A Star Is Born....
I must comment on this film. Apologies if another thread has been done already.
After hearing all the praise and seeing bits and pieces advertised on TV about the making of this film and its stars, I finally got the film from the library and looked forward to seeing it.
I'm admittedly a Bradley Cooper fan, and have seen most of his movies. He is a very good actor. However, from the very beginning of the film until the last, I was disappointed.
Call me picky.....Jackson's face continually had face oils shining, hair was greasy and totally unkempt. Yes, the guy had drug and alcohol problems, but I could almost smell him across the room! The costumes for the film weren't given much thought at all. All about the singing on stage,but nothing to make me have any sympathy for the personalities of either actor. The song, "Shallow" left me cold.
Sam Shepard played his part well, hardly needed any acting at all. He's a natural.
I am so happy I didn't spend $25 to see this movie at the theater. I would have left the building with a grumpy look on my face, complete with scowl.
I will add that the Streisand and Kristofferson movie remake was brilliant. Loved everything about the film, especially the song "Evergreen".
Anyone else have a comment that may make me change my mind? I might have missed something.