"La La Land" had some bright moments, but unfortunately, they were outweighed by its weaknesses. The music, while catchy, felt forced and contrived. The film's attempts at creating grand musical numbers fell flat, and the singing was often mediocre at best. The romance between the two leads was also underwhelming and lacked real depth and emotion. The chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone was not as strong as I had hoped, and their relationship felt more like a Hollywood fairy tale than a real-life love story.

Furthermore, the film's direction and cinematography, while visually appealing, felt repetitive and lacked creativity. The film relied heavily on the same types of shots and transitions, which became tiring after a while.

In conclusion, while I appreciate Ryan Gosling's performance, I was left disappointed by "La La Land". As someone who is not a fan of musicals, the film failed to win me over, and I cannot recommend it to others who share my dislike for the genre.