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A Star Is Born

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Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers -- and falls in love with -- struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jackson coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jackson fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
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With appealing leads, deft direction, and an affecting love story, A Star Is Born is a remake done right -- and a reminder that some stories can be just as effective in the retelling.

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Joey Guerra Houston Chronicle May 6
Bradley himself is a revelation. He’s dropped his voice to achieve a grizzled effect as a man resigned to, and trapped by, his stardom. Go to Full Review
Ben Sachs Chicago Reader 03/03/2020
Pop singer Lady Gaga is quite good as the wife... she subtly and convincingly manages the character's transformation from vulnerable ingenue to self-confident celebrity. Go to Full Review
Udita Jhunjhunwala Livemint 07/29/2019
Even in its fourth rendition, A Star is Born hits the right emotional highs. Go to Full Review
Benjamin Freed Brightest Young Things 5d
95/100
The final act is a three-hankie affair, but every sniffle is earned. Go to Full Review
Matthew Dougherty The Filtered Lens 5d
B+
This A Star is Born may not become a classic outside of the context of this story’s long Hollywood history, but I suspect that when the next filmmaker comes up with their reinvention in however many decades, this one will be fondly and warmly remembered. Go to Full Review
Adam Lubitow Rochester City Newspaper 5d
With a fervent sense of romanticism, “A Star Is Born” is a cautionary love story that its earns its emotions, imbuing an age-old tale with enough heart and soul to make it feel new again. Go to Full Review
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arlyne May 3 I have watched this movie 6 times and it never fails to make me cry. What a truly well made movie See more Elyse M 12/25/2024 well done, believable characters, but for me, it was just a little flat. See more Stef 10/01/2024 One of the best movies and soundtracks of all time. See more iris 07/23/2024 It was actually 'A Star Is Born' (1976) with Barbra Streisand & Krist Krisrofferson. This was the best version. Way better than the 2018 Lady Gaga. I LOVE Barbra Streusand. Music was wonderful. Acting wonderful. See more Kristofer K @kbkaizer 2d Lady Gaga wrote all of the music along with staring in it, collaborating with Bradley Coope r and Mark Ronson - this movie's a masterpiece. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 21 A Star Is Born (2018) is an almost perfect modern musical drama that tells a deeply emotional and tragic love story with incredible sincerity. The chemistry between the leads is the heart of the film, making their relationship feel raw, real, and heartbreaking as it unfolds. The music is also a standout element, with songs that not only enhance the story but feel essential to the characters’ journeys. The film does a great job balancing romance, fame, and personal struggle, showing both the highs of success and the devastating lows that come with it. The direction keeps things grounded, allowing the performances and music to take center stage without feeling overproduced. If there’s a small flaw, it’s that the story structure is somewhat familiar, following a path we’ve seen before in similar films. Even so, it’s executed so well that it hardly matters. Overall, it’s an emotional, powerful experience that just misses perfection. I’d rate it a 9/10. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers -- and falls in love with -- struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jackson coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jackson fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
Director
Bradley Cooper
Producer
Bill Gerber, Jon Peters, Todd Phillips, Lynette Howell Taylor
Screenwriter
Eric Roth, Will Fetters
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Malpaso Productions, Joint Effort, Warner Bros., Gerber Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Peters Entertainment, Live Nation Productions
Rating
R (Some Sexuality/Nudity|Language Throughout|Substance Abuse)
Genre
Romance, Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 5, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 15, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$215.3M
Runtime
2h 16m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1