BBC removing 'masterpiece' film from iPlayer in days with fans urged to watch
The hit movie will leave th BBC iPlayer soon
The clock is ticking for film buffs to catch a classic, Oscar-winning film on BBC iPlayer before it's taken down, reports Surrey Live.
The film has garnered a global fanbase and was met with rave reviews from both audiences and critics upon its release.
One fan gushed on Rotten Tomatoes: "Absolutely amazing. With invigorating writing and an amazing story surrounded by an amazing cast and even better music this movie is a modern movie classic!".
Another chimed in: "This Movie is amazing. From the way it was written and portrayed by the actors to the way it was received, amazing [sic]."
A third declared: "Masterpiece. My favorite musical of all time. My favorite movie of all time [sic]."
A fourth praised: "one of the best movies of the century, you dont need to like musicals to like it. many movies have been about actors and musicians but this is the best of all [sic]. ".
Another viewer confessed: "Very few movies have affected and haunted me like La La Land. I couldn't sleep the first time I watched it because of how it ended. I think it moved me a little too much.
"The emptiness of their relationship not bringing closure was tough to swallow."
La La Land, released in 2016, is a musical romantic comedy-drama that shines a light on Hollywood.
Hailing from the creative genius of Damien Chazelle, the mastermind behind the Oscar-winning Whiplash, La La Land chronicles the love story of aspiring actress Mia Dolan (Emma Stone) and jazz musician Sebastian Wilder (Ryan Gosling), both striving to make their mark in the city of dreams, Los Angeles.
Their relationship is tested as they navigate the harsh realities of a city notorious for shattering aspirations.
La La Land, a musical spectacle, bagged numerous Oscars, including Best Actress for Stone and Best Director for Chazelle.
The film also marked a reunion for Stone and Gosling, who had previously shared screen space in the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love.
In addition to its Oscar haul, the film scooped up a host of awards, including Golden Globes, BAFTAs, among others.
La La Land is often hailed as one of Gosling's most remarkable performances, with the Canadian actor boasting an impressive repertoire of roles spanning from romantic drama The Notebook, Blue Valentine, action-packed Drive, Blade Runner 2049, Barbie to The Big Short.
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