Review of A Star Is Born (1954) by X. T — 07 Jul 2008
A Hollywood musical melodrama that criticizes the system but doesn't quite pull it off convincingly. It contrasts the fate of the rising star played by Garland with the fall of the man who brought her stardom, the charming alcoholic movie star played by Mason.
The problem with it is that his fall is just as much due to his own failings as the evils of the studio system, and the actions he takes in the ending doesn't quite make sense. The musical numbers are lavish but generic for the most part except for a funny improvisational one between Garland and Mason.
Also, some footage were lost and had to be replaced by stills with the sound La Jetee style, which doesn't help neither.
This review of A Star Is Born (1954) was written by X. T on 07 Jul 2008.
A Star Is Born has generally received very positive reviews.
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