La La Land likely would have been very forgettable had it just had the 'expected ending'. I don't remember being that thrown off by a movie in a long time. Chazelle is a true artist.
exactly! People wouldn't have fallen in love with the movie as much or would have remembered it as a "beautiful masterpiece" that represents reality so well, if it didn't end the way it did. It has such a special place in so many people's hearts because of that pang of pain it leaves lingering on for the longest time afterwards. The silent communication is what made the ending perfect!
The third act of Whiplash has to be one of the strongest I've ever seen in a movie. The tension of everything was done to perfection. Fantastic video on two wonderful films, look forward to what you have in store for us next!
La la land is my favorite movie. Most of my friends who have seen it say that the ending is stupid because they didn't end up together but then I tell them what would be the point. It would just be another pointless romance musical. The ending ties it together and makes you think, whenever I finish the movie I feel a bittersweet feeling, it's perfect
Checkmate1138 he didn’t “beat the professor”, he became exactly what the professor tried to bring out of him. It’s the consummation of a hugely toxic relationship. That it’s disguised as a happy ending is part of why the movie’s so good.
@@Checkmate1138 He pursued his dreams and ultimately was under the control of the professor. His desire to be great meant that he gave up everything that he loved like his girlfriend and his relationship with his dad (which you can see at the end he was worried in the side stage while seeing him play in the final scene).
6:42 "The emotion of the disappointment of the negative false clímax and the joy of happy false clímax combined, creating in the viewer the same conflicted emotions the carachters are facing" 7:07 "We only have the option of feeling the answer to the dramatic question posed, because it's not spoken" That was EXACTLY what I felt watching.
ill never get over the look seb and mia share when they lock eyes at sebs, and when he starts playing that piano piece i literally just broke, so hurtful and so beautiful
I was overseas when I saw La La Land. My relationship with my then-girlfriend was failing and she convinced me to watch La La Land. As the ending approached I expected the nice standard Hollywood wrap-up. The ending of La La Land was the most flooring experience I have undergone in modern cinema.
Dizzy Suds omg same!! I was dating a guy from another country, things werent that great, i was in such doubt about leaving my life and going to live with him or staying and doing what I like where i live. i was there with him when i watched for the first time and it spoke to me SO hard. It was such a weird feeling.
I'm always going to remember when i came to see la la land and i got emotional in that recap scene of what it could have been the reality , the la la land, but afterwards i went to a restaurant and i started crying like crazy, uncontrolable tears fell into my face , i couldn't explain why, i felt ridiculous. What you said in the ending of this video , it was the why i was looking for, "and this helps that climatic moment, to stick in your mind, long after the film has ended " . Thank you . Incredible analysis
The first time I saw it I fought to hold back tears, but ended up crying into my, now ex, girlfriend's chest. We were at home and I just couldn't stop. I have been afraid to see La La Land since until a month ago. I've seen it two more times since and it's the most emotional I've ever been watching a movie. It's so special.
Whiplash is my favorite film and I love how it ends. We have been waiting for the ending for the whole movie and now it's here. It delivers, satisfies, but doesn't overstay its welcome. It's a balance of being a satisfying resolution and leaving the audience wanting more. I think it's beautiful, because what happens next is unclear. The ending of Whiplash is both victorious, but also dark. It's only when the title shows and the credits begin to roll that we're able to catch our breath and review. Great essay. I clicked so fast when I saw it was about Damien Chazelle haha.
I completely agree, I came out of the cinema feeling extremely moved. What a fun, hedonistic first half, followed by a genuinely sad and painful demise for almost every character that I loved spending time with. It is interesting how divisive that ending has been for a lot of reviewers and audiences though - Mark Kermode talked about it on his podcast & he and the co-host Simon Mayo found it to be very false. I predict this film will be looked back on in a much more positive way in years to come.
The final scene of la la land is probably my favorite of all time. So effectively and beautifully crafted that leaves me emotionally devastated each time
WL: Andrew put down again LLL: shattered happy ending for Seb - Mia Negative false climax Tension Simple character interaction Climax of emotions Use music to sum the character intentions Music video 2nd false climax - happy ending, which doesn't last Mixing climaxes -the cause of dreams Conflicting Emotions Simple exchange , close ups, nonverbal communication Use silence for enthusiasm Credit roll immediately
Speaking of editing an ending, I love the way you condensed the two endings into this one video! Bravo! Now to watch both movies again for the infinitieth time... :'|
7:48 EXACTLY like why did you put a happy music of the credits after that "sad" ending at la la land.... the main theme of la la land just keeps ringing on my brain.... oh wow. not only the director, but the composer of the music is just a genius... the emotions were captured perfectly.
Something you got to appreciate about his movies is the time periods they revolve around Whiplash : 20s when big band was at its peak of popularity La la land: 50s the next major genre of music to come along with musicals and around the time jazz was dying out and sebastion makes more of this also the time movies became big so they would milk out how long they can make a tracking shot.
Thank you so much for this one, Thomas. Damien Chazelle is probably my favorite director/write, and your analysis of these endings clarified to me what I love aboutsome other films too.
The ending to First Man is astounding as well. It's slightly different stylistically from the endings of Whiplash or La La Land, but it pretty much cements Chazelle as a master of conclusion (and just filmmaking in general)
I've found one of those rare "cinematography 101" gems and it's about one of my favourite movies! Amazing work, I was speechless at the end of it. This video is so satisfying.
Dude the intercutting between the 2 movies 😫😫😫😫. I’m deceased that was so well done. I was already subscribed but now I’m a huge fan. Keep it up man you’re killing the game
This video essay is so well done - perfectly edited to communicate all the points you made and does an excellent job at reflecting the genius writing and directing of Chazelle. Amazing job!
Dropped everything when I found out it was made by makers of Whiplash and went and watched La La Land with a: "Are you gonna hurt me too?" - vibe. Loved It.
oh my god this was the greatest analysis, thank you for this. not only are these two of my favorite films, but i'm writing a ten page research paper based on these endings and this has helped a lot.wish you did guy and madeline on a park bench too, but this video will be a great guide for me to interpret that myself. thank you.
Damien Chazelle Ending in a nutshell: Step 1: Show an unexpected ending. **copium** Step 2: Show the audience's expected ending: **hopium** Step 3: Let the audience think about it. **SNAP BACK TO REALITY**
Thanks for this. I've always felt like endings were of prime importance in many if not most great films, and these two films brought the notion home more than any others in the last few years. My first viewing of La La Land in a packed theater opening week was one of the greatest ever, and the next 16 viewings (11 more in the cinema and 5 at home) have confirmed that it's as perfect a film for me as any. And the emotional power of the ending is up there with Once Upon a Time in America, City Lights and just a few other masterpieces.
Lalaland sticks to my head so much, 4 years later and I’m still listening to the music and watching the clips. Thinking of watching the movie again soon!
I love the blending between the sadly and happily moments, there is moment in this music which make u glad, hopeful and sad at the same time. It makes u think about everything u did in ur life and how ur dreams gonna be, u think and paint them in ur mind without any control.❤️
As I watched La La Land in cinema for the 2nd or 3rd time, some teenage girls behind me was nearing screaming "it's a romance film why are they not together", it's a romance film, yes, but it is more, way more than JUST a romance film.
Absolutely great analysis. This video increased the respect that I have for this director and made me appreciate and understand both movies even more than I already did. You seriously deserve a huge thank you for this video.
I stumbled upon your chanel a couple days ago and have been binge-watching some of your videos and they never fail to amaze me. The editing and the analysis are on point and it really motivates me to go ahead and explore even more what would be "real" cinema. Thank you for this and congratulations!
This video was perfect dude. An analysis of two of my favorite films is just a dream for me. Definitely teared up watching this at the end and I have no regrets about it
Wow, beautiful insights and striking edit! I know that was both part you and part la la land and whiplash but I almost just cried again just watching this video :)
damn this is magnificent, the way you put whiplash's suspense score over ryan gosling's close up...damn that's cinema! you deserve an oscar nod for this video analysis...I underappreciated la la land bfore but after i saw this, now i understand Chazzelle's point , thank you
i didnt fully understand what i so like about those films and now i know. thank you for this video. it made me apriciate Damien Chazelle and those movies even more!
Fantastic video! Whiplash is one of my favourite movies and I was absolutely hooked during the whole ending sequence, so it's very interesting to watch you explain why. Good work.
These are two of my favourite movies of all time, Whiplash maybe being my favourite, and a large part of that is in these films' endings. They are so unbelievably memorable and I love them so much. I genuinely can't think of any other film that I loved the endings to as much as these
Key to the endings:
have J.K. Simmons in there somewhere.
i was about to comment something very similar to this but i decided to check to make sure i wasn’t stealing someone’s joke
@@ramoncruz2179you didnt rush in, but dragged a little to make sure you didnt steal someone elses joke
Shoutout to Justin Hurwitz too for his amazing score
His music brings tears rolling down my face how beautiful the melodies hands up Justin hurwits
I Saw the La La Land concert at the Hollywood bowl
One of the greatest experiences I’ve ever been through, that man is a great composer and conductor.
The piano parts were amazing. Heavily inspired from Chopin and Bill Evans.
La La Land likely would have been very forgettable had it just had the 'expected ending'. I don't remember being that thrown off by a movie in a long time. Chazelle is a true artist.
Well, there are plenty of other things that are unforgettable.
@@georgeofhamilton Agreed.
exactly! People wouldn't have fallen in love with the movie as much or would have remembered it as a "beautiful masterpiece" that represents reality so well, if it didn't end the way it did. It has such a special place in so many people's hearts because of that pang of pain it leaves lingering on for the longest time afterwards. The silent communication is what made the ending perfect!
Wrong. Even without that unexpected ending, it still got a bunch of unforgettable moments.
@@shaym4306 I prefer the way 500 days of summer turns out. That is a healthy dose of reality.
The third act of Whiplash has to be one of the strongest I've ever seen in a movie. The tension of everything was done to perfection. Fantastic video on two wonderful films, look forward to what you have in store for us next!
Structure one thing, but what made Whiplash so great is also the perfect manipulation of tone.
Woaah what are you doing here!!?
Bah
La la land is my favorite movie. Most of my friends who have seen it say that the ending is stupid because they didn't end up together but then I tell them what would be the point. It would just be another pointless romance musical. The ending ties it together and makes you think, whenever I finish the movie I feel a bittersweet feeling, it's perfect
And the whole movie is basically about how the glitz and glamor of Hollywood isn't real
A happy ending isn't pointless. The bittersweet ending does make it memorable if not less satisfying in some respects
Damien is something special.
He’s a breath of fresh air in an era of superhero movies and remakes
Special olympics kind
one hit wonder
In regards to Whiplash and it's ending I'm always reminded of the great Dr Facilier...
..."You got what you wanted, but you lost what you had".
What did the kid lose in Whiplash? It seemed like he succeeded in all regards "beating" the professor.
Checkmate1138 his relationship and stuff
@@Checkmate1138 his humanity
Checkmate1138 he didn’t “beat the professor”, he became exactly what the professor tried to bring out of him. It’s the consummation of a hugely toxic relationship. That it’s disguised as a happy ending is part of why the movie’s so good.
@@Checkmate1138 He pursued his dreams and ultimately was under the control of the professor. His desire to be great meant that he gave up everything that he loved like his girlfriend and his relationship with his dad (which you can see at the end he was worried in the side stage while seeing him play in the final scene).
Dude, great editing on this one, the intercutting between movies was really well done
Thanks!
Yeah!
I was blown away
I think that was one of the best edited video essays I've seen in a while!
La La Land has one of my favorite endings ever
6:42 "The emotion of the disappointment of the negative false clímax and the joy of happy false clímax combined, creating in the viewer the same conflicted emotions the carachters are facing"
7:07 "We only have the option of feeling the answer to the dramatic question posed, because it's not spoken"
That was EXACTLY what I felt watching.
Both of these films have one of my favorite endings. Damien Chazelle truly is a master in crafting an ending.
That is some fucking solid editing, excellent video, Christ. This is brilliant.
Max O'Byrne I second this
Thank you :)
Damien Chazelle reminds me of why I love film. It’s art.
The ending of la la land always gives me chills
ill never get over the look seb and mia share when they lock eyes at sebs, and when he starts playing that piano piece i literally just broke, so hurtful and so beautiful
I was overseas when I saw La La Land. My relationship with my then-girlfriend was failing and she convinced me to watch La La Land. As the ending approached I expected the nice standard Hollywood wrap-up.
The ending of La La Land was the most flooring experience I have undergone in modern cinema.
Dizzy Suds omg same!! I was dating a guy from another country, things werent that great, i was in such doubt about leaving my life and going to live with him or staying and doing what I like where i live. i was there with him when i watched for the first time and it spoke to me SO hard. It was such a weird feeling.
I'm always going to remember when i came to see la la land and i got emotional in that recap scene of what it could have been the reality , the la la land, but afterwards i went to a restaurant and i started crying like crazy, uncontrolable tears fell into my face , i couldn't explain why, i felt ridiculous. What you said in the ending of this video , it was the why i was looking for, "and this helps that climatic moment, to stick in your mind, long after the film has ended " . Thank you . Incredible analysis
Cláudia Sul same
The first time I saw it I fought to hold back tears, but ended up crying into my, now ex, girlfriend's chest. We were at home and I just couldn't stop. I have been afraid to see La La Land since until a month ago. I've seen it two more times since and it's the most emotional I've ever been watching a movie. It's so special.
Whiplash is my favorite film and I love how it ends. We have been waiting for the ending for the whole movie and now it's here. It delivers, satisfies, but doesn't overstay its welcome. It's a balance of being a satisfying resolution and leaving the audience wanting more. I think it's beautiful, because what happens next is unclear. The ending of Whiplash is both victorious, but also dark. It's only when the title shows and the credits begin to roll that we're able to catch our breath and review.
Great essay. I clicked so fast when I saw it was about Damien Chazelle haha.
***drum rolls real loud**
"Fuuuuucckkk yyooouuu
Yeah because an overlong fake drum solo doesn’t overstay it’s welcome.
Took me a year to watch this (as I hadn't yet watched La La Land), but I thought the editing here was terrific, Thomas. Well done - Thomas
he did it again with babylon
He’s a genius, truly one of the greatest filmmakers of our generation if not the best.
Amazing analysis, brilliant director!
La La Lands ending had me dead
Probably my favorite film of all time
I just watched Babylon and he has even improved I think. That collage in The end almost makes me cry. Beautiful film
I completely agree, I came out of the cinema feeling extremely moved. What a fun, hedonistic first half, followed by a genuinely sad and painful demise for almost every character that I loved spending time with. It is interesting how divisive that ending has been for a lot of reviewers and audiences though - Mark Kermode talked about it on his podcast & he and the co-host Simon Mayo found it to be very false. I predict this film will be looked back on in a much more positive way in years to come.
The final scene of la la land is probably my favorite of all time. So effectively and beautifully crafted that leaves me emotionally devastated each time
it broke my heart when she says "i'll always love you"...
5:06 I totally forgot Simmons was in La La Land for a second and thought that Fletcher invaded the movie.
I have watched the ending of La la land too many times. Damien is a genius. The complexity of emotion in this ending is just epic.
WL: Andrew put down again
LLL: shattered happy ending for Seb - Mia
Negative false climax
Tension
Simple character interaction
Climax of emotions
Use music to sum the character intentions
Music video
2nd false climax - happy ending, which doesn't last
Mixing climaxes -the cause of dreams
Conflicting Emotions
Simple exchange , close ups, nonverbal communication
Use silence for enthusiasm
Credit roll immediately
Speaking of editing an ending, I love the way you condensed the two endings into this one video! Bravo! Now to watch both movies again for the infinitieth time... :'|
I would love to see a sequel of this for Babylon.
7:48 EXACTLY like why did you put a happy music of the credits after that "sad" ending at la la land.... the main theme of la la land just keeps ringing on my brain.... oh wow. not only the director, but the composer of the music is just a genius... the emotions were captured perfectly.
Something you got to appreciate about his movies is the time periods they revolve around
Whiplash : 20s when big band was at its peak of popularity
La la land: 50s the next major genre of music to come along with musicals and around the time jazz was dying out and sebastion makes more of this also the time movies became big so they would milk out how long they can make a tracking shot.
I love how you cut the music scenes, different types of music, but the tempo doesnt break. Awsome video, incredible movies.
Of course the tempo doesn't break, otherwise Fletcher would be on your ass.
Thank you so much for this one, Thomas. Damien Chazelle is probably my favorite director/write, and your analysis of these endings clarified to me what I love aboutsome other films too.
God, this hit me in a way I didn't expect and the editing...Godlike...thank you, sir, for the good content!!
I aim to please!
Oh my... spot on analysis, thank you! Just wait until you see Chazelle's new movie, Babylon!
Fantastic analysis! Saw Whiplash once three years ago, but I remember the ending like it was yesterday.
The ending to First Man is astounding as well. It's slightly different stylistically from the endings of Whiplash or La La Land, but it pretty much cements Chazelle as a master of conclusion (and just filmmaking in general)
Yet damien crafted another masterpiece of an ending with Babylon
my brain just came multiple times .... the gooosebumps man...
I've found one of those rare "cinematography 101" gems and it's about one of my favourite movies! Amazing work, I was speechless at the end of it. This video is so satisfying.
Dude the intercutting between the 2 movies 😫😫😫😫. I’m deceased that was so well done. I was already subscribed but now I’m a huge fan. Keep it up man you’re killing the game
La La Land's ending its a mix of emotions
Okay this video essay is magnificent. Both movies that I love so much, analyzed perfectly. I stan. You got my like and subscription.
This video essay is so well done - perfectly edited to communicate all the points you made and does an excellent job at reflecting the genius writing and directing of Chazelle. Amazing job!
Dropped everything when I found out it was made by makers of Whiplash and went and watched La La Land with a: "Are you gonna hurt me too?" - vibe. Loved It.
Mark Brown sent me here. Two of my favourite films, brilliant video! Thank you!
Really? I love Mark Brown.
Thomas Flight Your video was linked at the end of his new upload, brought me here too. Great video!
oh my god this was the greatest analysis, thank you for this. not only are these two of my favorite films, but i'm writing a ten page research paper based on these endings and this has helped a lot.wish you did guy and madeline on a park bench too, but this video will be a great guide for me to interpret that myself. thank you.
Your editing gave me goosebumps.
Damien Chazelle Ending in a nutshell:
Step 1: Show an unexpected ending. **copium**
Step 2: Show the audience's expected ending: **hopium**
Step 3: Let the audience think about it. **SNAP BACK TO REALITY**
Damien Chazelle is my favorite director because of the two films. So beautifully crafted
This is by far the best video essay I have seen in youtube this year. It gave me goose bumps, incredible editing job
Thanks for this. I've always felt like endings were of prime importance in many if not most great films, and these two films brought the notion home more than any others in the last few years. My first viewing of La La Land in a packed theater opening week was one of the greatest ever, and the next 16 viewings (11 more in the cinema and 5 at home) have confirmed that it's as perfect a film for me as any. And the emotional power of the ending is up there with Once Upon a Time in America, City Lights and just a few other masterpieces.
Awesome like LA LA LAND such a devastating happy ending ......well said
this was the perfect deconstruction of the magic. the how of why the endings of his films are so emotional.
After years I still feel the emotion from the ending from Whiplash and La La Land. What a beautiful movie he made.
Lalaland sticks to my head so much, 4 years later and I’m still listening to the music and watching the clips. Thinking of watching the movie again soon!
I've just completed watching Whiplash on Prime. With that, I've watched both of his films. My purpose of coming to Earth is now fulfilled.
I love the blending between the sadly and happily moments, there is moment in this music which make u glad, hopeful and sad at the same time. It makes u think about everything u did in ur life and how ur dreams gonna be, u think and paint them in ur mind without any control.❤️
i saw la la land on theatres. It hit me so hard i promised myself i would never see it again
The little bit of whiplash's ending you used was enough to give me goosebumps again. Such a tense, great movie. I love it!
Your editing of these two movies together was an art form in and of itself. Thanks for making great work!
Both endings are so powerful, these are the types of movies that get me writing
Great video, the editing here is extremely intriguing and unique
Two of my absolute favourite movies. I think La La Land/Casablanca also holds a lot of similarities with La La Land even referencing it twice.
As I watched La La Land in cinema for the 2nd or 3rd time, some teenage girls behind me was nearing screaming "it's a romance film why are they not together", it's a romance film, yes, but it is more, way more than JUST a romance film.
One of the best videos I've seen to do with film analyses. Absolutely fantastic video mate, you've earned yourself a sub.
this is a FANTASTIC video. thank you for making it.
You're welcome :)
I’ve noticed this too. No one ends a film like Chazelle does and this is a wonderful take on it. Thanks Thomas!
This analysis and the edition of the video was brilliant. Thank you
Absolutely great analysis. This video increased the respect that I have for this director and made me appreciate and understand both movies even more than I already did. You seriously deserve a huge thank you for this video.
I just re-watched both of these movies and i found this video essay
Great break down, man! Thank you
I stumbled upon your chanel a couple days ago and have been binge-watching some of your videos and they never fail to amaze me. The editing and the analysis are on point and it really motivates me to go ahead and explore even more what would be "real" cinema. Thank you for this and congratulations!
Thanks! That's the goal. Cinema and film have so much to offer!
The Music is STILL stuck in my Head, till this Day
5 years late to this video but far out the editing and analysis is beautiful
First Man is going to be yet another masterpiece... 3 for 3 for the young visionary director
Perfect films, perfect endings, perfect video essay! Thank you
I just recently rewatched both of these and I just couldn't stop smiling throughout this whole video
This ending makes paradox between good ending, bad ending , or between, or both
This video was perfect dude. An analysis of two of my favorite films is just a dream for me. Definitely teared up watching this at the end and I have no regrets about it
time for an update with Babylon!
Chazelle and Hurwitz is perfect duo, hope tp see them in many movies in the future
on point observation and amazing edits! Took me back to both the movies...good work!
Genius put to film.
This might be the greatest video essay I've seen.
Amazing video dude, these are both my favourite movies and you summed up why exactly they have the best endings.
Wow, beautiful insights and striking edit! I know that was both part you and part la la land and whiplash but I almost just cried again just watching this video :)
damn this is magnificent, the way you put whiplash's suspense score over ryan gosling's close up...damn that's cinema! you deserve an oscar nod for this video analysis...I underappreciated la la land bfore but after i saw this, now i understand Chazzelle's point , thank you
i didnt fully understand what i so like about those films and now i know. thank you for this video. it made me apriciate Damien Chazelle and those movies even more!
Aranofsky is another one of these masters at ending films. Black swan, the wrestler, and requiem for a dream have some of the best endings ever
Great analysis and video, this deserves way more views than it currently has.
fantastic analysis thank you for taking the time
The same thing can be said for the ending of First Man (2018) and that’s amazing
Babylon's ending is also phenomenal
Damien must really like J. K. Simmons ey
Probably, although he only had about two minutes of screentime in "La La Land."
Fantastic video! Whiplash is one of my favourite movies and I was absolutely hooked during the whole ending sequence, so it's very interesting to watch you explain why. Good work.
great editing, bro
These are two of my favourite movies of all time, Whiplash maybe being my favourite, and a large part of that is in these films' endings. They are so unbelievably memorable and I love them so much. I genuinely can't think of any other film that I loved the endings to as much as these
Hearing those first few piano notes makes me tear up every time
This is so detailed I felt those emotions I felt watching these movies for the first time again