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An Oscar-winning classic is set to disappear from the BBC iPlayer in a matter of days, leaving film enthusiasts with limited time to enjoy it, reports Surrey Live.
The film has amassed a global fanbase and was met with rave reviews upon its release.
One viewer shared on Rotten Tomatoes: “Absolutely amazing. With invigorating writing and an amazing story surrounded by an amazing cast and even better music this movie is a modern movie classic!”.
Another chimed in: “This Movie is amazing. From the way it was written and portrayed by the actors to the way it was received, amazing [sic].”
A third declared: “Masterpiece. My favorite musical of all time. My favorite movie of all time [sic].”
A fourth enthused: “one of the best movies of the century, you dont need to like musicals to like it. many movies have been about actors and musicians but this is the best of all [sic]. “
Another viewer confessed: “Very few movies have affected and haunted me like La La Land. I couldn’t sleep the first time I watched it because of how it ended. I think it moved me a little too much.
“The emptiness of their relationship not bringing closure was tough to swallow.”
La La Land, released in 2016, is a romantic comedy-drama musical that casts a spotlight on Hollywood.
Hailing from the creative genius of Damien Chazelle, the mastermind behind the Oscar-winning Whiplash, La La Land chronicles the love story between aspiring actress Mia Dolan (Emma Stone) and jazz musician Sebastian Wilder (Ryan Gosling), both striving for success in the dream-crushing city of Los Angeles.
Their relationship is tested as they navigate the cut-throat world of show business. The film, a musical spectacle, bagged several Oscars, including Best Actress for Stone and Best Director for Chazelle.
Furthermore, the film marked a reunion for Stone and Gosling, who had previously shared screen space in the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love.
The film was showered with numerous awards, including Golden Globes, BAFTAs, among others. La La Land is often hailed as one of Gosling’s most remarkable performances, with the Canadian actor boasting an impressive repertoire of roles.
His diverse career spans from romantic dramas like The Notebook and Blue Valentine to action-packed films such as Drive and Blade Runner 2049, not forgetting Barbie and The Big Short.
La La Land leaves BBC iPlayer on June 9
