A Star Is Born (2018) Blu-ray

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A Star Is Born (2018)A Star Is Born is the fourth film adaptation of the classic Hollywood story, released in 2018 and marking the directorial debut of Bradley Cooper, who also sta rs, co-wrote the screenplay and oversaw the music. Lady Gaga plays Ally, a struggling singer-songwriter discovered by fading country rock star Jackson Maine (Cooper) and propelled to global fame as his own career and personal struggles spiral. The film received eight Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress, winning for Best Original Song with Shallow — one of the most celebrated film songs of the decade. Gaga's performance was widely regarded as a revelation, and Cooper's direction — particularly his immersive, concert-level approach to the music sequences — gives the film a raw, visceral energy that sets it apart from its predecessors. A genuinely moving, beautifully crafted film.Highlights Shallow — The Oscar-winning centrepiece of the film; the sequence in which Ally joins Jackson on stage for the first time is one of the great movie moments of recent years, and Gaga's vocal performance is simply extraordinary. Lady Gaga's acting debut — A revelation; Gaga brings complete authenticity to Ally's journey from self-doubt to stardom, and her chemistry with Cooper is immediate and utterly convincing throughout. Bradley Cooper's direction — Particularly impressive in the concert sequences, which were shot at real festivals including Glastonbury and Coachella; the immersive, handheld approach gives the music scenes a documentary-level intensity. The Jackson Maine arc — Cooper's portrayal of a man losing himself to addiction while watching the person he loves succeed is deeply felt and never melodramatic; one of his finest screen performances. The score and soundtrack — Co-written by Cooper, Gaga and Lukas Nelson, the music is exceptional throughout; beyond Shallow, tracks like Maybe It's Time and I'll Never Love Again are among the best original film songs of the decade. Disc Details Title: A Star Is Born Year: 2018 Director: Bradley Cooper Cast: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle, Sam Elliott Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Certificate: 15 Region: Region B (UK) Format: Blu-ray Runtime: 136 minutes Genre: Musical Drama / Romance Barcode: 5051892212021 ConditionCondition: VG/VG — see our Condition Grading Guide.Browse our full range of Blu-ray titles. You might also enjoy our Compact Discs or Vinyl Records. Show more