Good, but not great

Rating: 7/10 (4 October 2019)

Okay, the elephant in the room first. It's a remake, of a remake, of a remake. There have been four versions of "A Star is Born" and I've seen all four. My favorite is Judy Garland's, since it is truly a great showcase for her as an actress and the amazing singer that she was.
It's not an original story, of course, but I give high marks for the music first and foremost. Secondly, Lady Gaga is a very good actress. I didn't really expect to be impressed by her, but I thought she was the right fit for this part. Just like Judy Garland, it showcased her as both a singer and a good dramatic actress. Also, she is quite pretty, naturally, without all the crazy makeup and costumes that she always wears.
I was less impressed with Bradley Cooper, to be truthful. He's a good actor, but I thought this film was slightly overrated as a whole. If the music hadn't been fantastic, I'm not sure you would have heard as much about it as you did.