La
La

La

2007Movie11 minEnglish

This is a life story. The story of awareness, waiting, riot, femininity of La.

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IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic89
Google Users86%
Director: Damien ChazelleGenres: Comedy, Drama, Music, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

In Los Angeles, aspiring actress Mia and jazz pianist Sebastian fall in love while pursuing their dreams. As their careers begin to take off, they must navigate the difficult choices and compromises that come with balancing their professional ambitions and their relationship. The film explores the bittersweet reality of chasing one's passions in a city that can both inspire and break hearts.

Critical Reception

La La Land was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its direction, screenplay, musical numbers, cinematography, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Stone and Gosling. It was a significant commercial success and garnered numerous awards and nominations.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and emotionally resonant modern musical.
  • Praised for its vibrant energy, heartfelt performances, and nostalgic yet fresh take on the genre.
  • Commended for its sophisticated blend of romance, ambition, and the realities of pursuing dreams.

Google audience: Google users largely loved La La Land, appreciating its beautiful music, captivating performances by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, and its touching story about chasing dreams and the sacrifices involved. Many found it to be a visually appealing and emotionally engaging film.

Awards & Accolades

Won 6 Academy Awards including Best Director, Best Actress (Emma Stone), and Best Original Score. Nominated for a total of 14 Academy Awards. Won 7 Golden Globe Awards including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actor – Musical or Comedy (Gosling), and Best Actress – Musical or Comedy (Stone). Nominated for 11 Golden Globe Awards. Won 5 Critics' Choice Awards and 5 BAFTAs.

Fun Fact

The iconic opening scene on the freeway, featuring a vibrant musical number, was filmed over two and a half days on a closed section of the 105 freeway in Los Angeles, utilizing 40 cars and 60 dancers.

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