Genre : Musical/Romance

Runtime : 2hr 8min

Language : English

IMDb :8/10

Rotten Tomatoes : 91%

Metacritic : 94%

Wikipedia : Link

Director : Damien Chazelle

Cast

Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt, Finn Wittrock, J.K. Simmons, Callie Hernandez, Jessica Rothe, Sonoya Mizuno, Tom Everett Scott.

Plot

La La Land (2016) is a romantic musical drama that follows the intertwined lives of Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a jazz musician, both struggling to achieve their dreams in Los Angeles. They meet by chance and quickly fall in love, supporting each other as they chase their ambitions. Mia faces repeated rejections, while Sebastian’s passion for jazz leads him to compromise his artistic integrity by joining a pop band. As they pursue their careers, their relationship is tested by the pressures of success and the sacrifices it demands. The film beautifully explores the tension between love and ambition, ultimately showing how their dreams take them in different directions. Despite parting ways, they remain grateful for the influence they had on each other’s lives. The movie ends on a bittersweet note, with a dream sequence imagining what could have been, leaving a lasting impact on both characters.