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A Star Is Born I understand there aren't a lot of Lady Gaga fans around here, and it's been suggested that Prince was no fan either. Which honestly surprises me - she is a "real musician" after all. A helluva vocalist, and she can dance too. Aaanyway, I adore her and have been listening to the soundtrack from her new movie on repeat the last two days. It's actually much better than I expected. Going to see the movie tomorrow hopefully. Two different theaters tonight were sold out for the showtimes I tried to get into so will attempt a matinee tomorrow. Has anyone seen the movie yet, and what did you think of it? I swore off sad movies years ago, but I'm making an exception for this one based on the rave reviews. Even tho I know it's going to wreck me!  It's a hurtful place, the world, in and of itself. We don't need to add to it. We all need one another. ~ PRN | |
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I'll say this, the movie is not as bad as I thought it would be. I don't want to say anything that will spoil the movie for you or anyone else who hasn't seen it yet but there's a few moments in the movie, one in particular, where a character does something that just doesn't make sense. It's like the screenwriter just wanted to add more drama to proceedings and couldn't figure out how so decided to just manufacturer some from nowhere, irrespective of whether it makes sense or not. Maybe it won't bother you, it didn't bother my cousin who seen the movie with me, but it really bothers me when lazy writing ruins what could have been a good movie. As for the music, I'm not a Lady Gaga fan so I was thankful that there was no "Poker Faces" or "Bad Romances" in sight. The music that does feature is not my cup of tea either though. It's well sung, Lady Gaga has a good voice, but the songs themselves are soppy, melodramatic and lack any and all subtlety. Which can also be said about the movie as a whole. Acting-wise, the movie struggles. Lady Gaga is not a good actress. She's not bad but she's nowhere near good enough for the type of movie this is trying to be. Bradley Cooper is passable but again, "serious" acting is not his strong point. Overall it feels like an above average TV movie. You'll see it, you might even enjoy it if you can look past its issues, but you definitely won't remember it. | |
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Yes, I saw it and enjoyed it. There are a few people who commented on it in the "what recent movies have you seen" in the general discussion forum, including myself. Basically, Lada Gaga re-establishes her career with this if she ever really lost it. Gaga has 5 of the top 10 singels last time I checked and the album is #1 and favorably review per metacritic. Bradley Cooper will almost definitely get a best actor nomination. It is one of the most favorably reviewed film of the year and the boxoffice is phenomenal and building mementum daily due to great word of mouth. All this said, I don't think it quit lives up to the hype due to such a predictable story. It is still worth seeing as long as you are not expecting a masterpiece. |
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Just came back from seeing this.. She is fabulous....LOVE Her....Brilliant ARTIST... SHe acts the shite out of this , sings her guts and heart out... Ill never Love again had my in floods of tears.. She hits some notes that just unlock something deep in the soul.... She is a Musician a hellofa singer, great songwriter, a performace artist and a philosopical soul too boot... WHats NOT to love... AM pretty sure the only reason Prince didnt speak highly of her is becasue he didnt meet her in person... | |
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............ [Edited 10/20/18 19:22pm] "Climb in my fur." | |
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This is pretty amazing! She's is killing it.
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Loved the movie. Both Gaga and Cooper were terrific. | |
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Not a Gaga fan, haven't seen it, and don't really intend to. | |
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oceanblue said: Not a Gaga fan, haven't seen it, and don't really intend to. Well thanks for keeping us updated. | |
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Not keeping you nor anyone else updated, just commenting as allowed to. | |
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worst. movie. ever. It shows what the power of hype can do. Gaga's acting is horrific. Her singing is impressive, but I expected that. And the story is extremely sexist, racist, and irresponsible when it comes to mental health. I will say this -- it was slightly better than Glitter. | |
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phillymonster said: worst. movie. ever. It shows what the power of hype can do. Gaga's acting is horrific. Her singing is impressive, but I expected that. And the story is extremely sexist, racist, and irresponsible when it comes to mental health. I will say this -- it was slightly better than Glitter. How can it be the worst movie ever, when is slightly better than Glitter? |
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Good point!. I was being hyperbolic. | |
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"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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phillymonster said:
Good point!. I was being hyperbolic. I know, just thought it was funny |
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Never been a gaga fan her music is'nt really aimed at me but went with my mrs to see this the other night and its a cracking film. I'm just like everybody else I need love.....and water. | |
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