A Star Is Born

Still on holiday and I felt the need to head out and see this A Star Is Born.  Surprisingly the cinema was busy this morning, as there are now limited showings around the city, and one of our large cinemas has closed due to earthquake risk.

This is the reinterpretation of the classic previous movies, written and directed by Bradley Cooper who also acts and sings in the movie.  He plays Jackson, a successful singer who is now battling his addictions.  When he meets Ally, played by Lady Gaga he recognizes her talent straight away and just as the musical sparks fly, so does their chemistry.  As her star ascends we sense that he is at his own precipice.  I was a little skeptical coming into this movie but right from the first few minutes, you can sense that you are witnessing something special.  It just felt like a movie where the balance was right from start to finish.  Both Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga surprised me with their talent and the way they interacted together, and performed.  The supporting team all seemed right without being stealing any limelight.  Best of all, no super heroes popped up, no CGI was needed, no fancy
expensive homes were used, no flashy outfits or pricey jewels  - just simple story telling done well.

I came away wanting to see it again, and thinking that like An Officer and a Gentleman, The Bodyguard and Dirty Dancing that were played over the holidays that this would be one we will be watching over and over again in the years to come.  5/5