A Star Is Born

Rating: 5/10 (2 August 2019)

Rock legend Cooper discover Gaga singing La Vie en Rose in a drag bar and takes her under his wing and to his bed. The film charts her rise to power and his descent from it as he increases his drink and drug intake.
The performances are a worthy note all around, particularly Gaga, and Elliott who has rarely been better. The story is not new - of course - and prequel knowledge aside, is predictable and whilst Cooper gives a solid turn, his endless mumbling and almost one tone character does become a bit of drag and in turn impacts the emotional resonance which doesn't always land.
So a well crafted piece but unoriginal and ultimately somewhat overrated.