Review of A Star Is Born (1954) by Bitash — 11 Jun 2020

Although I already was familiar with the story line and how things will end and I had seen other versions of this movie, this one took me by surprise.

Two strong actors with great camera shots, beautiful lighting, brilliant sets and musical numbers. Garlands voice is so strong and touching but For me James Mason wins the movie, from the opening act where he is drunk , and he does such a great job portraying a drunk...he doesn’t over or under act at all and it’s sooooo believable that I had to rewind the scene to watch it again,....you forget you are watching a movie, it feels so real.

Garlands last scenes were powerful and emotional. Loved it.

Hollywood tried to redo this movie over and over again, none compare to this version.