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# CelebrityKind Movies: A Star Is Born
- URL: https://celebritykind.ghost.io/celebritykind-movies-a-star-is-born-2/
- Published: 2018-10-13T13:01:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T04:13:59.000Z
- Author: Shane A. Bassett
- Tags: Kindness, Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Movie Review, #Migrated-1790726633553, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-09-30 00:04

**Rated M, 136 Minutes**

**Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Sam Elliot,** **Rebecca Field, Andrew Dice Clay, Rafi Gavron** 

It's not hard to see why everyone is going *gaga* over this one. Familiarity of story alongside being a fourth official version didn't diminish the effect this **Bradley Cooper** directorial debut maintained over me. From the opening guitar strums to passion and pain expanse throughout, it's an engaging performance by both **Cooper** and **Lady Gaga**. And the finale - a soul wrenching finale! Yes, this is a movie you want to see.

So what's it all about? Jackson Maine (played by **Cooper**) is one of the most recognisable stars in the world and he's on the verge of hitting rock bottom. Bottle in hand, he is drowning in a cocktail of pills, loneliness and despair. That is, until out of the shadows he meets a kindred spirit. Ally, (played by **Lady** **Gaga**), takes centre stage at a cabaret club with Maine looking on as she spins around audience members whilst singing an incredible version of *La Vie En Rose.* Connecting instantly, they hang out and with eventual companionship, help each other in life, career and sense of being.

It's a flawless performance from **Gaga.** Veteran actor **Sam Elliot** (who plays the role of Bobby Maine, Jackson's brother) is always great in my opinion and there's a particular shared moment in a car with Jackson which is priceless. As for **Bradley Cooper**? He is outstanding. He is *so* good, he constantly had me guessing what would happen next.

Tearing me up on a regular basis, I also admired the musical sequences much more than expected. Although the basic song remains the same time-honoured classic, **Cooper** resuscitates genuine vitality into multiple sinews to custom fit unabashed romantics and cynics alike while unveiling a plethora of incredibly addictive soundtrack tunes. The songs are performed by the cast, mostly written by **Lady Gaga** and **Lukas Nelson** (son of Willie) so yes, this is quality stuff.

Oscar-worthy? No doubt about it. Production is terrific. Only some minor issues with editing in times when **Andrew Dice Clay** (who plays Lorenzo, Ally's father) was on screen. We needed more of him. And the ending. Oh, what an ending. It's sure to provoke discussion.

A solid recommendation overall - I wanted *at least* another hour! This is one of those movies that you will think about for days to come and will ultimately leave you with a smile on your face.

Have you seen it yet? What did you think?