Review of A Star Is Born (1954) by Mark H — 04 Jan 2010
Landmark musical remake of the 1937 original about two star-crossed lovers in show business. Her fame is rising, his is starting to fade and their career trajectories form the plot of this film. Rarely has a musical featured such happily upbeat numbers ("Gotta Have Me Go With You", "Lose That Long Face") and simultaneously presented a storyline that is so profoundly sad.
One quibble: extended "Born in A Trunk" number is dispensable and drags on the film's excessive 176-minute length. Otherwise Judy Garland and James Mason are spectacular in their respective Oscar nominated roles.
The film may have surprisingly gone home empty handed on Oscar night, but time has proven this to be one of the greatest musicals ever filmed.
This review of A Star Is Born (1954) was written by Mark H on 04 Jan 2010.
A Star Is Born has generally received very positive reviews.
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