I was expecting it to be overrated, and it was.

Every bit of the film was so clichéd that it was very un-special for me, and seemed to drag on for a very long time.

I didn't like the fact that everything was too perfect, because it made it hard to relate to any of the characters. They were broke, relatable "dreamers" with designer clothes, expensive cars, and no flaws. The characters were very underdeveloped, and there did not seem to be any chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.

The music was really boring and simple, and every song was forgettable- except for City of Stars because they played it every five minutes. The script felt like it was written in a week. The director seemed to play it safe with every aspect, and relied more on visually pleasing cinematography to tell the tale instead of gripping acting and a well written story.

If you want a real love story, watch Titanic.