La La Land is a legitimately beautiful film—the kind that reminds you movies can be art. The musical numbers are spectacular, the colors pop off the screen, and it's genuinely romantic without being schmaltzy.

But let's be real: this is not a kids' movie. It's a movie about adults making adult choices, and the ending is going to confuse or disappoint younger viewers who expect Disney-style closure. They pursue their dreams, they grow apart, and that's life. It's enriching precisely because it doesn't pander.

For teens 13+ who are starting to think about their own futures and what they might have to sacrifice, this hits different. It's a conversation starter about ambition, love, and whether you can have it all. Just don't put it on for your 8-year-old expecting a fun musical romp—they'll tap out by minute 20.

The musical format is also polarizing. Some kids will be enchanted; others will find the singing unbearable. Know your audience.