A STAR IS BORN: I had a bit of trepidation going in to this newest version of this well-known story. We had the first telling with Janet Gaynor and Frederic March, another (my favorite) with Judy Garland and James Mason and a third with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. So why not a version for today's audience? First time director (and co-star) Bradley Cooper took the project on and he's made it shine! Lady Gaga (in her film debut) quite possibly will be Oscar nominated for this breakout performance and quite possibly Cooper as well. Sam Elliot leads the supporting cast of first rate performers. But this film works because of the "chemistry" between the two stars. They are simply wonderful together. Another plus for me was the way Cooper chose to end the film and it brought me to tears. Put this on your list of must-sees and revel in the outstanding performances. It is as good as the previous versions and in some ways, better.
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