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JLuis_001Oct 6, 2018

I will not talk about the other films, regardless of whether this is the third remake of the same story.

But I will talk about what I saw and what I really think this film is and first of all I must mention that the hype in my opinion wasI will not talk about the other films, regardless of whether this is the third remake of the same story.

But I will talk about what I saw and what I really think this film is and first of all I must mention that the hype in my opinion was excessive.

Bradley Cooper did good in his debut behind the scenes, but I don't think it's the wonder a lot of critics are saying it is. Regrettably, I think this film will actually get some nominations for the Academy Award and in my opinion it doesn't deserve them.

This remake is as basic as it is predictable and no matter that we are in a story updated to our times all its elements feel too predictable. Regardless of whether you've seen the remakes or not, if you've seen romantic films in your life you know where the story is going and that takes away much of its charm.

Cooper gives a sustained rhythm to the first hour. The music is pretty good, the concerts scenes are vibrant, everything unfolds in a pleasant, entertaining and interesting way but there comes a point where the rhythm begins to fall drastically and Cooper loses control of the story because when the drama and the emotional break arrives, he only stacks one event after another in order to provoke an emotional reaction from the viewers in order to prepare them for the final and huge dramatic point of the story.

Yes, there's quality, that I will not deny it, Cooper delivers a sincere performance although in points it's kinda cliche. Lady Gaga does the same because she starts well but when the moment comes she only becomes a more fictional version of her real life stage persona. No surprise on that side.

Bradley Cooper ends up offering a solid debut as a director but one too predictable and safe. It doesn't take any risk and everything walks from point A to point B by a very straight path and although functional, it doesn't offer anything new or refreshing.… Expand

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ric1978Oct 5, 2018

What a over hyped film ..i went in the cinema with high hopes and high expectations and i was totally bored throughout the movie it was like a lady gaga concert with backstage scenes if you're a lady gaga fan you will most likely love it -What a over hyped film ..i went in the cinema with high hopes and high expectations and i was totally bored throughout the movie it was like a lady gaga concert with backstage scenes if you're a lady gaga fan you will most likely love it - the most overhyped movie of all time ..hugely disappointed… Expand

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VAFOct 20, 2018

I am not certain what is up with people's taste these days. How this movie has a higher score than Bad Times at the El Royale is beyond me. This movie is mediocre mediocre mediocre. I suppose Lady Gaga surprises people and she did better thanI am not certain what is up with people's taste these days. How this movie has a higher score than Bad Times at the El Royale is beyond me. This movie is mediocre mediocre mediocre. I suppose Lady Gaga surprises people and she did better than I expected, but that doesn't make this a great movie. It's- okay. The chemistry between the two is great. However the plot is boring, the movie feels and is long as you know where the story is going, and that's it. I am not saying it's terrible, and probably a good starter for Cooper, but- it's just not that engaging, surprising or interesting.… Expand

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DrBlahBlahNov 13, 2018

Easily the most overrated film of the year, this remake of a remake of a remake is a paint by numbers rags-to-riches melodrama with only the occasional flicker of compelling drama or believability.

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AxeTOct 7, 2018

Absurdly over-rated and ridiculously praised as a must by the jackass critics herd, media dunces, and the react as they're told audience now, it drags from beginning to end in a cliché laden remake story with the major debut by Gaga comingAbsurdly over-rated and ridiculously praised as a must by the jackass critics herd, media dunces, and the react as they're told audience now, it drags from beginning to end in a cliché laden remake story with the major debut by Gaga coming off like acting class as you watch her trying to act (with good acting you don't notice). Bradley is a very good actor, but he plays a contrived character with the put on voice only distracting. The singing and music are great, but it doesn't make a movie. The whole thing despite decent competent filmmaking rings false, going through the motions only. Staged.

Consider a movie with similar subject, "Crazy Heart", a far superior experience that got Jeff Bridges his Oscar (deservedly) but had no such hype because it was a small release without the benefit of huge pop diva presence. That one got to you, more subtly maybe but it had a soul. Bridges was the character. This is a watch check flick.… Expand

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katezoeOct 9, 2018

Was not as impressed as the critics or users. Lady Gaga does become a film "star" and her singing is amazing! Movie is episodic and does not provide a seamless story of his downfall and her rise. It seemed like stitched music videos with someWas not as impressed as the critics or users. Lady Gaga does become a film "star" and her singing is amazing! Movie is episodic and does not provide a seamless story of his downfall and her rise. It seemed like stitched music videos with some acting in between the videos. This version is better than Streisand's but not as good as Garland's.… Expand

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nntrancerOct 10, 2018

The first act was well done with great dialogue and direction. Then it bogged down, became predictable, boring and in the end, way too long. The music was mostly forgettable. One of the odd scenes was his band cranking up with wailingThe first act was well done with great dialogue and direction. Then it bogged down, became predictable, boring and in the end, way too long. The music was mostly forgettable. One of the odd scenes was his band cranking up with wailing electric guitars and you thought it was going to take off with some hard rock song. Then Cooper started singing a ballad. And Gaga didn't impress with her acting or her singing. This movie was way overrated.… Expand

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GleefulnessOct 7, 2018

Definitely overrated, with a singer who can't act and an actor who can't sing. It really needed some hummable songs and decent singers who had genuine star quality. Gaga oversinging like she was in a TV talent show didn't count. Cooper'sDefinitely overrated, with a singer who can't act and an actor who can't sing. It really needed some hummable songs and decent singers who had genuine star quality. Gaga oversinging like she was in a TV talent show didn't count. Cooper's numbers were drowned out by electric guitar riffs, covering up the thin lyrics and poor melodies. Unlike 'The Man Who Got Away', it's hard to imagine that songs like the aptly-named 'Shallow' will be remembered in 60 years' time. Other reviewers have pointed out the lack of chemistry between the leads and how the story fizzles out, making the title seem somewhat ironic. Cooper was unconvincing as an alcoholic, and Gaga was ok as the ingenue but didn't convince as a star, even though she is one in real life. The movie also seemed to mock her pop persona, as against the supposed authenticity of dreadful country songs or Adele-like ballads. Cheesy plot and terrible acting in fact reminded me more of Purple Rain, though at least that movie had some half-decent songs and musical performances.… Expand

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LamontRaymondOct 5, 2018

It's a tale of two movies - the first half is spectacular and spine-tingling. But as soon as she finds her success, it gets torpedoed. I thought she'd turn into an Amy Winehouse kind of singer, but her eventual path is highly disappointing.It's a tale of two movies - the first half is spectacular and spine-tingling. But as soon as she finds her success, it gets torpedoed. I thought she'd turn into an Amy Winehouse kind of singer, but her eventual path is highly disappointing. Even Cooper's directing choices take a few poor turns in the latter half. It's worth seeing, but nowhere near what the critics are saying it is.… Expand

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GreatMartinOct 5, 2018

The first 3 productions of “A Star Is Born” revolved around the female star while the 2018 production is more about the male star which, to a certain degree makes it a vanity project since Bradley Cooper stars, coproduced, was one of theThe first 3 productions of “A Star Is Born” revolved around the female star while the 2018 production is more about the male star which, to a certain degree makes it a vanity project since Bradley Cooper stars, coproduced, was one of the three who wrote the screenplay, also wrote a couple of the songs and directed the film. His makeup suntan and/or sunburn distracts in many scenes as he is the only one with that look. The camera is on him in many major scenes, many with Lady Gaga, taking away from other performers.

Cooper has made many changes with the most erroneous being the classic last line of the three other productions while the most interesting changes are the addition of a brother and a somewhat sleazy acting manager who takes over the star on the rise and turns her into something she isn’t.

On the other hand Cooper gives a strong performance and gives Lady Gaga a sensational movie debut. In the opening scenes we watch as Cooper gets to meet Lady Gaga as she does a rousing, sexy version of “La Vie En Rose” though not as strong as the meeting in the second movie version when James Mason meets Judy Garland in an afterhour’s jazz bar singing “The Man That Got Away” that defines her character. A definite contrast in the latter with Lady Gaga’s scene taking place in a drag bar!

We meet Lady Gaga’s father played by a subdued Andrew Dice Clay, her best friend played by Anthony Ramos, Sam Elliot as Cooper’s older brother and David Chappelle as his friend of many years all giving substantial performances.

Director Cooper handles the love story between him and Lady Gaga with help from the natural chemistry between them. He, also, delves into the masks that entertainers put forth when they become famous losing the real selves that made them famous and how it affects them.

The three remakes all have music that defines the singers and the eras in which the movies take place. In this version Lady Gaga, Lukas Nelson and Bradley Cooper have written most of the original songs either together or coupled and even solo. Of the 17 songs there are 5 duets by Lady Gaga, 3 solos by Cooper and 8 by Lady Gaga. Though many of the songs are already on their ways to be being hits I left the theatre not remembering one except the last and that is because of Lady Gaga’s performance.

As a novice director Cooper’s version runs a bit long at 2 hours and 15 minutes but overall his debut of this Hollywood often told story is quite good.

Having seen all 4 versions of “A Star Is Born” in my opinion the 1954 version, starring Judy Garland, in the uncut version is the best while this 2018 version has nothing to be ashamed of in its approach.… Expand

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auburnnOct 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some people say this romance can happen every time everywhere, but this it not true. The director blurs the time frame because he simply can't frame this story in any era. That is to say, the plot simply doesn't make sense - this story can happen to no rock star regardless of sex. I began to feel confused once Jackson makes Ally his wife - like you are a f**king rock star, why lose your freedom by marrying a girl you just know for weeks? This marriage compromises these two singers' personality and individuality, making them anything but rock stars. For a male rock singer who looks good enough, he can almost get laid with every girl he wants. Besides, the fans of a male rock star want to see him behave like a rock star - like the bad boys, "young, dope & proud" in a Lana Del Rey song. Sharing a stage with a random girl out of nowhere, are you kidding me? The same principle happens to a female singer too - if you really wanna gain a following then you don't want to rise to fame as someone's "wife." Take a look at the established female singers: some of them can write songs like a pro, some of them have a really beautiful voice, others revolutionize the fashion industry... A female singer either attracts female fans with her resonating strong personality or male fans as a "sex symbol." No wonder I never heard a new female singer in this industry as a "wife" of a successful male singer - this works for neither of them. It is not surprising that the original 1937 film happens in the Hollywood; the Hollywood and music industry mean totally differently for women. I have been a fan of Lady Gaga since I was 12, but sorry I can't like this movie. Ironically, no one knows what I'm trying to say here better than Lady Gaga herself: she rose to fame with no help from a male partner. She released her debut single, "Just Dance," in April 2008, which finally became a Billboard No. 1 in January 2009 thanks to her sparing-no-effort self promotion. In retrospect, she, without a male's help, was a talented new artist understood by none.… Expand

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SteveinAZOct 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to admit that I found this film disappointing. I LOVED the performance by Bradley Cooper. I thought this was definitely HIS film. Gaga was just OK for me. I didn't feel the chemistry between the two. I was confused by the tinnitus side story. It didn't seem to go anywhere. I think my biggest disappointment was the music. Nothing memorable at all, which was surprising. For an overly long film (I think it could have been at least 15 minutes shorter), it seemed to leave questions unanswered. All in all, it was OK, but not an award winner to me.… Expand

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Davidsco27Oct 19, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. #1. there was NO chemistry between the two characters. NONE. I've seen more chemistry in 10th Grade, and I got a D. The movie was a series of 2 or 3 minutes scenes haphazardly cut together. There was no continuity, no buildup, no story building. It seemed like they took all the First Takes and just pieced them together. The acting was mostly flat. I felt nothing for the characters. I didn't buy his drunk. There was no reason he ended up at her club in the beginning, and no reason he was attracted to her, or her to him. Nothing. No build up, no story, just a bunch of dialogue pieced together. The songs were forgettable, and most just silly cliche'd crap. His relationship with his brother had no real emotion. I don't know WHAT Dave Chapelle was doing there, and the scene between them on the lawn was useless. I don't know WHAT the hell Dice was doing there, except maybe he's buddies with Cooper, and Cooper wanted to give him a part. The Rehab scene was useless. I felt nothing at the end when she sang her song, and that was HUGE in the Streisand one. The love scenes between them, I think even they didn't feel them, and that's why they were cut so short. I thought the idea of turning Gaga's character into Gaga was a poor choice. She had said earlier, when she was advised to dye her hair platinum, that she wouldn't do that, it wasn't true to her. Then she colors her hair. Why? So Gaga fans would be happy? I felt NOTHING of her rise and his fall. It was just flat. He was the same throughout the movie, and so was she, only she colored and styled her hair. But the thing that REALLY pissed me off, was his suicide at the end. Forgetting the fact that we didn't feel with him that it was his justifiable end, it RUINED the Streisand film. In the Streisand version, John Norman leaves in his sports car, listening to her music, drunk, and under the influence, and he is seen driving recklessly, and speeding, and then it cuts to after the accident. It is left to the viewers' imagination, Did he kill himself on purpose, or was it an accident caused by his state? In this one, Boom, he hangs himself. Thanks, Brad. Thanks for just killing everything. And lastly, Gaga is NO Streisand. She wants to be, and tried real hard to be, but she is not. She's the American Idol version. I didn't get any authenticity from her songs, or or acting. She wasn't bad, in the acting department, and maybe under a better director, she could've risen to a very good performance. She has a good voice, but she just didn't move me at all. As for Cooper's directing of himself. This was his worst performance, imo. Even in stinker movies, of which he's done a couple, I've always believed him, and liked his performances. Here, I didn't buy a second of it. He needs a good director, and a better editor to guide him.… Expand

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mnandaJan 12, 2019

Movie that is less than the sum of its parts and it's ultimately crippled by an unconvincing romance anchored by a sadly underwritten female lead. It's a testament to Lady Gaga's vitality and charisma that she makes Ally seem like a realMovie that is less than the sum of its parts and it's ultimately crippled by an unconvincing romance anchored by a sadly underwritten female lead. It's a testament to Lady Gaga's vitality and charisma that she makes Ally seem like a real person when, as written the character has motivations and desires which shift whatever way is most narratively convenient, but with zero logic or consistency. First she's a ballsy performer at a drag club, fiercer than any Queen. Then she's a mousey never-was who doesn't believe in herself. She seems unaffected by Jackson's fame and taken with the man... But then belts an original tune in a parking lot. She's a passionate, authentic singer/songwriter who can only connect with her material when she's also playing the music herself... But then she's doing slick, choreography to a bland pop hit. The biggest mystery of all is why she's with Jackson in the first place. They don't have much chemistry beyond both being very good-looking. Clearly he can help her career, but there's no hint that she might be mercenary, so why is she with him? Especially after she instantly pegs him as a drunk. I could go on, but am going to bail... just like I thought of walking out of the movie every 10 minutes or so after the first hour. That said, the final song did make me cry–a real sign of Lady Gaga's talent as a performer, and a sign of a good song.… Expand

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ClariseSamuelsFeb 17, 2019

A Star Is Born never loses its appeal as the ultimate American rags-to-riches success story—with a love story to boot. First made in 1937 with actors Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, the film was remade in 1954 with Judy Garland and JamesA Star Is Born never loses its appeal as the ultimate American rags-to-riches success story—with a love story to boot. First made in 1937 with actors Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, the film was remade in 1954 with Judy Garland and James Mason, then again in 1976 with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, and now we have the twenty-first century version with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. The film’s hype and award-season nomination sweep is partly due to the impressive soundtrack of heartfelt songs sung with the powerful mezzo-soprano voice of Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known popularly to most of us as Lady Gaga, who also co-wrote many of the songs.

To begin with, there are many surprises in this film: 1) The moving and emotionally fervent songs were sung live on the set by Gaga and Cooper; 2) it appears that Bradley Cooper could have been a rock star if he had not succeeded as an actor; and 3) Stefani Germanotta is a natural beauty who goes to great lengths to make herself look as bizarre as possible with her platinum hair and overly dramatic make-up in her persona as Lady Gaga. Strangely enough, Gaga said in an interview that she felt ugly looking like her real self in the role of Ally. There is also an autobiographical footnote in the film when Ally confesses that producers always told her they like the way she sounds but not the way she looks, which might explain Gaga’s decision in real life to make herself look as outrageous as possible. In the film, Ally says that producers complained about her nose, and in interviews Gaga admitted that this tidbit was from her real experience. (Ironically, Gaga’s patrician nose is quite elegant and reminiscent of ancient Roman aristocracy—there’s nothing wrong with her nose.)

The film begins strongly with a meeting of two musical minds—Ally lives at home with her dad, works as a waitress, and only gets to sing at night at a drag club where they tolerate that she is a real female because they like her. Cooper plays a famous country rock star, Jackson Maine, who is so famous that he could stumble drunkenly into any tiny bar in any city and instantly be recognized by every single person sitting there, which puts him in approximately the same league as Mick Jagger or Elton John. Cooper’s character is strikingly authentic as a musician and rock star, but Cooper’s dramatic skills are a bit rough and unpolished in this role, as are those of Lady Gaga. Gaga is playing her real self stripped naked, so to speak. She is unable to completely transcend her natural reticence about her real self to be convincing in the role of Ally. And Jackson Maine is supposed to be drunken, difficult, and debauched, with a perpetual chip on his shoulder; yet, he turns into a tender, docile lamb every time he looks lovingly at Ally. The viewer might wonder whether this is Jackson Maine, Ally’s lover, or Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga fan. The f-word dominates the script so unremittingly that at times it sounds like they are speaking an unfamiliar and deviant dialect of the English language.

The across-the-board award nominations for this film are a true testament to the impressively large fandom of Lady Gaga, making this film part of the popular culture that the Academy seeks to include in its nominations.… Expand

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dc127Apr 5, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't get this movie. It had overwhelming critical praise. My wife and I both really like Bradley Cooper and had no expectation for Lady Gaga. We requested the movie from our local library (go libraries!) and watched it at home. We found it hard to be engaged. I thought that Bradley Cooper gave a very convincing performance and Lady Gaga was fine. We both were engaged for the first third of the move and then . . . just stopped caring. We turned the movie off and didn't finish it for a week. We were also very annoyed by the ending. Sure he was an addict, but he cared about her and was trying to get his life together. Killing himself didn't make sense. There were a hundred other ways he could have removed himself from her life without hanging himself in the garage.… Expand

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gxm143Nov 16, 2018

Perhaps in part due to inflated expectations going in, I was very disappointed in this film. I found it flat, maudlin, boring in parts. The ending in this iteration of the story came across as unrealistic and untrue to the character. I didn'tPerhaps in part due to inflated expectations going in, I was very disappointed in this film. I found it flat, maudlin, boring in parts. The ending in this iteration of the story came across as unrealistic and untrue to the character. I didn't find Lady Gaga's performance at all compelling. The music wasn't anything special; certainly no song will end up being memorable, imo. There have been less worthy best picture winners, but this does not deserve Oscar glory. Hopefully the history of previous A Star is Borns fading at the finish line will repeat.… Expand

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nokyam1Dec 7, 2018

A Star is Born” is supposed to be a great, tragic romance, a Hollywood opera. I didn’t believe them as a couple, didn’t fear for their future together and didn’t mourn the laughably abrupt climax that Cooper, finally remembering the movie heA Star is Born” is supposed to be a great, tragic romance, a Hollywood opera. I didn’t believe them as a couple, didn’t fear for their future together and didn’t mourn the laughably abrupt climax that Cooper, finally remembering the movie he was remaking, forced into the finale.… Expand

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IamTrinaNov 9, 2018

Meh. The acting was good, more-so on Bradley Cooper's part, but Lady Gaga was okay too--and I enjoyed seeing what Lady Gaga really looks like, but honestly the plot was not very interesting. You shouldn't believe the ones who rate it a "0"Meh. The acting was good, more-so on Bradley Cooper's part, but Lady Gaga was okay too--and I enjoyed seeing what Lady Gaga really looks like, but honestly the plot was not very interesting. You shouldn't believe the ones who rate it a "0" because they have a beef with Lady Gaga, and you shouldn't believe the ones who say it is a "10" ...come on! That leaves no room for the big hit awesome movies. An average rating of 5 is what this movie deserves.… Expand

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Slovenly_MuseFeb 9, 2019

Competently directed, with superb acting and many stirring emotional moments, this film can't quite surpass its sense of being a vanity project for Bradley Cooper. It is much more tightly focused on Jack than Ally, to the point of nearlyCompetently directed, with superb acting and many stirring emotional moments, this film can't quite surpass its sense of being a vanity project for Bradley Cooper. It is much more tightly focused on Jack than Ally, to the point of nearly abandoning exploration of Ally's complicated feelings about her own rising stardom midway, and ceding all points it almost makes about sexism and fame to the music industry, in order to get on with Jack's story. Unevenly paced, and with some dangling threads to pick up, the film was enjoyable, but ultimately lacked the courage to take its breakout song's promised dive into the deep end.… Expand

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garmonboziaNov 25, 2018

This movie was a mixed bag for me. It's full of cliches and by the book scenarios. Rushed beginning, naively developed and unconvincing plot (romantic comedies manner), forced and manipulative emotions and a lot of really unrealistic cringyThis movie was a mixed bag for me. It's full of cliches and by the book scenarios. Rushed beginning, naively developed and unconvincing plot (romantic comedies manner), forced and manipulative emotions and a lot of really unrealistic cringy moments (the whole grammy awards situation). The real star of the movie isn't Lady Gaga. Her character seems underdeveloped and her acting is very superficial. It really shows that she is at the beginning of her journey into acting - and I'm not convinced that she has what it takes to be an actor. After watching the film I have no idea who her character was. The girl was all over the place. The view on her career and music business was presented in such a shallow manner and again felt very unrealistic. The whole "we are going to change you and make you a star" felt like a short naive story from Britney Spears videos, and not like a plot from "wanna be treated serious" drama. What's funny is that the character's "fake for the business persona" is reminiscent of that of Lady Gaga. Only naive people would believe that her pop-star persona isn't created by the team of people and precisely designed for mass audience. So it's a bit funny to watch Lady Gaga playing a girl who had compromised her identity for a huge career in music business, when she's actually done that in real live. Of course she would deny that and said that her Lady Gaga persona is very personal, real and true - but it's not exactly the case. The real star here is Bradley Cooper. The problem is that his character is also a walking and breathing cliche. At least he was more convincing than Gaga. This movie falls into "Dirty dancing", "The bodyguard" (hit soundtracks/diva in the lead) etc. category. A B-movie loved by lots of people. I'm OK with that. It has a world-wide famous singer in the cast, and a directional debut of Bradley Cooper - of course critics will look somewhat favorably on it. But seriously the whole hype and oscar buzz is just so blown out of proportion of what this movie really is and what has managed to achieve. If this movie deserves to get any oscar recognition it should be for supporting role for Sam Elliot (he was the real real star and emotional blast in his tiny scenes) and for music. I would nominate the song which Gaga and Cooper sing together for the first time on stage. The last solo song was really disappointing and weak. It didn't have strong enough emotional struck despite the Gaga's impressive vocal abilities.
In conclusion. It's an OK movie. Too shallow, naive and emotionally manipulative to consider it - great drama. It's like Gaga's character from the movie, designed to appeal to the masses.… Expand

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movieducationOct 24, 2018

A STAR IS BORN bursts beautifully at the first half - granting simplicity, intimacy and more unstaged dynamics and then it unbounds and fades when it sings different notes : Jack's addiction, Ally's compromise and stardom. Cooper copes, GagaA STAR IS BORN bursts beautifully at the first half - granting simplicity, intimacy and more unstaged dynamics and then it unbounds and fades when it sings different notes : Jack's addiction, Ally's compromise and stardom. Cooper copes, Gaga isn't far from the shallow.… Expand

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fiszmanmDec 25, 2018

Too much cliche drama. This is a movie to satisfy Holywood. It has oscar written over it.

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TyranianDec 4, 2019

Pretty good musical-tragedy with decent performances and songs though the story and script are nothing special.