I don't understand the hype. It's a good movie but it's about a real musician plays an non-musician in the movie but then becomes a musician, and then suddenly life is good and life is all "ducks in a row". I do need to say though, that of all the movies like this, this is the best of them all. But it's not original. The acting was good. Gaga does well and Cooper is a seasoned actor. A Star Is Born won't blow your mind but you can see the work that's been put in to make this movie which makes it not a bad watch.