It's not about the singing. It's about life, and what you do with it.

Rating: 8/10 (13 December 2018)

Like many others, I was somewhat skeptical of this film going in, but had heard some good things about it. Suffice it to say, I was simply not prepared for the emotional impact wrought by the acting, singing, production value, and character development on display.
The film deftly brings to life every character, and no caricatures in sight. Every character was believable to me, and I cared to see what the story held for them as the film went on. A Star is Born pulls no punches, and there are equal amounts of joy and pain, love and loss.
As to my favorite moment, let's just say, when I saw the evolution of Ally's emotions as she finally gained the courage to take the stage and then explode into her higher register, tears rolled down my face. I couldn't help it. Make sure to watch this film in a good commercial theater or with a high quality home theater system, as you need that sense of audio dynamics to "get" this film.