Ok I changed my mind.

Rating: 10/10 (9 October 2018)

Post edited: ok so I originally wasn't super impressed by this film, but i haven't stopped thinking about it for a week. I gave it a low score because the end messed me up so bad and I was angry about it. Am I still messed up? Yes. Am I still angry? Yes. But the end is not worth taking four point off. Only 2.
Original review:
Is this the best film of 2018? So far yes. Is that saying something? Not really. I haven't seen much that has impressed me this year. Now, that being said, was this film phenomenal and worth the hype? No. I have seen 'the greatest showman' about 30 times! THAT is a phenomenal film. This is another cliche film (that has been done 3 times, mind you) about a popular boy falling for the 'ugly' girl. In this case, the popular boy happens to be a very famous musician who sees potential in someone no one else does. The first 2/3 of the film are sweet, (albeit creepy as cooper's character pursues Gaga in a stalker like fashion that would get the police called on him if he wasn't famous) the love story is beautiful and the cooper and Gaga do have chemistry. That being said, the film is FAR too long and there's a tragic event that happens at the end of the film (I won't spoil it but again, this movie has been done 3 times. It's not hard to figure out) and a character says it's nobody's fault. I disagree. As someone who suffers from mental health and depression, it was EVERYBODY'S FAULT. Not enough care was taken of this character. His problems were trivilized and he was treated like a burden. I just want to remind everyone alcoholism and drug addiction is no joke, it's an actual illness and to make someone feel less for it is wrong. If I sound angry and like I took the film personally, I am and I did. I hope this film opens up the conversation of mental health more, but the way it's being buzzed, all that's being talked about is Lady Gaga (who was noting special by the way. A singer plays a singer. Big stretch.) i hope Bradley cooper wins all
The awards for his wonderfully sensitive but complicated performance of Jackson, but I won't hold my breathe. I also would say if you struggle with mental issues like I do, I DO NOT recommend this film.