re: A Star Is Born

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She didn’t become a star when Jackson found her.,. A Star is Born when Jackson sacrifices himself so she could go on and be successful and she realizes that she needs to tell people what she has to say ( not some music exec) and she launches into stardom with the last performance

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**SPOILER**

She was already a Grammy award winning artist before he offs himself. So while I agree it was a self-sacrifice, she was already pretty big-time.

Few thoughts..

Both leads were fantastic. If Cooper wasn't actually drunk when doing some of these scenes, even the more impressive. It's an emotional ride, like many have pointed out the scene where he brings her on stage for the first time will give you chills. When he slams that garage door shut, it punches you right in the gut.

While both BC and Gaga will probably get Oscar buzz/noms, Sam Elliot stole every scene he was in. Dice was also very good in his limited role.

I hadn't seen any of the earlier versions of this movie and don't plan on it. I think it will be the most impactful for the viewer if you don't know the ending or have pre-determined expectations