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A Star Is Born
2018 136 min United States of America R 18+
★8.4
Music, Drama, Romance
Director: Bradley Cooper
🎭 Based on
«A Star Is Born»
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Description
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.
Budget:
$36M
US Gross:
$215.33M
Worldwide:
$436.39M
Starring
Lady Gaga
Actor
Bradley Cooper
Actor
Sam Elliott
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2019
— Best Musical Moment
BAFTA 2019
— Best Original Score
Venice Film Festival 2018
— Christopher D. Smithers Special Award
BAFTA 2019
— Best Picture
BAFTA 2019
— Best Sound
BAFTA 2019
— David Lean Award for Direction
Golden Globe 2019
— Best Actor (Drama)
BAFTA 2019
— Best Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2019
— Best Actress
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2019
— Best Actor
Venice Film Festival 2018
— Christopher D. Smithers Special Award
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Actor
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Sound
Golden Globe 2019
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 2019
— Best Picture (Drama)
Golden Globe 2019
— Best Actress (Drama)
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2019
— Best Actor or Actress
BAFTA 2019
— Best Actress
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2019
— Best Cast Ensemble
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2019
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Eagle 2019
— Best International Feature Film
BAFTA 2019
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Key opinion
A Star Is Born (2018) generally earns praise for the powerful musical performances, on-screen chemistry, and Cooper's ambitious directorial debut. However, critics and audiences are divided over the film's originality, pacing, and the depth of its narrative, with some viewing it as a poignant romance and others as a predictable or manipulative melodrama.
| Score | Live musical performances and the soundtrack are high-quality assets that ground the film's emotional intensity. | |
| Acting | The lead performances establish a palpable and electric chemistry that serves as the heart of the film. | |
| Direction | Bradley Cooper shows promise as a first-time director, effectively utilizing concert staging and close-ups to immerse the viewer. | |
| Screenplay | The script is heavily criticized for being unoriginal and relying on clichés, with some finding the central romance lacks necessary depth. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is uneven, with a strong, immersive first half that struggles to maintain momentum as the narrative drags toward the end. | |
| Acting | Opinion on Bradley Cooper's acting is polarized: some find his portrayal of Jackson Maine to be an authentic and raw character study, while others find his vocal delivery and performance distracting or weak. | |
| Acting | The assessment of Lady Gaga’s performance divides viewers; some applaud her vulnerability and stage presence, while others argue her acting lacks authenticity or award-worthiness. |