I wasn't wanting to see a musical, but with the awards I figured why not check it out. The opening freeway dance number with none of the main characters set an opening tone that the rest of the movie really didn't have. That being, a lot of musical dancing. The musical part of the film I thought, was Ryan Gossaling piano playing, and I've read he did all his own playing and I was impressed. He's been a favorite actor of mine and he really expanded his abilities with this film. Emma Stone was alright, I had seen them together in Crazy, Stupid Love with Steve Carell and they have good chemistry, so I overlooked her lack of musical ability. Overall I would of cut the opening freeway dance, but anyway gave it a 9, very impressed with the film.
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