A Star Is Born
Academy Award × 1
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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 Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
What critics thought
Broadly acclaimed on release, Cooper's directorial debut wins over most critics through Gaga's disarmingly naturalistic performance and the electric chemistry between the two leads. The sharpest disagreements center on the film's second half: whether its heavy investment in Jackson's decline shortchanges Ally's story, and whether the emotional payoff earns its sentiment or tips into soggy sentimentality.
“too much psychological filler”
Manohla Dargis·The New York Times
“neither convincing nor compelling”
Gary M. Kramer·Salon
“self-pity for the privileged”
Nigel Andrews·Financial Times
“exotic when she's ordinary and rooted when she's fantastic”
Donald Clarke·The Irish Times
“the two actors effectively reverse performance styles as their characters' fortunes change”
David Sims·The Atlantic
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Cast & Crew
DirectorBradley Cooper
StarringLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay, Rafi Gavron
A Star Is Born
Academy Award × 1
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 Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
What critics thought
Broadly acclaimed on release, Cooper's directorial debut wins over most critics through Gaga's disarmingly naturalistic performance and the electric chemistry between the two leads. The sharpest disagreements center on the film's second half: whether its heavy investment in Jackson's decline shortchanges Ally's story, and whether the emotional payoff earns its sentiment or tips into soggy sentimentality.
“too much psychological filler”
Manohla Dargis·The New York Times
“neither convincing nor compelling”
Gary M. Kramer·Salon
“self-pity for the privileged”
Nigel Andrews·Financial Times
“exotic when she's ordinary and rooted when she's fantastic”
Donald Clarke·The Irish Times
“the two actors effectively reverse performance styles as their characters' fortunes change”
David Sims·The Atlantic
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Cast & Crew
DirectorBradley Cooper
StarringLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay, Rafi Gavron
Rent/Purchase