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Arianator77Oct 6, 2018

As much as you have to love Gaga as a singer, she cannot act. She just cannot. Because of that, the movie is already ruined. You have to admire her for trying, but you can't admire the movie.

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Andypandy7Oct 5, 2018

Cooper's painfully earnest depiction of a (very unlikeable and greasy-haired) addict is far too heavy for this frothy material. As one reviewer said, more 'A Star Goes Out' than 'A Star Is Born'. At least the self-indulgent focus on himCooper's painfully earnest depiction of a (very unlikeable and greasy-haired) addict is far too heavy for this frothy material. As one reviewer said, more 'A Star Goes Out' than 'A Star Is Born'. At least the self-indulgent focus on him spares us much of Gaga's precariously near-wooden acting. If Cooper was insistent on giving it the heavy-handed treatment he should have had the character's addiction stem from the pressures of fame and not from his family background. The resulting premise makes the music industry setting redundant. Subsequently, there is no palpable reason for tension between the leads, which makes for a very lacklustre experience. This might have been saved by a crackle of sexual chemistry but there is none. Cooper looks good without his shirt on but so what? Nobody wants to stare at those two weird faces for two and half hours. Some of the gruff-voiced dialogue is embarrassing (Sam Elliott, anyone?). Following in the unfortunate footsteps of 'Mother!' and 'Hereditary', it's unintentionally funny in parts and boring in others. The songs aren't bad but they're not in the same league as those from the 1976 version. Gaga's performance on the stage is, of course, good but not that good. She screeches out the songs from the beginning and consequently has nowhere to go for the denouement. Let's face it, she has about a quarter of Streisand's talent and none of the charisma. I can see the effort, but mediocre results. Next!… Expand

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ATRLModneysOct 5, 2018

A Star Is Born marks Cooper's directional debut and Lady GaGa's desperate attempt to find success in another department after her music career did not even last 10 years. The movie lacks chemistry between Cooper and GaGa and is overall anA Star Is Born marks Cooper's directional debut and Lady GaGa's desperate attempt to find success in another department after her music career did not even last 10 years. The movie lacks chemistry between Cooper and GaGa and is overall an unneeded remake of a Streisand classic. GaGa was simply the wrong choice for Aly, an actual "star" like Brintey Spears would have fitted much better.… Expand

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TylerSmithDec 6, 2018

A musical with lazy storytelling, "A Star Is Born" attempts to shine brightly but that will not hide every dumb thing this movie has.

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Jerome_KirbyOct 26, 2018

A parody on 'The Room', trying too hard to be 'La La Land'. Everything about this movie is terrible, starting from the script and ending with the performances. Those artificial tears pouring from poor Lady Gaga's eyes look as cringeworthy asA parody on 'The Room', trying too hard to be 'La La Land'. Everything about this movie is terrible, starting from the script and ending with the performances. Those artificial tears pouring from poor Lady Gaga's eyes look as cringeworthy as they only can, and that scene with breaking the portraits... Yeah, Tommy Wiseau, you did a great job.… Expand

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RedBeardoOct 18, 2018

Shockingly self-indulgent and flat for all the praise it’s received. All the air seeps out after the first 15 minutes, and then it’s just two hours of watching the same beats over and over: Jackson promises to stop drinking, Ally belts outShockingly self-indulgent and flat for all the praise it’s received. All the air seeps out after the first 15 minutes, and then it’s just two hours of watching the same beats over and over: Jackson promises to stop drinking, Ally belts out another forgettable song, Jackson falls off the wagon, Ally gets upset, they fight, repeat. Over and over and over. At first Ally has charm and charisma but soon enough turns into a vapid, one-note pop star with ugly day-glo hair. Inexplicably, Jackson mumbles throughout in a deep raspy vocal register but always sings in a tenor’s octave with choirboy diction. Ultimately the problem is Cooper’s love for his own unedited close-ups. He’s flipped the story’s dynamics so that he’s the star here, not the ascending starlet as in previous versions. And he’s simply not as fascinating as Cooper thinks he is. Never expected to find the cringeworthy Streisand version superior, but it is in just about every way. Her narcissism may be equal to Cooper’s, but at least the scenes in that version went somewhere, the dialogue wasn’t as banal and a handful of the tunes were hummable.… Expand

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Astor_Oct 16, 2018

The film follows a hard-drinking musician (Bradley Cooper) who discovers and falls in love with a young singer (Lady Gaga).

The main reason why I went to watch this is mainly due to the raving good reviews I have come across on this film. IThe film follows a hard-drinking musician (Bradley Cooper) who discovers and falls in love with a young singer (Lady Gaga).

The main reason why I went to watch this is mainly due to the raving good reviews I have come across on this film. I normally steer clear of music central films. And I am excited to see Lady Gaga in action, being somewhat a fan of hers. Pretty much I went into this with relative high expectation.

The pacing of the film is slow. What is worse is that the story itself is a torture to watch through. It is so simplistic that I could predict how the film would end. This is really bad. Halfway through the film, I felt like leaving the theatre.

The only main good thing about this film is that the music are really wonderful and pleasing to listen to. But there are simply not enough of them in this film. It would have been better if the film focuses on making it more like a concert film, with mostly music performance and some light story in between.

I do not recommend watching this.… Expand

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jacks109Oct 20, 2018

Don't believe the hype! This movie is absolute drivel. Even if you can understand Bradley Cooper's lines without subtitles (and kudos to you if you can) it still is cliche and boring and more full of holes than swiss cheese.

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joelgreenbergOct 7, 2018

The movie never avoids embracing cliches and oversimplifying the music, of which there is far too much - and lyrics are apparently unnecessary, since most of them sail by without clarity or discernible purpose.
Lady Gaga is a strong screenThe movie never avoids embracing cliches and oversimplifying the music, of which there is far too much - and lyrics are apparently unnecessary, since most of them sail by without clarity or discernible purpose.
Lady Gaga is a strong screen presence, though the script fails to serve her as it might have - I think she can probably act, but a script written in attitudes and endless repetition would be hard for even the young Streep to breathe life into. Cooper slurs his lines (and lyrics) with the carelessness that this character appears to have taken great pains to build upon as his career flourished - Kris Kristofferson without the credible vocal growl adopted here by Cooper for what I can only imagine is his musician's self-regard. Apart from all this, the movie is very long.… Expand

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RickBellOct 13, 2018

Lady Gaga is NOT a decent actress - she’s painfully bad. In American Horror Story she had two or three basic emotionless expressions and didn’t act much. When she does try to act in A Star is Born, it’s cringe-worthy and plain awful. How badLady Gaga is NOT a decent actress - she’s painfully bad. In American Horror Story she had two or three basic emotionless expressions and didn’t act much. When she does try to act in A Star is Born, it’s cringe-worthy and plain awful. How bad is it? Gaga makes Madonna look like Meryl Streep. Also, why the hype over Bradley Cooper’s directing? It’s nothing special and he isn’t believeable in his role at all — I mean, if you want to look like a drug addict, change your physicality like the great actors are willing to do. DeNiro gained weight for Raging Bull, others lost weight to look ravaged by disease or drugs in their films, but Cooper thinks he can look like a drug addict with a perfect gym body and pristine looks. Nope, I guess he was too vain to do anything other than grow his hair out or not shave for a few days. Most overhyped film of the decade.… Expand

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agnuszOct 6, 2018

A star is born could have been really good remake actually, if another actress had been used. I like Bradley Cooper work on this film but, Lady Gaga is very bad as actress. Her acting…It was really painful to watch, acting is not her thing,A star is born could have been really good remake actually, if another actress had been used. I like Bradley Cooper work on this film but, Lady Gaga is very bad as actress. Her acting…It was really painful to watch, acting is not her thing, she looks so wooden on the screen, you can almost see her thinking “So, what's my next line?” - she’s just not a natural. Save your time and money.… Expand

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mdmetaOct 11, 2018

This movie is extremely overrated. All the hype left me disappointed after watching it.

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Megajohn85Oct 12, 2018

I went into this expecting to be wow’d due to word of mouth the film has been getting and walked out feeling like I’ve been ripped off.

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Icurmt2Oct 6, 2018

Go see Venom...or the original version of this film...just not this one. I fell asleep. Lady Gaga should be heard...not seen...her acting will make you scream at the screen.

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MilaXOct 10, 2018

Will someone PLEASE tell Gaga to stick to the day job?? She's just embarrassing herself...and someone should tell Cooper that having an english accent isn't enough to carry a film outside of the US' female demographic.

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hankwmardukasNov 28, 2018

An Open Letter to Dave Chappelle:

Dear Dave, My name is Hank Mardukas. You probably don’t know me. I am but a longtime fan of your work. I have been a fan of yours since I first saw Half Baked in my college dormitory. As we watched you asAn Open Letter to Dave Chappelle:

Dear Dave,

My name is Hank Mardukas. You probably don’t know me. I am but a longtime fan of your work. I have been a fan of yours since I first saw Half Baked in my college dormitory. As we watched you as Thurgood have a conversation with yourself as “Sir Smokes-a-lot”, I said to my roommate Seven, “That guy right there… He is going to be a star”. Sure enough, it was written in the stars. I am writing you today concerning a disturbing quote I read from you regarding your new movie A Star Is Born. I saw in an interview after a screening at The Toronto International Film Festival a couple months back, you were quoted as saying A Star is Born was the first “good ass movie” you’ve been in. I sir, vehemently disagree with your modest analysis of your underrated acting career.

In my very first issue of THE PURITAN POST, I reviewed one of my all time favorite movies, You’ve Got Mail. You can go read for yourself, if you’d like, Dave, highly recommend it. Issue No. 1 of THE PURITAN POST. In this issue, I talk about how your performance in that film is one of the main contributing factors to its success. That, along with fantastic performances from its two leads as well as a smart and timeless script by the late, great Nora Ephron. But I digress. My point is, Mr. Chappelle, that you shouldn’t sell yourself short in your acting career.

This isn’t a knock against A Star is Born. It’s only like the fifth Oscar-Baity remake of A Star is Born to come out in the last century. I feel like that’s not that many. Bradley Cooper is only mildly cringeworthy in it, and no, it doesn’t kill me at all that this is the movie getting him awards buzz after deserving Oscars for stirring and emotional turns in both Silver Linings Playbook and American Sniper. These things don’t bother me, Dave. They don’t bother me at all. You’ve Got Mail isn’t your only good ass movie in this writer’s opinion. The aforementioned Half Baked is stoner comedy gold. Your performances in Con Air and Robin Hood: Men in Tights are both scene stealers. Chi-Raq isn’t Spike Lee’s best, but it’s solid, as are you in it. Finally, a film you wrote and starred in, Dave Chappelle’s Block Party, directed by Michel Gondry, I believe to be one of the best documentaries ever made. You see, Mr. Chappelle, your acting career is full of good ass movies. In fact, I would contend that you almost exclusively make good ass movies. That is, aside from A Star is Born. Thanks for reading, Dave!

 Sincerely, Hank W. Mardukas  Editor & Chief, THE PURITAN POST… Expand

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marco34laOct 6, 2018

This version of A Star is Born is soooo over-rated, that it's maddening. Gaga gives a fine performance, but the overall drama falls flat and seems very 2 dimensional. It lacks the excitement, chemistry and STAR PRESENCE thatThis version of A Star is Born is soooo over-rated, that it's maddening. Gaga gives a fine performance, but the overall drama falls flat and seems very 2 dimensional. It lacks the excitement, chemistry and STAR PRESENCE that Streisand-Kristoferson gave in the 70s. Gaga can belt out a raspy song... but 'a voice from heaven' it is not. The other observation is that this is LESS of a story about a star being born than it is a A Star is Dying. Directed by Cooper, he focuses far too much on himself and the story from his POV and never get the sense of Gaga being star on the rise. She starts singing a song and then the film cuts to a scene about Cooper. Also, Gaga doesn't have "it" ... her sheer on-camera presence doesn't like up the screen, perhaps because she's so homely and doesn't have a spark that lights her up? The movie was watchable though. If you're in your teens and 20s and big gaga fans, you'll probably like it... cause you don't know any better.… Expand

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mikeydodoOct 7, 2018

Don't waste your time or money. Unless you're some hard core lady gaga fan, just wait for netflix. this movie is soooo overrated it's ridiculous. It should be called "A Bore is Starred." It's way too long. There's no chemistry between cooperDon't waste your time or money. Unless you're some hard core lady gaga fan, just wait for netflix. this movie is soooo overrated it's ridiculous. It should be called "A Bore is Starred." It's way too long. There's no chemistry between cooper and gaga and quite honestly, gaga is so homely to look at that she doesn't have anything that feels like she should be a star. as for her voice... it's never been great. it's raspy and deep and certainly NOT heavenly as described in movie.… Expand

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VincentOct 6, 2018

Gaga can't act and is an artistic fraud. This movie is over hyped trash. Hopefully it wins zero awards (this movie exists as a vehicle for Lady Gaga to get oscars).

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LadyGagagaOct 5, 2018

Hmm, I just can't get into Lady Gaga's voice. It's kind of grating for me, it ruined the movie.

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Mir15Oct 10, 2018

Очередной римейк, честно говоря фильм для домашнего просмотра, для фанатов Гаги и Купера

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Lizza25Oct 5, 2018

Very boring and melodramatic. Brings nothing new to the table. And there should be more women in the film.

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Marianne07Oct 24, 2018

When I first heard that Bradley Cooper wrote, directed, and starred in A Star Is Born I couldn’t help it with the eye roll. I naturally assumed the film would be a total vanity piece. But then, it seemed to get universally great reviews –When I first heard that Bradley Cooper wrote, directed, and starred in A Star Is Born I couldn’t help it with the eye roll. I naturally assumed the film would be a total vanity piece. But then, it seemed to get universally great reviews – so I went to see it. But, of COURSE. I was absolutely RIGHT IN THE FIRST PLACE. This film is RUBBISH. Bradley Cooper must have been feeling pissed not to be cast in deep and meaningful roles where he could also show off his ripped abs. Or maybe he was upset that he’d never been cast as a Rockstar before. Whatever. Who the FRIG is Bradley Friggin Cooper that he can get this dross even made, let alone have people around the world say how great it is. What is going ON??!

Cooper has made a point of claiming to have something to say in this film. WRONG. He has absolutely NOTHING to say in this film. And, unfortunately, he says it at length (just like the Reverend at Harry and Meghan’s wedding).

In the scene where he wanders into the garage to hang himself, I thought I saw a gun on the table, so I was like Yeah, just shoot yourself instead – which made me laugh out loud. Whoopsy. This is supposed to be a portentous moment where he reverently lays down his cowboy hat before he chokes. What a CROCK!

And I thought he might at least have the grace to leave the ending to Lady Gaga, but NOPE – he sticks himself right in there again! Again!

Okay,maybe, just MAYBE, Ben Affleck has enough clout to get his film made, and even have it named best picture. But BRADLEY COOPER? Who the FRIG is HE? Can someone please explain the inner workings of Hollywood to me again because I’ve clearly LOST THE PLOT.

I even took tissues to this thing – for NOTHING!!!
I want my MONEY BACK, PLUS the TWO HOURS I wasted on this self-indulgent drivel.

Oh – PS though. Gaga could probably be a good actor given a decent script and a proper director.… Expand

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TrillcosbeyNov 2, 2018

Terrible, over rated trash. Do not be a sucker, this film is a trite rip off of the original. Also lady gaga is awful, one of the worst actors of all time.

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Zenyt94Jul 19, 2019

Boring...that’s it.

The songs are good but the plot is kind of dull and too dramatic

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jonestownNov 20, 2018

Over pretentious acting, gaga is a horrible actor and a mediocre singer. Save your money, do not watch this movie

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KELEO2000Jan 28, 2019

I was looking for the whole movie but my biggest question was never answered ... where is the star? I never got to see her

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swingNov 9, 2018

Disappointing in that it's so predictable and cliche. Yes, the performances are good, but the story is going exactly where you know it's going. There is no suspense at all. Yes, she can sing, and she can too, surprisingly. But, it couldn'tDisappointing in that it's so predictable and cliche. Yes, the performances are good, but the story is going exactly where you know it's going. There is no suspense at all. Yes, she can sing, and she can too, surprisingly. But, it couldn't keep me in my seat until the end.… Expand

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zedzdedNov 18, 2018

I wanted to like this movie. I like Bradley Cooper, I like Lady Gaga. I don't like this movie. They're both good actors but Cooper's musical performances are so flat and uninspiring and Gaga is such a talented performer that the whole thingI wanted to like this movie. I like Bradley Cooper, I like Lady Gaga. I don't like this movie. They're both good actors but Cooper's musical performances are so flat and uninspiring and Gaga is such a talented performer that the whole thing doesn't add up. Also cooper's suffering jesus is a bit painful to watch. The poor guy. It just didn't work for me and unless you're a die hard Cooper/Gaga fans, this is all a bit tepid despite good performances, story, secondary actors, direction, art direction, camerawork etc. which are all top notch. I need to review some movies I liked now cause I notice I'm only reviewing overhyped movies that i find crap.… Expand

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KorbenX9May 1, 2021

Boring story with zero chemistry between the characters. The premise is literally aged country star acts like a super creep and it makes a woman fall in love with him for some reason... And he makes her into a star or something. Movie wasBoring story with zero chemistry between the characters. The premise is literally aged country star acts like a super creep and it makes a woman fall in love with him for some reason... And he makes her into a star or something. Movie was very dull and insanely overrated. Just listen to the soundtrack and skip this bloated mess.… Expand

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LittlegizmoOct 23, 2021

its really bad... Gaga cant act and a remake of a remake of a remake should never exist... horrible movie

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Italolu2Jul 19, 2019

Sometimes sounds goods some moments in the movie. but it is so boring make me sleep

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JacqueMNov 25, 2021

Lady Gaga goes from copying Madonna to copying Barbra Streisand. Too bad she can not be original just for once in her life.

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miergafloperaNov 24, 2021

Horrible pelicula, mierga actua de ella misma y la pelicula es pretenciosa y aburrida

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LittleMonster89Nov 24, 2021

Depressing drivel. Only watched for Lady Gaga, but didn't like it at all. Even the songs were abysmal.

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Xeba_1Jan 29, 2019

Aburrida, actuaciones chatas, un sacrificio llegar hasta el final ya que desde el minuto 20 había perdido totalmente el interés.