About A Star is Born

Directed by Bradley Cooper, "A Star Is Born" is a 2018 american romantic musical drama film that unveils a love story intertwined with the detriments of alcoholism and mental health, punctuated by passionate, soulful songs. It's a remake of the 1937 film of the same name. Cooper stars as hard-drinking, country-rock musician Jackson Maine, who discovers and falls in love with a young and talented singer Ally (played by Lady Gaga). The film portrays their intense love story and how it evolves under the harsh spotlight of fame.

Making/Production

Bradley Cooper not only directed the film but also co-wrote the script along with Eric Roth and Will Fetters. He even learned to play guitar and perform live for the role of Jackson Maine. Most of the scenes were shot at the Coachella Festival in California and at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

Actors

• Bradley Cooper as Jackson Maine: Cooper gave a gritty and raw performance as a grizzled star ravaged by addiction.
• Lady Gaga as Ally: In her debut acting role, Lady Gaga astounded with her vibrant yet nuanced acting, bringing to the screen an emotionally compelling character.
• Sam Elliott as Bobby: Elliott brilliantly portrayed the role of Jackson's older brother and manager, providing a strong emotional anchor in the film.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The film marks Bradley Cooper's directorial debut.
• Lady Gaga insisted that all the songs be sung and recorded live.
• This was the fourth remake of the movie. The original was made in 1937 and it was adapted in 1954 and 1976 before this 2018 version.

Awards

The film was a success at the box office and received numerous awards. It bagged the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Shallow' and was nominated for several other categories including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor. It also received five nominations at the 76th Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama.

Quotes

• "I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in. I'll never meet the ground." - Ally
• "Music is essentially twelve notes between any octave. Twelve notes and the octave repeats. It's the same story told over and over." - Bobby
• "All you gotta do is trust me. That's all you gotta do." - Jackson

Music and Soundtrack

• "Shallow" - The lead single from the film, performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, that won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
• "Always Remember Us This Way" - An emotionally packed ballad performed by Lady Gaga.
• "I'll Never Love Again" - The concluding ballad, sung by Lady Gaga in the final stages of the film.