An emotionally affecting ride

Rating: 10/10 (15 October 2018)

The on-screen chemistry between Cooper and Gaga carries this film into the upper echelon of 2018. You can feel a genuine connection between the two stars and it makes this raw story about fame and addiction all the more compelling. The songs are terrific and Cooper's soulful direction keeps you caught up in this dramatic tale. A star truly is born in Lady Gaga as she shows she has tremendous acting chops and a commanding screen presence. This story may have been told many times before, but it still has quite a lot to say.