The movie begins with an absolutely enthralling opening number that takes place on a freeway in the middle of Los Angeles. Yes, an actual freeway. The song, "Another Day of Sun," perfectly sums up both the disappointment and allure of chasing dreams in a town where everyone is doing the exact same. By James Hunt. Updated Apr 10, 2023. La La Land's ending is an emotional conclusion to Damien Chazelle's musical, bringing a fitting (if surprising) close to Mia and Sebastian's romance. The La La Land ending doesn't get Sebastian and Mia back together, but that perfectly fits with the movie's core themes. La La Land is writer-director Damien The idea was to emulate the golden era of Hollywood; La La Land is a film about paying homage to '50s era filmmaking. So, the aesthetic choices for every frame were reflective of the same. Sandgren shot with equipment that evoked the aspect ratio of CinemaScope (2.55:1). The effect was that of a slight distortion that caused frames to fill up IMDb plot summary: While navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future. La La Land Scene By Scene Breakdown By Sharita Gopal GoIntoTheStory.blcklst.com P. 2 Morning rush hour on the 101 Freeway, cars are at a standstill. Written by Damien Chazelle. Plot summary: 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. ^{La La Land is probably the most critically acclaimed film of this year. It won in every category it was nominated for at the Golden Globe's and broke a record with 7 Golden Globe awards. La La Land is now competing with the classics at the upcoming Academy Award's ceremony. The film has been nominated for a record-tying 14 Academy Awards} .