Really damn good movie

Rating: 7/10 (23 October 2018)

A Star Is Born is without a doubt one of the best films of 2018.
Credit has to be given to Bradley Cooper for not only directing, but putting in a wickedly understated but fantastic performance. Lady Gaga I also give supreme credit to for bringing a very stripped back and raw take on her character to life on the screen. They really just clicked on screen together, and I think credit has to be given to them both for being able to create that and pull me in.
Directing, acting, music, pacing I give a 10/10. What I will say however is that while I loved the story, it was clunky in some places, and also used a few cheap tricks to try and move you through the story in places. Was not distracting to the point of detracting from the overall high quality of the film, but was noticeable in places.
End went full bodyguard vibes, and was a bit glaringly obvious, but totally still worked. Kudos to Gaga for having the credibility and range to bring the movie home. Highly recommend you check it out.
Hands down beats most of the main stream rubbish being churned out in 2018.