A Star is Born Review: Cooper & Gaga Write A (Not So) Bad Romance

Bradley Cooper steps behind the camera for the first time with A Star is Born.<br /><br />Fueled by strong performances, A Star is Born is a moving love story by way of showbiz melodrama.<br /><br />Cooper stars as Jackson "Jack" Maine, a successful country singer-songwriter. He is (in)famous for his heavy drinking and leading a wild celebrity lifestyle. He encounters a young woman Ally (Lady Gaga) performing as part of the show and clearly wowing the crowd with her spectacular singing.