Movie and music. Music and cinema Having created from ordinary preparations for a jazz concert a genuine thriller with a huge emotional burlesque, the director and screenwriter Damien Chazelle unwittingly turned into one of the most respected and sought-after creators of our time. The idea sprouted from a modest short film was noticed by the producers and turned into a full meter, known as ' Obsession'. Forcing J. K. Simmons and Miles Turner to play really on the edge, go through fire, water, copper pipes and on top of everything almost kill each other on the set, Damien Chazelle collected an impressive bouquet of positive feedback from the widest audience, providing his brainchild brilliant as for low-budget cinema box office, as well as persistent positions at the award ceremony & #39; Oscar' Opening the doors to the cherished world of shining spotlights of Hollywood, Damien Chazelle was entitled to choose any project he liked, but instead of transferring someone else’s idea to the screen, he again sat down for writing the script, now known as ' La La Land'. Feeding a warm feeling for the music of the predominant jazz direction, the director and this time could not resist the temptation to persuade the audience to sit down in cozy, warm places and enjoy another extraordinary story that encloses the viewer in a strong embrace, but this time without unnecessary high-tonal shake.
So, welcome to Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a talented young musician with a keen sense of jazz in all its multifaceted manifestations. Unable to temper the craving for favorite music, our hero gives her almost all his personal time, unsuccessfully trying to break through the wall of misunderstanding in a world where jazz is experiencing far from the best times. Every time he sits down at the piano in a small cozy restaurant, Sebastian again and again invokes beautiful, heartfelt melodies from his favorite instrument, reminding the audience that sometimes it really does not hurt to dissolve into the melodic trends of the music of the past, capable of rebirth in the present, if only it is rediscovered and loved. And yet, finding sympathetic and believing hearts is not as easy as Sebastian would like and his plans to open his own jazz establishment are falling apart. Any other hero in the place constantly receiving blows from the fate of Sebastian would have long ago abandoned the seemingly meaningless idea, but not him. Especially since in his life there was a spark, a muse, hope and passion! . .
Meet Mia (Emma Stone). Attractive girl, who has a rather violent character, from an early age dreamed of the glory of a movie star, tirelessly running from one casting to another. Explosive, exuberant, and when necessary, quiet, thoughtful game Mia does not bring her any dividends, and she has to go out on her own with annoying regularity, returning to some of the seedy bars, where she is always prepared to play the role of an unpretentious waitress. Pushing her way to the top of fame, the heroine is not afraid to demonstrate the versatile advantages and disadvantages of character, personally composes plays and rehearses until late at night, as long as luck, hidden behind an impenetrable screen of apathy and disappointment, but Mia knows and believes that her finest hour is yet to come. Not least, her hopes soar to the skies for meeting an equally talented, charming and annoyingly misunderstood guy, whose dream is as far from being realized as Mia’s. In one of the modest restaurants met music and cinema, cinema and music. Yes, maybe they are too obstinate for each other, their relationship resembles a formidable drama, but the passion that they give birth cannot be so simply ignored, because it turns into feeling.
Chazelle’s subtle flair for a successful, extraordinary and not devoid of meaning story once again reminded itself. The unpretentious name of the tape from the outside may seem like an inviting sign for another unpretentious Hollywood musical, but the director is far from simple, as the same ' Obsession' shows. In his joint work with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, there are notes of the strongest attachment to art, which can both destroy a person and exalt him. This time, the director abandoned the brand crazy hysteria led by J.K. Simmons, although the magnificent character actor is present in the new film of Chazelle in a small colorful role. Instead of cutting from the shoulder and driving the cast to hysterics, Damien Chazelle plays an extraordinary love story that can inspire even when it seems that it will not get worse. In 'La La Lande' you will not find frank, penetrating drama, although it is still in history, but cunningly hidden behind brilliant dance-vocal numbers and subtle intellectual humor, wandering from frank rudeness to playing on the strings of the soul. Damien Chazelle built his brainchild as an ode to inspiration, a declaration of love for art and a loved one. And all this is placed in the picture in a strictly agreed order that does not tolerate controversy. Such an unexpected division of life priorities into the first, second and third class is definitely intriguing, but do not forget that ' La Land' reported to us by the director ' Obsessions', a passionate creator living a favorite craft.
Adds to the already dimensionless charm of the picture of extra points and successfully staged style ' La Landa' flirting with classic Hollywood musicals of the middle of the last century. The director deliberately refuses to put the story in a modern way, despite the fact that the story unfolds clearly in our time. Writing history, images and characters 'La La Landa' Chazelle immediately understood that his painting would be beyond an era, but with an obligatory attachment to the golden era, on which all modern art rests, as if other creators, claiming to be innovative in everything, did not deny this. Every scene 'La La Landa' imbued with retro nostalgia, and it does not seem outdated at all. Maybe not the most amazing, but confident and lively choreography makes you follow what is happening on stage, and Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone add dance to all their talents, proving the well-known axiom that a brilliant person is genius in everything. In addition, in isolation from the dances and vocal numbers, the actors played a rather plausible drama of personal relationships, causing either laughter or tears. And to top it all, it is necessary to note the talent of the composer Justin Gurwich, which allowed to give the production even greater emotional colors, which director Damien Chazelle does not cease to thicken, dilute and mix.
In conclusion, I want to say that 'La La Land', it is a pleasant, warm and incredibly attractive musical, reviving faith in the best for this obstinate genre. Damien Chazelle once again set foot on the territory of music, but at the same time did not forget to sing odes to the cinema, in which he feels more than confident. ' La La Land' honest in front of the audience, and at the same time do not mind slying over him. And I can't wish you anything but the brightest view.
9 out of 10