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Los Angeles Plays Itself

2004·Movie
2h 49min
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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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.
DocumentaryFilm StudiesUrban HistoryArchitectural ExplorationCinematic DeconstructionMeta-CommentaryAcademic & EngagingCity as CharacterArchival Footage

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Where can I stream Los Angeles Plays Itself?

In the United States, Los Angeles Plays Itself is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Los Angeles Plays Itself worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (81).

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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 7 for complexity.