is a highly polarizing epic period drama directed by Damien Chazelle . It chronicles the rise and fall of several ambitious dreamers in late 1920s Hollywood during the chaotic transition from silent films to "talkies". Critical Consensus
Justin Hurwitz 's jazz-infused score and the film's production design are nearly universally acclaimed.
Many reviewers found the story disjointed and over-indulgent, noting that it often feels like a series of disconnected, high-energy set pieces.