Post by mslo79 on Aug 26, 2018 4:09:35 GMT
I actually just re-watched this recently and... I was a bit surprised as it noticeably improved for me.
-Initial viewing (Apr 14th 2017) = 6/10
-Re-watch (Aug 22nd 2018) = 6-6.5/10 (within my Top 235 movies)
but basically... during my initial viewing, without getting into the details, it took about 28-36 min before it stabled out where as this time around it was about 15min before it stabled out for the rest of the movie. plus, Gosling/Stone help boost it.
like that intro with the people dancing on the cars was clearly the low point of the movie as that first 5min is exactly what NOT to do in a movie as it's boring. but outside of that it got a bit better within that first 15min but hit the 2nd duller stretch in the 10-13min area before finally stabling out around 15min. but once the movie stabled out, it got noticeably better from there on forward. I think what partially boosts it a bit for me is that it's a bit different from your typical movie for me.
NOTE: for the record... Musicals tend to be THE genre I avoid (due to boredom(that intro dancing on cars scene in La La Land is a nice example of this)) but this one seems to be a exception to the rule.
jesserebel
I would apply that to damn near all Oscar nominated movies as a large portion of them tend to be forgettable.
I have not seen either of those movies but chances are I would side with Stone as I suspect the chemistry between her and Gosling helps carry her performance a bit and, like I always say, no matter how good your performance is you need the movie to be solid enough otherwise it's not going to matter much. because, at least in my mind, if someone gives a solid performance in Movie A and someone gives a decent performance in Movie B, but Movie B is the more interesting movie, then ill likely side with Movie B straight up.
so if there is one musical someone would praise... I would rather be it La La Land over pretty much everything else.
Chances are ill like La La Land more than those movies you mentioned had I seen them especially given it's unlikely ill like Musical movies in general as La La Land is the only exception for me.
You loved the opening where they danced on the vehicles while singing? ; that's hands down THE worst part of the movie as it's exactly what NOT to do in a movie as it's completely boring (that's the kind of stuff that makes musicals suck). but thankfully that only lasted the first 5 min and the 2nd worst part of the movie was between about 10-13min of the movie. but outside of that, basically around 15 min on forward, my interest in the movie was much more stable til the end.
Yeah, but I don't really mind as I like movies to look good especially if it fits the movie well which it does in this movies case.
mecano04
I thought the opposite. it was a bit shaky for about the first 15min and then stabled out.
Basically you wanted more of the typical ending then.
I think the ending as is, works.
-Initial viewing (Apr 14th 2017) = 6/10
-Re-watch (Aug 22nd 2018) = 6-6.5/10 (within my Top 235 movies)
but basically... during my initial viewing, without getting into the details, it took about 28-36 min before it stabled out where as this time around it was about 15min before it stabled out for the rest of the movie. plus, Gosling/Stone help boost it.
like that intro with the people dancing on the cars was clearly the low point of the movie as that first 5min is exactly what NOT to do in a movie as it's boring. but outside of that it got a bit better within that first 15min but hit the 2nd duller stretch in the 10-13min area before finally stabling out around 15min. but once the movie stabled out, it got noticeably better from there on forward. I think what partially boosts it a bit for me is that it's a bit different from your typical movie for me.
NOTE: for the record... Musicals tend to be THE genre I avoid (due to boredom(that intro dancing on cars scene in La La Land is a nice example of this)) but this one seems to be a exception to the rule.
jesserebel
I enjoyed it but it was just so overhyped.
I would apply that to damn near all Oscar nominated movies as a large portion of them tend to be forgettable.
I still don't feel it is nearly as good as some people claim, especially the acting in the film. There was but so much for either actor to do, yet alone to receive Oscar nominations and Emma Stone actually winning? Her performance doesn't come close to Natalie Portman in "Jackie" or Isabelle Hupert in "Elle".
I have not seen either of those movies but chances are I would side with Stone as I suspect the chemistry between her and Gosling helps carry her performance a bit and, like I always say, no matter how good your performance is you need the movie to be solid enough otherwise it's not going to matter much. because, at least in my mind, if someone gives a solid performance in Movie A and someone gives a decent performance in Movie B, but Movie B is the more interesting movie, then ill likely side with Movie B straight up.
so if there is one musical someone would praise... I would rather be it La La Land over pretty much everything else.
I remember after the film coming out there were polls all over the internet about musicals and La La Land was beating classics like West Side Story, Grease, Mary Poppins etc. in polls about best film and best soundtrack. Its a bit nuts such a basic movie got so much hype that everyone believed it.
Chances are ill like La La Land more than those movies you mentioned had I seen them especially given it's unlikely ill like Musical movies in general as La La Land is the only exception for me.
With that said, I do not dislike it. I enjoy it for what it is and I loved the opening musical number.
You loved the opening where they danced on the vehicles while singing? ; that's hands down THE worst part of the movie as it's exactly what NOT to do in a movie as it's completely boring (that's the kind of stuff that makes musicals suck). but thankfully that only lasted the first 5 min and the 2nd worst part of the movie was between about 10-13min of the movie. but outside of that, basically around 15 min on forward, my interest in the movie was much more stable til the end.
I thought it was very beautifully shot and visually stunning at times. However, its a shallow story with basic thin acting and writing that skated by on looks.
Yeah, but I don't really mind as I like movies to look good especially if it fits the movie well which it does in this movies case.
mecano04
Started well and ended up not so good.
I thought the opposite. it was a bit shaky for about the first 15min and then stabled out.
Chazelle blew the ending. It should have been what we all wanted, them dancing amongst the stars forever.
Basically you wanted more of the typical ending then.
I think the ending as is, works.