films seen
3
average score
2.33*
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Another Hollywood film glorifying Hollywood. Not my favorite topic, but it has to be said that Chazelle brings it with an excess of flair. The first hour in particular is a real hoot, paying proper homage to the roaring 20s. Once the film starts adding drama and puts a stronger focus on its characters, the quality goes downhill.
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The film is quite over-the-top and Chazelle's direction is pretty flashy. Don't expect a truthful rendition of the 20s or old Hollywood, but that's hardly a critique. Three hours was too long though, certainly with the final hour digging more into the plot and characters, which weren't that interesting in the first place. Still, it was a lot better than expected.
