La La Land
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La La Land is a 2016 musical film directed by Damien Chazelle, starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
While stuck in Los Angeles traffic ("Another Day of Sun"), Sebastian "Seb" Wilder has a moment of road rage directed at aspiring actress Amelia "Mia" Dolan. After a hard day at work, Mia's next audition goes awry because the casting director takes a phone call during an emotional scene. That night, her roommates take her to a lavish party in the Hollywood Hills, promising her that it could jump-start her career ("Someone in the Crowd"). After her car is towed, she walks home in disappointment. During a gig at a restaurant, Seb slips into jazz improvisation despite the owner's warning to only play traditional Christmas pieces.
Production
Written by Damien Chazelle, the film was produced by Summit Entertainment. Justin Hurwitz composed the score. Linus Sandgren handled the cinematography. The film runs 129 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $30,000,000, La La Land grossed $509,183,536 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
Its legacy endures through a remake, a sequel and a lasting franchise; later cinema cites its influence and symbolism.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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