Review of La La Land (2016) by Mark K — 27 Apr 2017
Reluctantly and not without hesitation, I am to admit, I have finally watched this movie and found myself surprised. This movie is far from perfect but it has won me over with its imperfection, on one hand, but on the other with its poignant melancholy and deep humanity.
It's not so much about a romantic musical as it is about the bittersweet taste of our lives, their impermanence and ultimately tragedy of not being able to have it all, having to compromise and make peace with what has been and won't ever be the same.
Directing and acting (especially that of Stone's) are great. "A treat," as another reviewer has mentioned. "An imperfect but strangely unique" treat I would add.
This review of La La Land (2016) was written by Mark K on 27 Apr 2017.
La La Land has generally received very positive reviews.
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