NetflixA Star Is Born (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily explores universal human themes of love, addiction, and the pressures of fame, without advocating for specific political ideologies or offering ideologically charged solutions to its central conflicts.
The movie features visible diversity in its supporting cast, contributing to a more varied on-screen presence. However, its narrative does not explicitly critique or reframe traditional identities, instead focusing on a character-driven drama about fame and personal struggles.
Secondary
The film respectfully portrays a Catholic funeral, presenting its rituals with dignity and as a solemn, supportive framework for characters experiencing grief. The narrative offers no critique, aligning with a sympathetic view of the religious practice.
A Star Is Born (2018) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers exclusively on the heterosexual relationship and careers of its two main protagonists, Ally and Jackson Maine, without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2018 adaptation of "A Star Is Born" maintains the established genders for its primary characters, Ally and Jackson Maine, as well as all significant supporting roles, consistent with previous iterations of the story. No character originally established as one gender is portrayed as another.
The 2018 film is a remake of a story that has been adapted multiple times. The main characters, Ally and Jackson Maine, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their counterparts in previous iterations. No established character's race was changed from prior canonical or widely recognized depictions.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.0
8.8
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