This remake of several previous editions is my favorite.  And while Bradley Cooper pulled off his singing better than Lady Gaga did her acting, they both did surprisingly well.  Great new original music in this bittersweet love story that ends in an unexpected way.  I didn’t expect to like it and originally watched it for my wife, but I really enjoyed the story.  There is a rags-to-riches story, weighed down by a bit of tragedy, but a great story well told. 

• IMDB 7.6

• Rotten Tomatoes 90%/80% 

• (R)