The read
A Balasaur Score of 83 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, Metacritic 86/100. Scores higher than 92% of the 467 2000s documentary movies in this catalog. It runs long at 2h 49m.
Synopsis
From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic86/100
69 audience votes
Key crew
- Thom AndersenDirector
- Thom AndersenWriter
Cast
- Encke KingNarrator (voice)
Stills
Movies like Los Angeles Plays Itself
Themes
los angeles, californiafilm industry