It’s clear that considerable effort went into the production, and it manages to be enjoyable despite prioritizing aesthetics over narrative weight. *La La Land* is visually stunning, boasting beautiful costumes, cinematography, and dance sequences. The musical performances are also quite nice. While the storyline feels somewhat thin, this doesn't detract from its entertainment value; it certainly succeeds as an ar…

The characters’ paths intersected as they pursued their ambitions. I don’t generally care for contemporary musicals. So I wasn’t anticipating anything particularly good or bad from this one. The movie started with a song that didn't impress me; I didn't connect with either the lyrics or the music. And again, modern settings just don't seem to work well with musical themes unless it’s fantasy or something like an I…

I wouldn't have picked this film on my own, which might be why I found it surprisingly agreeable. However, my girlfriend really wanted to see it, so I agreed. It turned out she’d been swayed by the number of Oscars it won and hadn’t bothered to find out what kind of movie it was; ultimately, I ended up enjoying it considerably more than she did. It's essentially a fairly traditional Hollywood musical with a plot t…

This movie is truly remarkable and sticks with you; it’s destined to become a classic.

I understand why people like _La La Land_, and I wouldn’t want to diminish that enjoyment for anyone else. Still, it's not something I would personally wait in line to experience. Final rating: ★★½ - It didn't quite click with me, though I can see its appeal.