A Star is Born (2018)

"When A Star is Born hits its best notes, it has the wide, irresistible allure of a pop song that’s survived several generations, and will continue to do so as long as there’s someone there to sing it. Even if you’re not acquainted with the story’s previous cinematic iterations—the oldest of which dates back to 1937—you’ll instantly recognise the hooks."

"What keeps the film from feeling like a mere rehash is the gut-level romanticism of it all."

""A Star Is Born" is that thing we always yearn for but so rarely get to see: a transcendent Hollywood movie."

"Calling the new A Star Is Born a "valentine" from its star, Lady Gaga, to her fans sounds a bit coy and delicate, so let's call it what it really is: a hot French kiss (with full-on tongue), filled with passion, tears and a staggering amount of chutzpah."

"Outrageously watchable and colossally enjoyable... supercharged with dilithium crystals of pure melodrama."

"Gaga is a revelation, Cooper's on-screen presence matched by the restraint and tenderness of his storytelling as director."

"This is a durable tale of romance, heady fame and crushing tragedy, retold for a new generation with heart and grit."

"A remake that captures the tone and spirit of prior films, A Star Is Born still blazes its own heartfelt, authentic path."

"Gaga is appealing, open and down-to-earth in her first major role."