Successful Directorial Debut.

Rating: 8/10 (15 January 2019)

It's pretty difficult to watch this film from an objective standpoint with the amount praise surrounding it. Gaga's performance was believable showing sides of vulnerability, which was quite endearing. Cooper also jungled the directorial and acting roles quite well.
Having no knowledge of the previous versions, I found this to be a little unevenly paced though. The fast paced rise of Gaga's career and the development of their relationship happened seemed a little rushed. Then to have a montage of shots thereafter, felt a bit like a musical video clip. Perhaps this was intentionally done, to emulate the elation of an initial relationship; and ebbs and flows that go along with it thereafter?
On the whole, I can see why many would love this film and the soundtrack will have many a sale as a result. This undeniably a success for Bradley Cooper (& Lady Gaga), despite any wavering opinions.