Film Review: LA LA LAND (written and directed by Damien Chazelle)
LA LA LAND STARTS WITH OOH-LA-LA BUT LANDS HARD In some ways, La La Land promises to be a moving, old-fashioned romantic musical that plays around with old techniques and presents them in a vibrant, zestful fashion. But some well-staged numbers and appealing actors don’t quite make up for forgettable songs, constrained storytelling, and two leads who aren’t terrific […]