Directed by Damien Chazelle
4 Stars
After an astounding Whiplash (2014), director Damien Chazelle is back with yet another awe-inspiring tale of music and passion in the form of La La Land, which stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in lead roles. As magical as the title suggests, the film takes viewers on a phenomenal ride of love and ambition but without turning a blind eye to the harsh realities of life. I say this because the choices the characters make in this film have realistic and often heart-breaking consequences. The plot of the movie may feel old school at times, but the beauty of this movie lies in its wonderful execution and powerful performances by the lead cast. 
The movie has a variety of brilliantly executed shots, including an over 5-minute one-shot opening sequence as well as a beautiful ending sequence, all thanks to the cinematographer of the film, Linus Sandgren. Apart from the camera angles and the movements, multiple shots have beautiful backgrounds as well as appropriate lighting, which do justice to the main theme of the movie as well as that particular sequence. The main aspect of life which the film wants to highlight is that life is not a fairy tale, and the consequences of every decision a person makes often have a great deal of impact on their lives in a realistic environment. The movie is a spectacle both in terms of visual appeal as well as the sound appeal and is bound to make you cheer up, sing, laugh and cry, all within just over 2 hours of run time.
Reviewed by Aayu
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