La
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La

2019Movie120 minJapanese

The vocalist of a broken up band tries to get the group back together.

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IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic88
Google Users89%
Director: Damien ChazelleGenres: Musical, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In Los Angeles, a jazz pianist named Sebastian and an aspiring actress named Mia fall in love while pursuing their dreams. As their careers begin to take off, they must navigate the challenges of balancing their professional ambitions with their deepening romantic relationship. The film explores the sacrifices and compromises often required to achieve artistic success and find lasting love.

Critical Reception

La La Land was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its direction, musical numbers, cinematography, and the performances of its lead actors. It was praised for its modern take on the classic Hollywood musical, its emotional depth, and its bittersweet exploration of dreams and relationships. The film was a commercial success and became a major awards contender.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and musically enchanting, capturing the magic of classic Hollywood musicals.
  • Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling deliver charismatic and heartfelt performances.
  • A poignant and bittersweet tale of love, ambition, and the choices that define us.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved La La Land, praising its beautiful visuals, catchy music, and romantic story. Many found the performances by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone captivating, and the film's blend of joy and melancholy resonated deeply, leaving viewers with a sense of bittersweet satisfaction.

Awards & Accolades

Won 6 Academy Awards including Best Actress for Emma Stone, Best Director for Damien Chazelle, and Best Original Score. Nominated for a total of 14 Academy Awards, tying the record. Won 7 Golden Globe Awards including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor/Actress for the leads. Won 5 Critics' Choice Awards.

Fun Fact

During the filming of the opening freeway song sequence, director Damien Chazelle was reportedly so worried about traffic disruption that he filmed it in a single take during a weekend, using hundreds of extras and dancers.

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