Review of A Star Is Born (1976) by Sweevil — 02 Sep 2018

Without question this is the WORST of the five versions of this story Hollywood has released since the first in 1932. Clumsy script, awful music (except for the hit Evergreen which Barbra doesn't even sing in the movie, just over the end credits), zero chemistry between her and Kristofferson, not a single credible scene, unintentionally hilarious suicide scene .

.. this was a hit at the time but to say it doesn't hold up is an understatement. It was an insult to the excellent 1937 and 1954 versions. I've never seen the 1932 original, WHAT PRICE HOLLYWOOD, but I'm sure it's an insult to that too.

Happily the new 2018 version is said to be a worthy successor to 1937 and 1954, although the latter's script, direction and cast led by Judy Garland and James Mason couldn't be bettered.