This is simply the worst 'musical' I have ever seen. It was clear to my wife and I, about 30 minutes into this, that the actors, director and composer where too young to remember, or too young to understand the old musicals, and just how much talent went into those productions.

The music was dreary and unmemorable, the story was uneven and made little sense. I think Emma Stone is a delightful actress, but this was a huge overreach for her. Ryan Gosling was stiff and bland (as he is most of the time).

My advice to people who gave this a 10, please go watch:

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN -- WEST SIDE STORY -- THE WIZARD OF OZ -- THE SOUND OF MUSIC -- CABARET -- MARY POPPINS -- A STAR IS BORN -- MY FAIR LADY -- AN American IN Paris -- MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS -- ON THE TOWN -- THE BAND WAGON

Start with that line up - then come back and watch this rubbish, and see if its still 10 stars.