A Star Is Born (1954)

Judy Garland, James Mason....one word LEGENDS. The chemistry between these two actors is electric, these two could make any film a wonderful film they are just one of the reasons why I love this film. It is a shame that George Cukor didn't do more musicals I mean just look at it it is sooooooo good. There are so many factors that make this film great (besides the actors) and one of them, well one of the only ones that matters is.......... the music, the fantastic songs that make this film a classic. Then again anything Judy Garland is in is an instant classic and you would expect nothing less then the wonderful songs from this film in any other of her other films. There is just one thing I don't like about this film and that is, why just did they cut it they should have kept it as long as possible, every scene should be treasured not trashed anyway they did restore most of it but it just isn't be the same, not that I would know since they did cut it and now I can never see the original unless I hunt down the missing bits (well one can dream). This is my personal favourite of Judy's films, she is at her tops with her acting and her singing is o.O mind blowing. This film was one of her last so as the saying goes they truly did save the best for last.

Basic plot: A very talented women called Esther Blodgett meets a celebrity that is losing his fame called Norman Maine. Norman Maine sees her talent and is set at making her a star. Esther (who had to change her name to Vicky Lester as a stage name) does become famous and she and Norman marry. Norman who's fame is spiralling down unlike the success of Esther/ Vicky he is almost jealous of her success but happy that she achieved it. Norman is an alcoholic  and is getting increasingly depressed even though Vicky is doing every thing she can to make him happy even about to give up her success for their marriage. He doesn't want to ruin her career like his own so he takes a drastic action to save her from, well from him I guess. she is devastated but nevertheless she is still "Mrs Norman Maine".



I rate "A Star Is Born" 8.2 out of 10!!!!! I could watch it over and over again it would be on replay for life or until my disc burns through.