Released on Dec. 9 2016, La La Land, directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, is the new craze everyone seems to be talking about. So, why is everyone crazed about this new movie?

La La Land tells the story of Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts: Los Angeles. This musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of chasing your dreams.

This movie somehow manages to be a feel-good triumph as well as a dark, honest exploration of the journey for fame and romance in Los Angeles.

Fate brought Mia and Sebastian together. After the two start dating, they support each other’s dreams. Mia helps Sebastian plan his own Jazz Club for the near future and Sebastian helps Mia start her own one-woman show.

This movie evokes the want to listen to jazz and dance throughout the whole movie. Stone and Gosling are an amazing duo; they really complement each other throughout the film.

Gosling showed off his singing skills in many songs and solos. Stone and Gosling really did a fantastic job; these actors showcased talents that fans never knew existed.

The musical numbers in the film are catchy and have a feel-good tone to them. Many songs in the film include messages directed towards the audience, inspiring them to do what makes them happy in life and don’t let go of it as time goes on.

Another thing that catches the audience’s attention is the camera work. The camera movements catch the main characters’ emotions and makes the audience feel more connected to them.

Overall, Stone and Gosling do an amazing job acting, singing, and dancing. They really show off their skills in this new original musical. La La Land is recommended to anyone who loves musicals and wants to laugh and cry at the same time.

After watching this movie, you’ll want to either take on the piano or start acting on stage. This movie really opened many doors in inspiring people to always follow and chase their dreams to make them a reality.