La La Land (2016)

I for one am not a fan of romantic films-(don't even get me started on "Hallmark"), however, I do like some musical films (just depends). Critics speculate the L.A set love story musical- starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone will be a big contender for the upcoming award season, I 100 percent concur with the notion.  Not only is the film a likely nominee but the leads- Gosling and Stone are guaranteed spots in the award season race.

What won me over with "La La Land" was its zest, vibrant colors and original tunes and pretty damn well choreographed dance numbers. And its persistent comedic efforts. Major success in those areas.

Apparently you can get success fresh out of college. He's just starting to make his mark on the silver screen. But, oh man does director Damien Chazelle  craft a one of a kind piece of art.

Some of the best film performances I've seen in a really long time. First, Gosling. Every time he shows up in audiences faces, its as if he wasn't Ryan Gosling. He does the role of the talented musician in a very subtle way. Particularly, Emma Stone isn't an actress I keep up with, but she shines so good opposite Gosling as an actress. The pair is so electric. The audience can feel that right from their head to toes.

As you sit in that dark auditorium, you feel as if you are dancing along with Stone and Gosling. Time warped yourself to its 1950's stylized but present day Hollywood. That's how in awe I was and I could definitely watch this over again.


*BEST FILM OF THE YEAR*


Rate: A+

Director: Damien Chazelle

Starring: Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone

Studio: Summit Entertainment

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours and 7 minutes