This Movie is Electric!

Rating: 10/10 (6 October 2018)

This Movie is hands down, the BEST Movie of the year! So far. I didn't go into seeing this movie with high expectations so I was unprepared to be blown away by stellar acting, stellar music performances and great writing. To begin with the casting for this movie is excellent. The chemistry between Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga is electric to the level of catching lightning in a bottle. Copper plays seasoned rocker Jackson Maine and Gaga plays up and comer Ally. From their characters first encounter, the chemistry between these two is palpable. As viewers, you feel their highs and lows. I've never cheered for a movie couple to make it more so than with these two. Lady Gaga proves to be a force to be reckoned with as an actress in this role. She comes across as visceral, real and genuinely vulnerable. She's a rocket, ready to launch yet she doesn't see it. Both Lady Gaga and Cooper give Oscar worthy performances and deserve recognition as nominees in their respective Best Actor categories. What's more amazing is the Oscar worthy performances given by the supporting characters. Veteran actor Sam Elliott plays Jackson's gravelly voiced road manager. Comic Andrew Dice Clay takes a step away from his "Diceman" character and gives a heartfelt portrayal as Ally's dad. Comedian Dave Chappelle is surprisingly great in a small role playing a subdued best friend. I saw this movie in a theater with Dolby Digital sound and highly recommend that you see it in a theater with Dolby Digital sound IF possible. Viewing it with Dolby sound you feel the excitement of a great concert. It feels like you have an All Access Backstage pass to the concert of the year. When Cooper's Jackson Maine takes the stage to sing and Ally joins him it gives you goosebumps. This movie is a rollercoaster ride of emotions with highs and lows. I'd call it the BEST Concert movie since "Purple Rain." A Star Is Born is instantly a classic. Can't wait to own it on 4K DVD.