Review of La La Land (2016) by Deacon A — 14 Dec 2018

As much as Damien Chazelle has impressed everyone with his riveting and compelling direction from Whiplash, it shows that he delivers an authentic, dazzling, compelling and outstanding musical masterpiece that delivers with a heart, depth, and soul. From a brilliant screenplay that resonates everyone with the theme of passion, love, dreams, and inspiration that forms an intimate connection in real life; the powerful acting and its performances, the astonishing and sensible direction until the memorable musical score and pieces, La La Land is truly the embodiment of a classic cinema that nails its perfection from start to finish.

Even the memorable, amazing and wonderful performances of Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling as well a perfect chemistry, a magnificent choreography and its gorgeous costume and production designs as well a breathtaking and sumptuous cinematography, brilliant editing, and a refreshing and touching musical score by Justin Hurwitz and its catchy musical songs perfectly composed by Pasek & Paul duo makes the experience of seeing La La Land a nostalgic experience, a feast for the eyes and a pleasurable hearing to the ears.

While La La Land draws its inspiration and homages to the classic Hollywood musicals of old, it stands out as a unique musical while making the musical film genre revitalized as fresh and new that also helps inspire other modern-day musical films for years to come and making La La Land as a modern classic for all ages.