One of a kind

Rating: 9/10 (7 October 2018)

The first thing to say about 'A Star Is Born' is that it is a very good film. Despite whether you like it or dislike it, you would be lying if you said it wasn't very good. Of course, it is a remake of the classic story, and primarily the 1976 Streisand and Kristofferson version, which shows through its cinematography, lighting and overall tone.
Compared to the earlier versions of ASIB, this remake is much less melodramatic, and instead of using a loud and tone-shifting score, it relies on the performances of Cooper and Gaga and their chemistry to do all the talking.
It starts off fairly slow, but then gets faster and faster as it goes on, which really helps the films pacing and reserved style of storytelling.
What I thought this film did best, and what I related most with, was how we saw both points of view from the lead characters, and how the film let us make our own decision about them. While on one hand, we feel sorry for Ally (played by Lady Gaga) because of how her husband, Jack (played by Cooper, who also directs) acts, we also understand how he feels, which as a viewer puts us in a uncomfortable position.
When this film ended, I thought to myself "it was good, but I don't love it", but the more I've thought about it, and listened to the songs soundtrack, the more I like it, and the more I want to re-watch it.
At the end of the day, the film has its flaws, but you can put them all aside with the brilliant, Oscar-worthy leading performances, good first-time direction, brilliant writing, and overall a well put-together movie, that will leave you longing to watch again, the minute you leave the cinema.