Worthy of Goosebumps & Tears

Rating: 10/10 (4 October 2018)

A Star is Born, a Sette review......
Yes, it's a fact that there are past versions of this film, but you must dismiss the word 'remake' from your thoughts.
This film was compelling & epic, and clearly forges its own path, A fabulous script that tells a story of passion, love, determination, romance, and consequences of substance abuse.
It's Bradley Cooper's directorial debut, and he provided an up close & personal, in your face flawless performance directing an outstanding cast, he also was absolutely amazing as an aging rock star, this completely changing his speaking voice & his overall disposition to one who is battling the perils of alcoholism.
Then there's Lady Gaga, who completely owns the screen, she plays Ally, a waitress breaking up with her boyfriend, who can write & sing, but she considers herself not worthy enough for stardom.
Gaga's acting is simply outstanding, and her singing worthy of goosebumps, excitement & tears...
They meet by chance as Cooper the aging rock star needs a late night drink after performing a gig, and they spot a bar off the road which is a gay bar, hosting a drag night.
Their meeting was so real & Gaga's cabaret-style performance to "LaVie En Rose" was the beginning of the brilliance you will see & listen to throughout the movie.
All the other songs are original & made for the movie, the screen sound is just ridiculous, trust me when I say this, Gaga will take your breath away, and Cooper sings well too.
The soundtrack will sell millions.
Their romance is sexy and extremely emotional, good stuff for sure, and I thought it was interesting how they hid all of Gaga's tattoos for the role. The close-ups to Gaga's eyes are just fabulous.
The co-stars were fabulous too, albeit in limited parts, have crusty veteran actor Sam Elliott who plays Cooper's brother, who has worked with him over the years, their differences are clear, but they love each other & Andrew Dice Clay (as Gaga's father) who provides a performance you've never seen out of him, way different from his stand up foul mouth ways, and he's even funny & at times, rather dramatic too.
Lastly, Dave Chapelle did a nice job too as Cooper's longtime friend.
There's no doubt in my mind that this film will win numerous Academy Awards in the Spring of 2019, and if Gaga doesn't win the female best actor in a lead role, they better conduct a thorough investigation.
If you have a great appreciation for Lady Gaga and the gift of her brilliance as a musician & vocalist, you will simply be overwhelmed, call me overly sentimental, but my eyes were glossy several times, and once I was completely drawn to tears.
I Love Love Love her.....
If you never understood or believed in Gaga, you will have a new found appreciation for her, I promise.
Go and see the movie, and do not be late, get your popcorn & be in your seat for every minute of it.... It's two hours & 15 minutes & never once boring.
~Georgio Sette