La La Land [DVD] [2016]

La La Land comes to you in the form of a Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook and is presented on Blu-ray courtesy of Lionsgate Films with an AVC encoded 1080p transfer in the good old CinemaScope ratio of 2.55:1. Chazelle continues his retro tendencies by shooting on film, and with director of photography Linus Sandgren delivers a really gorgeous looking film which looks fantastic in high definition. This is a film full of the kind of bright colors and patently artificial lighting that were part and parcel of both the Freed unit and the Demy films, and this transfer preserves a really appealingly varied palette beautifully. The film tends to ping pong between naturally lit and/or graded material (as in the opening freeway number) and more "artistic" choices, as in some of the nighttime material or the big planetarium sequence. Detail levels are routinely high, especially in brighter lighting, as should be expected. While the nighttime and club scenes don't have quite the same detail levels, there's surprisingly good shadow detail and definition throughout these sequences as well. The transfer looks appealingly organic and encounters no compression issues. Wish it had the 4K Disc like Best Buy Canada but still a winner.

One part of the movie just had me frozen in complete awe my jaw just would not stay shut... I was not expecting that from Emma stone. A moment almost similar during a scene early in the movie from Ryan as well. Now I know why this won so many awards. I have so much more respect and love for the actors and actresses in this film. EMMA STONE RYAN GOSLING BRAVO. My Moms Black Friday purchase and no regrets.

I am so glad that this won an Oscar for best pic. The dancing was good, acting good, storyline good. Too bad not many people saw it at the theater. I definitely advise people to add this to your DVD library. You won't be sorry.

I purchased 3 of the pop art steelbooks and 2 bargain bin Blu Rays. I'm pleased with the products. Cases are pristine. Discs are functional. Everything is great.

This is a fantastic romantic musical, with awesome dancing and acting! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS MOVIE! ;-)

This film has a beautiful music and was very awarded. I recommend it.

This was an excellent movie and it's good for the whole family.

Pros: HDR on a calibrated OLED. Musical. Uncommon ending. Slipcover. Cons: Atmos was poor in this title & that’s with a calibrated 7.2.4 setup.