about what I expected: mostly good with overwrought stuff

Rating: 7/10 (11 October 2018)

So the fourth incarnation of "A Star Is Born" is here, this time featuring Bradley Cooper (also the director) as the burnout star and Lady Gaga as the aspiring star whom he marries. The role of the aspiring singer was practically made for Gaga. This version is grittier than the previous ones, giving it a more realistic flavor.
The obvious downside is that the movie comes across as a star vehicle for Lady Gaga (much like the 1976 version did for Barbra Streisand), and a lot of the tension between the characters seems overplayed. Even so, I found the music quite impressive, and the cast members all turned in fine performances. So, I recommend it, even though I consider the 1937 version the best of the four.