Uncomfortable

Rating: 4/10 (29 January 2020)

A virtually unrecognisable remake of an old 1950s classic, A STAR IS BORN proves to be a vehicle for trendy modern-day singer Lady Gaga and director/actor Bradley Cooper. It's a typical rags-to-riches story about a talented young woman who rises to become a popular singer, but Gaga's role turns out to be something of a distraction as this turns out to be all about Cooper. Unfortunately he's playing one of the sleaziest and most unpleasant characters of his whole career, a possessive drunk whose presence alone makes for uncomfortable viewing. As such, the whole film was spoilt for me, despite regular energetic musical interludes.