Review of A Star Is Born (2018) by Vïntóry M — 05 Oct 2018

Bradley Cooper, the Directors Eye you poses is a true gift my friend. The beautifully captured and measured nuance you were able to render brought me inside of the movie. For the first time since 1999 I was transported into an experience while watching a movie. You and your cast took me on a roller coaster of emotion. I believed you were Jackson. The authentic and naked delivery of Lady Gaga's performance when coming on stage with Jackson for the first time made the hair on my arms stand up it was so electrifying. The on screen chemistry was able to successfully weave a romantic tapestry that was later used to show the frayed edges that would be prayed upon.

The moment in the film that is one of the most powerful I have ever seen in a movie, is the conversation between Bobby and Jackson in the driveway when he is dropping him off. I was blown away at how you and your cast were able to render such powerful and emotionally charged seconds on screen that made me have to hold back my own tears. I lived inside of that moment with Bobby and Jackson from both of their perspectives.

If I had any criticisms for this movie, it would be that the initial romance happens very quickly, but because of the effective eye of director, it was pulled off successfully.

Lastly, I could appreciate how you used a very diplomatic approach in addressing the shortcomings in the music industry by pruning the tree instead of chopping it down.

Thank you all for a beautiful experience!

- VÏNTÓRY BLAKE MAGNUM MOORE.