La La Land

La La Land

Took my brother to see this. He loved it.
3rd Viewing for me! 👀
How people can hate this movie is something I have trouble understanding.
Been checking out the negative reviews of La La Land. It's just crazy what different things people see when they watch a movie. People said all this was just a love letter to Hollywood. Yeah sure it takes place in LA but that was definitely not what I got out of the movie. People said it was just about a white guy trying to save Jazz. Again not what I saw, I saw him just as a guy following his passions. Plus Damien Chazelle is white and has made it obvious he loves Jazz (Whiplash) so I'm sure writing the screenplay, Sebastian was just representing himself, I had no problem with Sebastian being white and passionate about Jazz. But I want to really talk about one that I hear all the time. "La La Land is not original they are just copying old musicals". I never felt like they were "copying" classic musicals but more like doing a tribute. MOST of the people I know have never seen musicals like The Umbrellas of Cherbourg or a Fred and Ginger movie let alone even be open to watch any old musicals or even old movies. And most people I know hate musicals. I've met people who hated musicals but loved this movie. I've met people who said they are now more open to watch the classics that inspired this film. Watch Eleanor Powell, watch Gene Kelly! La La Land pumped new life into these classics and I'm forever thankful. THEY SHOULDN'T BE FORGOTTEN! I love ORIGINAL musicals and hopefully people realize what an amazing treat they are. Also, I have met people who said because of this movie they want to learn piano. Some who said their children are now interested in singing and dancing. A movie inspiring all kinds of generations to becoming more involved in the arts? That is definitely what movies are all about. Thankful this movie exists.

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