Humor helps to soften the blow in 'A Star Is Born'

Rating: 9/10 (7 October 2018)

Humor helps to soften the blow in Bradley Cooper's directorial debut, "A Star Is Born." When Jackson Maine (Cooper) puts the moves on Ally (Lady Gaga) he does everything from peeling off her false eyebrow to insisting that she admire the shape of her nose as greatly as he does. The laughter ensues. There is also great fun to be had in the company of Ally's friends and coworkers, some of whom share the stage with her at the bar where she sings.
Anyone who has ever worked a dead-end job for a demeaning boss and daydreamed about wanting something better is sure to be swept away by the fantasy of the film. Cooper and Gaga not only have tremendous chemistry, but also find a way to create an on-screen romance replete with the stuff that off-screen romances are truly made of.
Sam Elliott delivers the most authentic performance in the film.