A Star Is Born by Kathia Woods

"A Star is Born" is the modern-day version of a classic tale of an established artist and one on the rise. "Star is Born" 2018 is the fourth version of this tale. This time starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga as the two star-crossed lovers.

Bradley takes the turn as the complicated/alcoholic Jackson Maine. For Cooper, this role shows growth not only is he starring in this movie, but he co-wrote the screenplay, directed and co-wrote the soundtrack. Lady Gaga is Ally, a struggling singer/songwriter. A couple of things are evident in this retelling. Copper and Gaga have real chemistry. She is charming. The stripped-down version of Gaga is vulnerable. Cooper, in my opinion, gives his best performance. This role allowed him to expound beyond playing the handsome man.

He is giving us layers. Jackson Maine is endearing in one moment and the next trying. Cooper gives us honesty especially in the scenes when Jackson's alcoholism in full display.
The Unsung hero in this movie is Sam Elliot as Bobby Maine. Elliot has been acting for a long time, and hopefully, this role will get him his much-deserved recognition.
Dave Chappelle as Noodles gives his best performance on the big screen. Notable mentions go to Andrew Dice Clay as Ally's Father and Anthony Ramos as Ramon.
The cinematography is also breathtaking, especially the concert scenes.
The accompanying soundtrack is sure to supply several hits that will stay with us long after the movie leaves the theater. All in all "A Star is Born" is an entertaining movie well worth the hype.

Diversity- 7 its featured Dave Chappelle, Lunelle and Anthony Ramos.

Scale- 8 it’s hard to make a new version when previous incarnations starred Barbara Streisand and Judy Garland. This movie stands on its own