Stars - even before that

Rating: 9/10 (25 September 2019)

Both leads can and should be considered stars, even before that movie. But the performances, both in the music and acting department are extraordinary. Unfortunately I already knew the ending - and still it was engaging as it can be. I wouldn't call myself a big Lady Gaga fan - but watching her here!? Wow, she is amazing and what a voice.
Again it's not just her singing, but also her acting and it's here that Cooper comes to play to (no pun intended) ... and also direct. Having watched this now, I do understand the struggle some had to decide which movie was better: this or Bohemian Rhapsody ... I couldn't really pick one either. This is original, the other one has Queen.
But why choose if you can watch both? And even if you prefer one over the other, they are both really good (even with the other movie apparently takes some liberties when it comes to facts and truth). Gripping, rock soild and just chllingly well played ...