They should have changed the title....

Rating: 3/10 (29 October 2018)

Being a huge fan of the original masterpiece and it's music, they should have not called this by the same name. I do not want to bash the effort, but we were very very disappointed. If Gaga and Cooper were unknown and this was their first film.... it would gone straight to DVD. Gaga can sing like mad, she is an amazing vocalist (one of the best) and I'm sure her fans all gave her movie a high rating for her singing, but honestly these fans do not know anything about acting. When we watch a movie - - and we've probably seen 7000 or more in our lifetime - - when you stop and notice the person is acting, forget it. We did that throughout this moive - not beleivable.
And Cooper with his low fake gruff voice, so distracting and irritating. They should have cast Gary Busey if they wanted a growly voice.. lol.
The original was a masterpiece in acting and song and will long outlive this attempt at a remake. The original script was leagues ahead of this movie and its time.
Again, they should have changed the title and I would have maybe given this movie a 5. But as a remake a 3 is more than generous. No way should this movie be rated an 8,, NO WAY (unless you are a monster)