Fantastic Directional Debut from Bradley Cooper

Rating: 10/10 (18 October 2018)

I'm beyond impressed that the man who starred in The Hangover over a decade ago is the same man who directed & starred in this fantastic film. Bradley Cooper did an amazing job directing this film, he & Lady Gaga both give Oscar worthy performances. The film is cliche in many respects but what keeps the film unique & engaging is their performances, Cooper's direction, and the stellar writing which Cooper also had a hand in doing. Watching this makes me excited to see more films directed by Bradley Cooper, he's going to have a great future as a director. The film is long but never to the point it feels like it drags, the film does a terrific job with the pacing and structure. The music is actually very impressive as well, apparently all the songs in the film were shot & recorded live which makes the experience all the more mesmerizing. Lady Gaga does a great job with this role, this is obviously a role catered to her abilities just like Eminem in 8 Mile but she does an astonishing job, to the point I forgot I was even watching Lady Gaga. I know the film will get nominated in several categories at the Oscars, everyone will remember this film for Lady Gaga's performance but for me this film will be remembered as the year a great director was born.