A magnificent experience

Rating: 10/10 (18 October 2018)

I knew going into the cinema that this was going to be a good film, but when I left I considered it an amazing film. The events and music transpiring on the screen were so engaging and emotionally raw. Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga both delivered from the bottom of their hearts. Cooper portrayed a broken man so powerfully and in the Director's chair he masterfully connected ideas of alcoholism and family trauma with jealousy, love and depression. Lady Gaga impressively came out of her shell and presented a beautfiul natural version of herself. Her acting was on par with Cooper and it was amazing to see her transform throughout the movie to a pop icon. Their chemistry was so well suited and never failed ro be convincing. The ending certainly gave me butterflies when she went back to her natural look and sung Cooper's song to her with vehement pain and sadness. The delivery of this ending scene clung to me when leaving the cinema. In terms of music, it was delightful to see the two actors thrive on their own and then blow the crowds (within and without the movie) away with their dual performance of "Shallow". The cinematography was excellent too, with the camera not shying away from close up shots that got right in the thick of the singing. As much as this film was gut wrenching, it was also nice to have some natural humour- nothing felt forced. "A Star is Born" was an intriguing look into fame and addiction in the music industry whilst also serving as a beautfiul and convicing love story. I cannot wait to purchase the blu ray and add it to my collection!