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A Star Is Born (2018)

Blunt force use of close-ups and emotional manipulation result in an exhausting watch that can feel self-parody at times in the second half, but the highs (e.g. Ally’s first performance of “Shallow”) really really soar. Gaga and Cooper have great, charming chemistry, and Cooper acquits himself terrifically as a debut director, especially the intoxicating opening stretch.

Is It Good?

Good (5/8)

Note: This capsule review was originally published elsewhere. If I watch this movie again, I might expand this to a full-length review.


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