Review of A Star Is Born (2018) by Marianne07 — 23 Oct 2018

When I first heard that Bradley Cooper wrote, directed, and starred in A Star Is Born I couldn’t help it with the eye roll. I naturally assumed the film would be a total vanity piece. But then, it seemed to get universally great reviews – so I went to see it. But, of COURSE. I was absolutely RIGHT IN THE FIRST PLACE. This film is RUBBISH. Bradley Cooper must have been feeling pissed not to be cast in deep and meaningful roles where he could also show off his ripped abs. Or maybe he was upset that he’d never been cast as a Rockstar before. Whatever. Who the FRIG is Bradley Friggin Cooper that he can get this dross even made, let alone have people around the world say how great it is. What is going ON??!

Cooper has made a point of claiming to have something to say in this film. WRONG. He has absolutely NOTHING to say in this film. And, unfortunately, he says it at length (just like the Reverend at Harry and Meghan’s wedding).

In the scene where he wanders into the garage to hang himself, I thought I saw a gun on the table, so I was like Yeah, just shoot yourself instead – which made me laugh out loud. Whoopsy. This is supposed to be a portentous moment where he reverently lays down his cowboy hat before he chokes. What a CROCK!

And I thought he might at least have the grace to leave the ending to Lady Gaga, but NOPE – he sticks himself right in there again! Again!

Okay,maybe, just MAYBE, Ben Affleck has enough clout to get his film made, and even have it named best picture. But BRADLEY COOPER? Who the FRIG is HE? Can someone please explain the inner workings of Hollywood to me again because I’ve clearly LOST THE PLOT.

I even took tissues to this thing – for NOTHING!!!

I want my MONEY BACK, PLUS the TWO HOURS I wasted on this self-indulgent drivel.

Oh – PS though. Gaga could probably be a good actor given a decent script and a proper director.