Cooper plays Jackson Maine, a country music star who is on the brink of decline when he discovers a talented unknown named Ally (Germanotta). As the two begin a passionate love affair, Jack coaxes Ally into the spotlight, catapulting her to stardom. But as Ally’s career quickly eclipses his own, Jack finds it increasingly hard to handle his fading glory.

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Lower thy expectations. After months of ohmygawditsthebestmovieever buzz and a 91% RottenTomatoes score, the best advice I can give to you before sitting down in an undoubtedly packed theater to watch the new Bradley Cooper/Lady Gaga drama A Star is Born, loyal reader, is to lower thy expectations.
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