This Oscar-Winning 90% Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper-Starring Romantic Drama Has Struck a Chord on Streaming

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and there’s a ton of films available on streaming to get you in a romantic mood. Whether it’s a comedy, a blood-soaked horror slasher, or an emotional drama, there’s something for every kind of person to enjoy leading into this heart-filled holiday. However, if you like your love stories a bit more on the tragic side, Max has you covered in its upcoming February lineup. Their diverse catalog of films will include the 2018 version of A Star is Born.

Bradley Cooper‘s directorial debut will be singing its way to Max in February and take part in the streamer’s curated list of films simply titled “Valentine’s Day”. A Star is Born will be alongside other modern classics like Mama Mia, The Notebook and Crazy Rich Asians. Despite being the third remake of the 1937 film, when it was released in 2018, A Star is Born was a massive box office and critical hit. It made over $436 million worldwide on a $36 million budget, while it has a certified-fresh rating of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. Its audience score is also glowing at 80%. This led A Star is Born to be nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It only won one Oscar for Best Original Song, but “Shallows” is one of the best pieces of music to come along in that category in a very long time.

What’s ‘A Star is Born’ About?

This reimagining of A Star is Born follows mega superstar singer Jackson Maine (Cooper) after he crosses paths with a struggling artist named Ally (Lady Gaga). Quickly falling in love with her, Jackson gives her the opportunity of a lifetime, letting Ally pursue her dreams as a singer and being a star of her own. However, as Ally’s career skyrockets, Jackson takes a nosedive due to some unresolved personal demons. Their relationship has reached an impasse that they may never recover from.

There was a lot stacked against this film. It was the fourth time this story was told in the last century. This was all the while Cooper was an unproven director and Gaga’s acting credits were mainly smaller roles on television up to that point. However, in every phase, A Star is Born proved all those doubts wrong. This is a visually raw and emotional remake that puts Cooper and Gaga’s masterful chemistry on full display. From their irresistible voices to the amazing music to the dark undertones of the story, this remains a relevant romantic tragedy almost a decade later.

The film also joins Gaga’s other hard-R musical blockbuster, Joker: Folie á Deux, on Max. The latter of which she plays the villainous Harley Quinn. Tune in to watch A Star is Born when it debuts on Max.

A Star is Born

Release Date

October 5, 2018

Runtime

2h 15m

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