
But these can be forgiven, because La La Land is cinematic magic in its purest form. Scmp
4.4
You may very well see better films than La La Land this year, but youll be hard pressed to find a more spirited and entertaining one.
4.5
The movie finds balance in the whimsy of pursuing your life goals and the reality of living a fulfilling life, and doesnt try to portray a fairy tale. Ign
3.0
Its the third time theyve worked together on screen and the chemistry is evident.Easy on the eyes and tough on the heart, La La Land is a film I could .. The Film Pie
4.5
Being a fan of movies is both rewarding and frustrating.We love big, grandiose Hollywood cinema, but far too often it seems like Hollywood doesnt love .. Punch Drunk Critics
3.8
But is the end result of this particular awards winner a good movie that can be enjoyed by all even if it isnt really the best Movie Crypt
2.5
Sometimes a movie comes along that is so different, so refreshingly light, so right for the moment that people can happily forgive it for not being ve .. Straight
4.5
La La Land is a beautiful, inspired film. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone will leave you with a bounce in your step and love in your hearts. Movie Web
5.0
It is forcing us to find artificial mind castles and unoriginal franchise babies to embrace, polluting the very essence of magic realism with violent .. Film Companion
2.5
La La Land is a mirage, a self satisfied illusion that tries and fails to sanctify a heap of classics that dont require its sanctification. Cinemix Tape
3.0
The dancing cannot match that of the pros like the aforementioned Astaire and Charisse and the singing is not on the level of South Pacifics Ezio Pinz .. Shockya
5.0
The movie has charm, at least, if nothing else. And as an attempt to pay homage to a vanishing world, La La Land is as dutiful as it is endearing swee .. The Ringer
5.0
Great art, for Chazelleeven great escapist art like La La Land is Faustian in nature. News Week
5.0
But this is too smart a movie maker to just do a simple tribute to a bygone era. Dead Line
3.0
In other words, its a technical marvel.But something about it rings hollow. Metro New York
5.0
At the end its still an adolescent fantasy, just a bittersweet onea wish fulfillment with a slightly guilty conscience. Film Comment
5.0
A gorgeously photographed, unashamedly nostalgic, bittersweet marriage of the modern and the traditional, proving Chazelles fantastic eye for musical .. One Room With A View
5.0
I am very picky when it comes to watching musicals but I could watch this one again and again.This is how absolutely perfect it is. Solzy At The Movies
5.0
Mary Zophres creates costumes breezy and bright for the leading lady; beautifully beige for the leading man. Daily Herald
5.0
Dont we deserve to enjoy something this sweet and pure and lovely just for once The Shiz Nit
3.8
Yes, please.La La Land is full of devotion and appreciation, not only for the genre of musicals but the craft that comes along with it. Awards Circuit
4.5
La La Land is nothing if not an enchanting composition, a magical musical indeed. Crave Online
3.8
The picture isnt perfect, particularly in terms of some draggy dream sequences and forgettable tunes, but its flaws have a certain quirky charm. Mercury News
4.4
One From the Heart by Glenn Lovell We have just the thing for filmgoers feeling more than a little put upon this holiday season.Its an extra rich but .. Bitly
4.0
La La Land is finely cut, A grade nostalgia that proves nigh on impossible to resist. The Skinny
3.0
There are some dazzling set pieces in throwback musical La La Land, but it tries too hard to make us love it. Scots Man
5.0
Its built on formula but it never feels tired.Its unmistakable fantasy, but with realistic underpinnings. No La
2.5
And thats the issue at the heart of La La Land, a story with so much indifference that the song and dance routines feel like poor attempts to inject e .. Under The Radar Mag
4.5
Like Whiplash, La La Land is forceful and uncompromising about the emotions it wants viewers to feel. The Verge
4.5
La La Land is actually a love story for jazz, with a leading male character who likes to mansplain very loudly and intently whenever he gets the chanc .. Metro
5.0
In short: intolerable cruelty.Somewhere between Nine and Rock of Ages, the studios took notice, coming to the realization that once fertile Oscar frui .. The Daily Beast
4.5
Its a beautiful dream within a beautiful dream; golden age style bolted onto 70s nuance. The Ooh Tray
4.3
Never have the glory days of Hollywood been reimagined quite like they are in the new film by writer director Damien Chazelle. Or Lando Weekly
5.0
Spectacular song and dance scenes rise up out of the story like exhalations of pure joy. reason
3.0
La La Land plays like a big ole piece of MGM musical nostalgia. The musical numbers are impressive, with Stone and Gosling both showing incredible ran .. Bowling Green Daily News
4.5
Gosling is good but this is Stones showcase.Stone and Gosling, at the top of their respective games, are delightful to watch together. Lainey Gossip
5.0
That not every note or dance step is perfect isnt the point; its that the actors find perfection and magic in the moment, in that flight. Seattle Times
4.5
Damien Chazelles musical love letter to Los Angeles manages to be old fashioned and newfangled at the same time, to thrilling effect. Film Journal International ..
5.0
As effervescent as the finest bottle of champagne, La La Land is an intoxicating motion picture that should particularly please anyone whose heart ski .. Clclt
2.0
Damien Chazelle gives this one a visual splendor that vibrates with style and never lacks substance from its wildly charming leads Emma Stone and Ryan .. Fresh Fiction
2.0
La La Land is by all appearances a foolhardy attempt to regurgitate the big screen musicals of the past, aiming squarely at a certain demographic and .. East Bay Express
2.0
It sets a tone.Grace is not going to be an important factor of this film. Tony Mack
2.5
Underneath all the glitz and glam is an uninspired, musical fake out about two wide eyed WASPs falling in love under unrealistic circumstances.La La L .. Black Girl Nerds
5.0
La La Land is as delightful and magical as youve hearda big, joyful celebration of old school Hollywood musicalsbut its also smarter, tougher, and sad .. New Republic
4.5
If the genre has never entirely gone away (Rob Marshall keeps plugging away, and animated features regularly carry a tune or ten) it certainly appears .. Bfi
5.0
Lest this sound too warm and fuzzy, its worth mentioning that beneath all the pizzazz, La La Land delivers what is ultimately a no nonsense message of .. Bfi
2.5
That may be sensible enough.Whats odd is that La La Land is not the merry entertainment it sometimes seems to be. National Post
5.0
But La La Land always feel emotionally direct and natural, rather than cloying, playful or cute. People
5.0
As much it is Chazelles direction that powers the film, it is the chemistry of Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone that ties it all together. Rendy Reviews
5.0
Sweet natured in a time of often bitter cynicism, this buoyantly uplifting fable sets the soul soaring and the heart beating. Sky
4.5
But more importantly, shes surprised how easily hes taken to the role of playing someone elses modern music. Third Coast Review
2.0
A certain fundamental spiritual belief is missing from La La Lands ersatz movie musical conceit. National Review
5.0
Its a middle of the road confection, pretty rather than deep, which never quite makes its own mark.It takes its melancholic mood from Edward Hopper an .. New States Man
4.5
The feel good story is slightly bittersweet and keeps the movie grounded in reality. The New Paper
4.5
La La Land wants you to take in its beauty and get to know its young dreamers. The ending packs an emotional punch but most of the ride is a joyous vi .. Cultured Vultures
4.0
Its a slight, often affecting story that mixes the confusion of contemporary life with nostalgic yearning for a time when the whole boy meets girl thi .. Winnipeg Free Press
2.0
Summit Entertainment Damien Chazelle likes jazz music.But more than blaming his musical obsession for La La Land, I suppose I can blame Carl Van Vecht .. M Tv
3.0
Or maybe youll hold out until Chazelle cant think of anything better to do than stick balloons in Stones hands like Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face.Youre .. M Tv
3.0
Chazelles deep and spacious romanticism includes the city and its dreamers and music and movies and love itself. Movie Mom
4.4
This is a movie that is as much a byproduct of its time period as it is of the long gone era that cineastes put so much love and appreciation into. Cinema Sight
2.0
Chazelle combines familiarity with wildly creative execution, proving that style is substance: La La Land is a grand piece of cinema and an oddity and .. Trespass Mag
4.0
This is pure fantasy that wants to sweep us out of troubled times with lovely music, fantastic colours, energetic dance routines and the fizzing chemi .. Daily Star
4.5
And it embraces the musicals greatest strength, moving the plot along and conveying emotion through tunes more efficiently than words. Toronto Sun
5.0
Surreal, romantic and a strong contender for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Qc Times
5.0
Yet thats exactly what writer director Damien Chazelle manages, and the result is enough to make you leap out of your seat and punch the air in triump .. Fw Weekly
5.0
Finally, in a stunning third act, Chazelle manages to keep the audience on its toes, running through a rapid range of emotions.La La Land is one of th .. Columbus Alive
3.0
Because it has a great story, great dialogue, pitch perfect performances. Reel Talk Online
4.0
Making a musical these days is already a huge risk, but the fact that La La Land is a completely original piece of work rather than an adaptation of p .. Blog Bullz Eye
5.0
And in a finale deconstructing the musical and reconstructing the storyvaulting this spectacle into another level of dreaminessDamien Chazelles tribut .. Vue Weekly
5.0
Bittersweet but true to life, its a perfect way to end this joyous story.Whats left to say about Chazelle Hollywood Into To
5.0
A gorgeous and magnificent homage to the golden age of Hollywood musicals in the 1950s, the film has the sheer power to make audiences laugh, weep and .. Us Magazine
4.0
Its well made, gorgeously photographed and framed with an infectious love for the silver screen thats difficult not to be beguiled by. Spectrum Culture
4.5
Enchanting, magical and full of heart, La La Land has the power to sweep you off your feet just dont be afraid to let it. Cairo 360
2.5
Rendering Ryan Gosling sexless is a puzzling achievement, but its what the director has done. Sf Weekly
4.5
With its candy coated color palette and Emma Stones earth shattering performance, theres plenty of love found within La La Land. Culture
5.0
La La Land has the best opening scene of the year. It has the best closing scene of the year. Whats in between those scenes is merely incredible enter .. Tulsa World
3.8
It makes for an engaging interplay, and the movie offers something approaching substance in the ways the dichotomy plays out. Am Ny
5.0
La La Land is not for the cynical.Whiplash writer director Damien Chazelles dazzling, ambitious modern day musical is fresh yet nostalgic, paying trib .. Washington City Paper
5.0
While love for the movie musicals of yesteryear will certainly enhance ones enjoyment, it certainly isnt necessary.
4.5
Musically La La Land is a never ending gold mine of cascading arrangements, poppy Jazz numbers and lilting melodies. Film Ireland
4.5
This may be the modern world but the attitude is classic Hollywood confection and Chazelle deftly balances the two. Stream On Demand At Home
5.0
An old school Hollywood musical with two of Hollywoods best new school actors giving Oscar worthy performances, La La Land is a Christmas miracle for .. Toledo Blade
3.4
And thats why haters and lovers alike may download the soundtrack on the fly as they leave the theater: La La Land is a construct of memories and drea .. Thril List
5.0
I feel bad about the caveats but if you have caveats and repress them, it can make you quite ill in later years.Best to get them out there. Spectator
4.5
Sebastian and Mias relationship doesnt seem so sunny when theyre both on the verge of success. Battleship Pretension
5.0
A captivating treasure of a film, La La Land will make your heart and your head sing in praise. Screen Anarchy
4.4
For reasons Ill leave unsaid, they never get to the end of the movie. Cambridge Day
4.5
The two A Listers have so much on screen magnetism and they make a nice couple Im willing to overlook their singing shortcomings. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
2.5
Trying to court Mia, Sebastian sings What a waste of lovely light. Unfortunately, thats about the size of it. Metro Active
4.5
The perfect movie for anyone who needs a bit of cheering up after a bruising year, La La Land is the cinematic equivalent of a really fun morphine tri .. News
4.5
Doesnt just breathe new life into an old genre it performs CPR on it, bringing its beating heart back to vibrant life. Richard Crouse
5.0
While some may accuse it of being hopelessly optimistic, I think thats far too simplistic a reading of a film thats surprisingly honest about the natu .. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.8
But, whatever the reason and much to my surprise, I quite enjoyed La La Land. Free Beacon
5.0
This will be a big movie, emotionally affecting, intellectually satisfying and deeply entertaining. Film Festival Today
3.0
This doesnt become repetitive, as its used as a bench marker indicating the different emotional states of the characters. Mac Guff
4.5
Using this as its dramatic situation, La La Land is cinemas jolliest cautionary tale. Impulse Gamer
4.4
Though the narrative is built around razzle dazzle production numbers, the film is not a one trick pony. Film Forward
4.5
La La Land is exciting and amazing, is a modern fable and a musical of the 21st century. It makes you want to continue watching and maybe try some dan ..
4.5
In short, La La Land beautifully establishes and balances the illusory appeal of our dreams with harsh reality in a jaunty, entertaining film. Kdhx
4.5
For all their crazy chemistry, the stars of Hollywoods new musical, La La Land, dont actually sing or dance all that well. Somewhat surprisingly, this .. The Week
2.0
Another is the casting: Neither Gosling nor Stone possesses the singing or dancing chops to make their musical numbers truly soar. Aarp
5.0
That film was brutal and complex where La La Land is more brazenly accessible.Its funny; its got heart. MLive.com
4.4
Giddily ambitious but perhaps more bittersweet than some will be expecting, this melodic love story proves fanciful but rooted, emotionally, in a real .. The Film File
3.0
Pairing a filmmaker with maybe the best sense of cinematic rhythm working today with elaborate choreography, old Hollywood style musical arrangements, ..
5.0
The love story is paper thin and predictable, but that doesnt matter. Esquire
4.5
Summit Entertainment The plot is mainly an excuse for a series of fabulous set pieces. Esquire
5.0
That argument isnt valid because La La Land doesnt aspire to be Singin in the Rain. Parade
4.0
Majestically, symphonically grand, yet intimately, elegantly tender, its piercingly sweet, rapturously lovely, fancifully wistful and achingly honest. .. Parade
4.5
Its charm tells us that the magic of musicals is still more alive than ever.
4.5
La La Land is a beautiful modern homage to the classic musicals from yesteryear and a love letter to all those people struggling to follow their dream ..
4.5
A lovely, old fashioned ode to dreamers and their dreams, the sacrifices they make to go after them, and the poignant regret of what could have been. L.A. Biz
4.0
The film is a very good movie that is always flirting with greatness yet its songs fail impress on the same level as the intricate imagery on display. FanboyNation.com
5.0
Besides, whenever La La Land appears to be nothing more than an accomplished pastiche, its lent some humanity by its leads performances. Bbc
5.0
The film is happy, but without a happy ending; its shot in CinemaScope, and yet its still an intimate masterpiece. Cinema Scope
5.0
While the movie is tongue in cheek and may not completely live up to the movie musical grandeur of olden days, it is, nonetheless, an uplifting, fun f .. FlickDirect
2.0
In sum though, La La Land just isnt very moving or romantic: the bogus third act relationship break up to affect the strived for poignant ending is ju .. Patrick Nabarro
3.8
Its an easy film to enjoy, even love.But its unwise to carry that love to any irrational extremes. Buffalo News
4.5
Honestly, it might just be that nobody bothers to make winsome escapism musicals aimed to delight anymore. Pgh City Paper
5.0
But if I can be honest, the only parts of Lands many moving ones that consistently enthralled me were its camerawork and lighting. Daily News
3.1
That Chazelle thinks this is a fine, fresh question will tell you how cutting edge this very earnest movie is. Seattle Weekly
3.0
Throughout the entirety of its running time, the film is alive like no other I have seen this year, reveling in its heightened reality and a pure love .. Stardem
5.0
As genres go in and out of style, the movies occasionally forget some of the wonderful things they can do. Luckily, La La Land remembers. Twin Cities
4.5
There isnt an iota of this relationship that falls flat, and thats mainly because theres never a moment where they feel dishonest. Alternative Lens
5.0
A lot of La La Land is about staying true to aspirations and inspirations even when it may seem foolish. The Popcorn Junkie
4.5
Romantic and dreamy, colorful and elegant, melancholic, nostalgic and reflective. A breath of fresh air. Enfil Me
4.5
La La Land engaged my senses in the moment, and will certainly do so any time I watch it, but it will not linger like a haunting refrain. Sadly, it di .. City Beat
5.0
It reminded me of how beautiful it is to make yourself vulnerable in doing something you love, and how magic could be used to sketch inner worlds rath .. Junkee
5.0
Conclusion: With its gorgeous visuals, captivating narrative, and phenomenal music, La La Land easily earns its place as the very best film of 2016. The Blus Pot
3.0
Just wanting to do something doesnt automatically necessitate the universe bending to accommodate those desires. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
5.0
Because La La Land has managed a quite amazing feat its a musical youll love even if (like most humans) you hate musicals.Better yet, its a musical wi .. Gq Magazine
4.5
La La Land gives two hours of pure and genuine entertainment that ratify Chazelle no longer as a promise but as one of the most talented directors on .. La Nación (Argentina)
5.0
A beautiful film that evades corniness and low punches with spontaneous moments of realism and otherwise, is extremely effective as a comedy, romance ..
1.5
The director doesnt really seem to take the couples condition seriously until it encounters perhaps fatal obstacles. World Socialist Web Site
3.8
The last quarter of La La Land is so beautifully shot and performed, it makes up for the flat opening. It becomes a film that embraces a world where d .. Fres Nobee
5.0
Chazelles movie is a must see experience and an instant classic, entirely worthy of the adulation and awards that have come its way. Indie London
2.0
La La Land doesnt seem concerned with being very much more than two hours of entertainment. The Muse Jezebel
4.4
Even more so than other genres including horror, fantasy, superhero and science fiction the musical relies on a total suspension of belief by an audie .. Reel Bob
4.0
A film that causes fascination because is capable of providing a different reading and ending for each individual in spite of the naive ambiguity of i .. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.5
An impeccably accomplished film that is also passionate and vital, and takes formal risks in its unstoppable first forty minutes. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.4
La La Land is a wonderful romp back into the dreamy time of Old Hollywood that will make you smile. Daily Journal
5.0
The musical romance from writer director Damien Chazelle is packed with movie magic, big, un self conscious moments where the characters burst off the .. Host Madison
4.5
More than just a thoroughly modern musical, Damien Chazelles love story leaves us walking, well, dancing on air. The Movie Minute
5.0
La La Land triumphs in its simplicity, as Chazelle seamlessly transitions witty dialogue with beautifully choreographed numbers in a heartbeat. Flick Feast
3.0
Its pretty miraculous how lush and flamboyant the movie feels from beginning to end, and it is absolutely a must see in the theater.
3.0
But while Chazelle describes La La Land as a passion project, the end result left this movie goer lukewarm. Daily Telegraph
4.5
Its the careful balance between the emotional realism of the acting and the sheer technical audacity of the musical numbers that elevates the movie in .. Memphis Flyer
4.5
His grumpiness is undone by the effervescent Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress trying to survive the industrys constant rejection. Hot Press
3.0
A film that will possibly become the last hero of a dying genre that everybody will be talking about, at least for a few years.
4.5
With a risky method of storytelling, this film fully envelops the viewer in an audiovisual experience that demands an emotional response. Konexión
2.5
Before all the shouts of Look! and Over there! could reach the front of the boat, the majority of the onlookers had run to the one side, making the bo .. The Monitor
2.0
Beyond its music and costume, La La Land is retro in more ways than one. Mediaversity Reviews
4.5
Its also very reminiscent of a lot of other movies, which is absolutely the point; but if you asked me whether there was ever any reason for any perso .. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
4.0
With zero expectations, you may just find it fun, a heartfelt tribute to old school movie musicals thats somehow neither retro ironic nor camp twee. Japan Times
5.0
If you only see one movie this year, you need to get out more. That being said, this endlessly enchanting, panoramic homage to the Hollywood musical i .. Baret News Wire
3.0
A film that has a very good choreography and production design but its director/writer spoils much of the democratic and popular pleasure that the gre ..
3.0
A film with a perfect acting combination and explosive musical numbers that would restore faith in the magic of Hollywood and Broadway.
5.0
It isnt merely that Chazelle has made a film with eye popping color and bold lighting, fantastical sets and characters showing their souls in movement .. Play Boy
5.0
Chazelle has crafted a true modern day classic that reminds us of the power of possibility and of dreams, the belief in love and being in love. Its on .. Awards Watch
4.5
It almost feels like the movie has a rhythm all its own apart from whats happening on screen. Smash Cut Reviews
5.0
Shot in Cinemascope on the near extinct medium of 35 mm film, it frames a thoroughly modern love story against a sublime ode to classic cinema. Ma Cleans
4.5
... an original, distinctive, smart, witty work, whose use of its materials and allusions is utterly contemporary. Haaretz
4.5
The New York Times ran an advertisementthe most effective of the spotsfor truth itself. Ny Books
3.0
But the film grows increasingly confused as its emotional stakes build, so its charm is rather scattered. Mubi
4.5
This isnt an ironic, snarky, commenting upon itself kind of musical. About Boulder
4.5
Yet despite its willingness to go into such dark areas, La La Land is ultimately a sunshine filled breath of fresh air which will leave you giddy with .. Ib Times
4.4
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. The Cinema Phile Blog
3.0
Still, its Dancer in the Dark rather than its more distant forebearers that La La Land brings to mind. Four Three Film
4.5
This love letter to the magic of the movies isnt so light and frothy that it floats away. VultureHound
4.5
An old fashioned movie that at the same time is tremendously modern and also nostalgic, romantic, magical and unique.
4.5
An absolute delight, a great musical and an exquisite chant dedicated to love.
1.5
With the first musical number in La La Land, I thought that I was in love. Unfortunately, as is the case with romance in the movie, holding onto that .. Ohio
4.4
Chazelle creates a realm that suspends disbelief, forestalls cynicism and lets us open our hearts to emotion thats as real in this setting as in any n .. Charlotte Observer
4.5
An exceptional film that pays homage to classic musicals while building its own instant classic status. Cinencuentro
4.5
An imperfect film but with a lot of identity, and for the Hollywood atmosphere accustomed to formalities, thats very transcendental. Cinencuentro
4.4
La La Land deserves all the awards and praises it has received so far, and more. Its an ode to jazz, cinema, theater, classical musicals and love. Cinencuentro
3.0
Gosling and Stone do it all, mixing snappily paced banter with slick dance moves and heartfelt longing with expertly sung musical numbers. Pasadena Weekly
4.0
La La Land doesnt introduce the characters like a Hollywood clich.
4.5
Although it seems a little overrated to me, its an enjoyable and well made film and entertains.If you like musicals, I recommend it. Excelsior
4.5
A film that achieves a classic style, evoking musicals from the 30s, 50s and the new French wave, but at the same time it has a contemporary touch. Excelsior
4.5
La La Land is a technicolor fantasy you have to see on a big screen.
3.8
La La Land is truly a breath of fresh air.And whether youre suffering from winter doldrums or post election PTSD, get thee to your nearest cineplex fo .. Womens Voices For Change
1.5
Borrowing (or repackaging) liberally from 20th century musical titans, La La Land often appears drunk on nostalgia... Its a traditionalist that so lon .. Sd City Beat
4.5
Alex is the Editor in Chief of The Seventh Row, based in San Francisco and from Toronto, Canada. Seventh Row
4.5
The moments when everyone breaks into song doesnt feel out of place because its a movie that is trying to look like a movie.
5.0
The characters, the chemistry, the story, the music, the dance, the romance, the view it all tapped right into the inner recesses of my fanatical love .. Newshub (NZ)
4.5
A sophisticated tap routine on the tombs of the great masters of the genre, taking care not to destroy the tombstones. Butaca Ancha
4.0
Its old fashioned love story feels like a pastiche of the classic Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers nimble footed romcoms. Dogandwolf
5.0
But Damien Chazelles masterful La La Land makes the movie musical sing again. Good Times
5.0
In the end, La La Land is one of those rare achievements: a movie dream within a dream. Spokane7
4.4
La La Land is hopeful, even giddy. And Chazelle directs with heaps of style and charm. Baltimore Magazine
2.5
I oh so wanted La La Land to work for me; I wholly expected it to resonate with me, somehow. La Movie Boeuf Wordpress
3.0
La La Land revives the Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals even if only for a short time. Family Home Theater
4.5
A film that works like a fine string watch, like a soft and elegant mechanism that breathes the rhythm of jazz melancholy and classic dreams of Hollyw .. Chilango.com
4.5
Charming, alluring, beautiful, and emotionally balanced, La La Land is more than a satisfying film; its an enchanting experience. Movies With Mae
3.0
The side characters including John Legend arent developed very well but it doesnt really matter because Gosling and Stone have terrific chemistry. rachelsreviews.net
5.0
It never takes itself too seriously, but it also doesnt devolve into the infantile or simplistic.
4.5
Century Boulder, 1700 29th St. , Boulder, 303 444 0583, cinemark.com. Boulder Weekly
5.0
Rather, the film tells a tale in which glimpses of light and liveliness remain crucial, and tells it in a way that makes that plain but makes the alte .. Arts Hub
3.8
Its as if everything in the movie was leading up to that brilliant ending, which knocked me out and made me forgive the many lulls along the way.Fans .. Ny 1
4.5
La La Land, opening Friday, is an engaging tussle, an original vision and a wonderful reboot of the Golden Age of Tinseltown musicals. Bay Area Reporter
4.0
La La Land takes a city of broken dreams and gives us characters that are willing to take chances in spite of tasting that bitter pill of reality. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.5
This seems to speak to Chazelles own moviemaking journey and his fervent passion to bring darkly moving musical based films to the big screen. Cinemacy
3.5
Longing for an old Hollywood musical... Look no further, movie fan. Phantom Tollbooth
4.5
Cardboard and string and dirty old magazines formulate a no holds barred approach to life where freedom is absolute. Screen Queens
4.5
Had La La Land stuck with uplifting celebratory music, it would have been the happiest movie ever made. Nerd Report
2.5
This years The Artist. So basically its a superhero movie for middlebrows. Spliced Personality
5.0
Unfortunately, his rigid thinking doesnt sit well with todays era as most people prefer a more contemporary musical style. Casey's Movie Mania
4.0
The story may be familiar, but this take feels refreshingly new.From the glittering sets to some spectacular dance sequences, everything combines to c .. Cinema Clips
4.5
A romantic musical that blends Old Hollywood fantasy with modern reality, its a lovely movie to end or start the year.
4.5
It has a powerful message that lifts you from your chair, pulls you by the ears and forces you to continue with the task of fulfilling your dream. Pólvora
5.0
There are so many moments that left me wanting to clap with joy, and the ending managed to both break my swelling heart and make it swell again. S Fist
4.0
However, rather than standing as an exercise in pure pastiche, La La Land strikes its own note feeling fresh and modern even as it celebrates Hollywoo .. Wow 247
4.5
It may not be a masterpiece, but its a refreshing and unabashed joy filled escape, and after such a woeful year, there is nothing wrong with that.
4.5
Under the inherent optimism of musicals, La La Land hides a melancholic flow that will inevitably will captivate the audience. El Universal
4.5
A good movie with amazing musical sequences and charismatic protagonists. El Universal
5.0
On the surface, the new film La La Land looks like it could be that escape. Sojo
4.5
The most nominated film of this years Oscars is also a fresh re elaboration of musical cinema. Letras Libres
1.5
Its a pity that La La Land fled from cliche to incur in what is consider cliche. At its best, the movie flirts with the ghosts of professional frustra ..
5.0
For viewers weaned on lifeless Broadway adaptations, theres a good chance La La Land will be unlike any movie theyve ever seen. Gq
4.5
A film that goes from a romantic comedy to drama to the rhythm of pop and jazz, while criticizing the frivolity of Los Angeles.
5.0
A film where every single piece clicks perfectly into place ... there are numerous moments that look and feel instantly iconic. ABC Radio (Australia)
3.0
However, the rest of the film doesnt live up to this promise, and any characters that arent our two beautiful white romantic leads get pushed to the s .. A Reel of One's Own
4.5
Whiteness doesnt have a monopoly on nostalgia hip hop employs it, too, albeit in a slightly different way. The Undefeated
5.0
For the musical averse, no worries.Your manhood wont atrophy if you see this film. Truth Dig
5.0
A huge, ambitious, color soaked film, its about 80 percent successful at following through on its goal to bring back the American musical. Malibu Times
5.0
La La Land Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and .. Miami Herald
5.0
A cheerful yet also thoughtful and touching burst of cinematic joy, La La Land manages incredible poignancy amid glamourous stars, a meaningful narrat .. Deep Focus Review
4.5
A film that starts as an explosion of therapeutic vitality with contagious dance and music admirably filmed while telling a playful and warm love stor .. El Pais (Spain)
5.0
Flawed though it is, La La Land deserves a place in this largely glorious company. 4 Columns
4.5
A formidable film where Stone and Gosling will make you leave the cinema singing and dancing your frustrations away.
1.5
Its too long, the music isnt great, and I cant stand all the brightly colored twirling skirts. Missoula News
5.0
Whether hes tapping his toes or tinkling the ivories, hes a throwback to the golden age of Hollywood with stars like Carey Grant and Clark Gable. AMovieGuy.com
4.0
La La Land is a moving, melancholy musical thats very pleasant, if a bit thin; not unlike its appealing leads voices.
5.0
Its as bittersweet, entertaining and seductively romantic as its predecessor was dyspeptic. Lime Light Magazine
1.5
La La Land is a light confection dancing deftly on a floor of flavorful flourishes, only to be stalled by a contrived coupling. Critical Movie Critics
5.0
Its a wonderful throwback to the golden era of musicals with a 21st century sheen. Glas Gow Live
5.0
What is it about La La Land that makes it the seasons most irresistible film The Culture Trip
4.5
might not have the fancy footwork of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, but theyre radiant together nonetheless, zinging through their rapport as well as .. The Script Lab
5.0
LA LA LAND is the best film of the year.Combine it all and you have a romantic, dramatic romp through Los Angeles which has never looked lovelier on f .. Cleve Land Movie Blog
4.5
A love story that has a final sequence that is as devastating as, paradoxically, hopeful.
4.5
LA LA LAND La La Lavishes with joy and warmth. This is a movie I want to live in. Chase Whale
5.0
If La La Land feels like a throwback, thats because it is, a throwback to times when going to the movies lifted your spirits instead of sinking them. The Federalist
4.5
When I wasnt charmed by the characters, I was transported by the films playfulness. The camera bobs and weaves around like a jazz instrument. Its not .. Jamaica Gleaner
4.5
A beautiful film that touches the soul through its colors, performances, soundtrack, photography, light, and above all, for its story.
5.0
The premise of La La Land is a simple one.Mia (Emma Stone) works at a coffee shop on the Warner Bros lot in Los Angeles. Hub Pages
5.0
Visually gorgeous and deliciously colorful, La La Land is a romantically fueled, comically fun, and symphonically sublime treasure. Reel Run Down
4.5
Image zoom Credit: Courtesy Lionsgate Chazelle expertly combines optimism and melancholya perfect mix for the holiday season. In Style
4.5
A fable with an dreamy atmosphere and a realistic and current message. Time Out México
5.0
La La Land is a wondrous, magical film that pays constant tribute to a century of musicals and Hollywood films about Hollywood, without ever succumbin .. Broadstreet Review
4.5
A film with a scenic exuberance that resembles a patina in primary colors of the very vintage almanac of a disappeared and endearing world, and that t ..
5.0
Chazelle has taken a genre that can feel one dimensional and made it cool again. Glamour
4.5
The Artist felt shackled by its touchstones too light and hollow so audiences wouldnt balk at its old fashioned style. Oklahoma Gazette
4.5
Opportunity doesnt have a sense of timing and their careers get in the way of a fulfilling relationship. The Canadian Crew
4.5
The meta qualities of La La Land, which have led many to call it a love letter to classic musical films, owe a great deal to this device. Critics at Large
4.5
A film for the crazy ones who dare to dream, without forgetting the inescapable adversities and the sacrifices that can be quite stormy.
4.5
If La La Land brings the genre back to vitality, Ill rejoice. But while much of this movie is clever and enjoyable, I cant say I found it exciting. Less Hat, Moorhead
4.5
Those beats worked for me, though, since the story it tells is a classic bittersweet romance that needs a certain formula to establish. Shotgun Cinema
4.5
The film is full of color, brightness, rhythm and emotion. Although theres a narrative bump in the middle of it, the show gets back on track in a bitt ..
4.0
The film looks good, sounds good and, if youre not too fussy, it might make you feel good too. Huffington Post
4.5
An endearing and friendly film that, among its many successes, confirms in its protagonists two new stars for the Hollywood industry. Ibero 90.9
4.5
Its drenched in primary colours and treads the right balance of wistful nostalgia and exuberant singing. Glamour Magazine
3.8
La La Land can feel like a fluffy celebration of style over substance. Nw I Times



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