Review: A Star is Born

This movie was on my “to watch” list for ages, but having two straight hours to spare is a rare happening. Finally, I had it.

The first thing that can’t be ignored is its amazing soundtrack, but we already knew it was good. So, let’s focus on the movie itself.

True Stars

I knew absolutely nothing about the previous versions - I didn’t watch any of them - or the story. Perhaps because of that, the whole movie was a surprise, a pleasant one.

Lady Gaga is a surprisingly good actress. She is very genuine and built a strong character, very authentic. Ally is a strong woman who isn’t afraid of being vulnerable.

On the other side, Jack is a star running to the abyss, and Bradley Cooper was simply perfect in his role. He nailed it! He offered us an amazing performance for a splendid Jackson Maine.

Fast-Paced Drama

If you like a movie that develops quickly, this one is for you. A Star is Born is a fast-paced movie, full of romance and excitement. Yet, it is also heart-breaking. Be ready to drop some tears along the way.

It is, indeed, a very sad story. Yet, if you know nothing about it, as I didn’t, you may not realize its true dimension during the first half an hour or so.

The only thing that kind of bothered me was the fact that Ally was way too supportive. I mean, you have to get mad, right?

Beautiful ending

A Star is Born is a movie about people. Regular people full of emotions, insecurities, doubts, and desires. It is about love and compassion. It is about all of us.

A great movie that definitely worth your time.

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