Amazing performances, great music and moving story

Rating: 9/10 (4 November 2018)

I just saw A Star is Born and enjoyed it very much. It is a remake of a few other movies by the same name but with some differences. Jackson Maine (played by Bradley Cooper) is a middle-aged singer who meets the younger Ally (played by Lady Gaga) after she sings at a bar and he immediately notices her talent as a singer and songwriter. He asks her to perform with him at a concert, and they begin to collaborate musically and end up falling in love; however, as Ally's star is on the rise, Jackson's is fading as he increasingly struggles with his alcoholism.
Lady Gaga is not only an incredible singer, her acting was very good and natural as well. And Bradley Cooper has an amazing voice, along with being a very talented actor. It is also a very impressive directorial debut for him. You could tell that they were both very much invested in their characters and the story itself and were both incredibly believable, and moreover they sound really great together. There was some very strong work by supporting actors as well, most of all Sam Elliot as Jackson's much older brother, Andrew Dice Clay as Ally's father and Dave Chapelle as Jackson's long-time friend. The script is smartly written, at times funny and other times heart-breaking. It is very moving without being cheesy, and it features some great music, namely the song "Shallow". It is sure to garner some Oscar nominations next year, and I highly recommend this movie.