Musical Hater Falls in Love with LA LA LAND (2016) Blind Movie Reaction and Discussion

[@kingstumble]

It is Ryan Gosling playing piano. He could play a little bit beforehand but he had 3 months of intensive training in jazz piano prior to filming. I am also not usually a fan of musicals but I loved La La Land.

[@waltermoran9344]

There is a moment in the end where Seb has a moment of doubt, very little but so big. He has to end the song, he knows it, but ending it also means its really over. And letting go its hard.

[@jeffbassin630]

This is one of my favorite films of ALL times! It's quite touching and fun too.

[@imuawarriors]

the ending really got me. I was thinking about it for weeks. our lives could be so different just because of one decision, one chance meeting.

[@ninja_tony]

If you haven’t, you should watch the movie “Mr Nobody” with Jared Leto sometime, it’s incredible. It shows the main character’s life following three different paths, all branching out from basically one or two choices he makes early in his life. It shows exactly what you said, how little, seemingly small decisions can change everything for us, even things we can’t fathom.

[@valynambrose]

@@ninja_tony i adore both nobody and la la land, such wonderful films, gotta love a good jared leto movie with such striking visuals and cinematography

[@nitsugazemag]

Both of them do their own singing. Ryan Gosling did his piano playing; I think everything that's onscreen visibly where his hands aren't obscured. To my knowledge, I don't recall him having a pianist double. I believe it takes place in the early 2010s. I loved this film despite it being a musical. I'm a bit impartial to musicals. I enjoyed this where the music was more of the focus over the number amount of singing parts. While it begins with this big bombastic number, I was in awe about the filmmaking in tandem with the choreography stitched together as though it was a oner. It makes you think about everyone that got you here today whether they were love interest, family, friends, etc.. I liked that it ends on a more realistic note where 5 years can change people and circumstances. It also makes me wonder, had they never been together, would they have went onto their career trajectory? I think, while their romance wasn't a reigning factor in the end, they were meant to push one another toward where they were supposed to.

[@meganega123]

They had a pianist double on set but they noticed quickly they wouldn't need one 😂

[@barawen_who]

The dancing scene in the sunset was hard to do, as they had to record exactly in the sunset and it is only one shot. Something similar with the opening coreo, they only had 3 days to do it.

[@EhrineAshbark]

I'm glad you picked up on what the ending was showing (which many people seem to miss. While it appears "ideal" in many ways, it would require Seb to sacrifice his dream, would he truly be happy? And would Mia really be happy if he did that for her? They both seem happy with where they've ended up in their lives, so while it's nice to dream about what could have been, they also seem to realise it just wasn't meant to be.

[@rg3388]

As an Angelino, this is one of those films where I almost expect to see myself in the background.

[@MustardSeedish]

The way I interpreted the ending is it was the audience's hopes and dream for the couple.

[@maxmccarty3131]

FWIW musicals as a whole are worth looking into, you just might be more inclined to see less traditional ones! This was super inspired by the musicals of French filmmaker Jacques Demy but there are a lotta musicals worth watching that aren't old fashioned and grating. Glad you liked this!

[@maxmccarty3131]

@@alejandromangieri1495 for what it's worth

[@actualkarenokboomer3158]

Her show is just one night because she has to pay for the theater. It says one night on the sign.

[@thedudeabides2531]

I'm with you. I hate the typical musical but absolutely fell in love with this one. I'm very picky when it comes to musicals.

[@tqt08]

Melancholy is a great word that you used. Love this movie

[@emwa3600]

I can recommend any of the 1930's musicals as worthy film experiences. They're fun, they're lively AND at a time when "Talkies technology" was less than a decade old, those '30s musicals earn their almost magical ratings. For the years after, we're left with a rare few. I can recommend SINGIN' IN THE RAIN singularly, and only a handful of others.

[@simplymarvelousliving]

loved this reaction i loved la la land

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

I think it’s inspirational that Mia moved on and found a better love and life for her. I did the same as Mia, and I never will go back either. :) Great movie.

[@happytobehere8179]

What do you mean you hate musicals? It's such a blanket statement you don't like musicals! ;)

[@imuawarriors]

and, this movie should've won the 'best picture' academy award. it was robbed by that other movie which no one watches or talks about anymore.

[@JoshHinrichs-vv2ft]

Lol that’s just silly, that movie was massively important and incredible. Love this movie so much but that’s a silly statement

[@imuawarriors]

@@JoshHinrichs-vv2ft it may be silly to you, but it's my opinion. lots of movies shouldn't have won awards in my opinion and vice versa...

[@camilabueno4970]

you should definitely watch babylon!!

[@himeroswings]

How can you hate musicals?????

[@michaelreynolds6543]

I absolutely love this movie its just perfect. I got to thinking what could I do with it to give it a little "twist" I paired it up with a great John Mayer song and im so proud of it the lyric just resonates with the story . . . i hope it breathes new life into your revisit to LA Yes i absolutely lost it as well . . . . that scene when she goes into the club and he walks onstage and spots her in the audience . . just really hit me, Gosling really nailed that look of utter despair and of course the end scene wham. . . . another hit . . . kzbin.info/www/bejne/jorGpaiwnc6fkLM

[@gemamedina3388]

PLEASE WATCH BABYLON

[@actualkarenokboomer3158]

The did their own singing and did it live. Gosling learning jazz piano without knowing how to read music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJvdZ2qEqceth80

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thank you, Will! ❤‍🩹 I love ths one so much. I re-watch it every December. 🔸 The relationship... how even though it was temporary, it permanently improved both of their lives... that deeply resonates with me.