In this iteration of the now classic (if not cliched) Hollywood story, Lady Gaga plays Ally, a working girl waitress who moonlights after work as a singer at a local drag queen bar. This is the 4th version of A Star Is Born, with the first being in 1937 (which I highly recommend you watch), Judy Garland doing a star turn in 1954, and Barbara Streisand doing her version in 1976. I am happy to say that I was proven wrong on all counts. I also could not imagine giving two shits about a story chronicling the problems of the rich and famous.
Bradley Cooper doesn’t excite me as someone I look forward to watching and although Lady Gaga is certainly well accomplished as a singer, too many years of being traumatized by Madonna’s horrible acting attempts made me skeptical that Lady Gaga could do better. Despite its critical acclaim, I was not ready to like this version of A Star Is Born.
