Top 10 Things A Star Is Born (2018) Did Better Than the Other Versions
VOICE OVER: Phoebe de Jeu
WRITTEN BY: Nick Spake
Did you know that there were past iterations of A Star is Born? For this list, we're taking a look at ways the 2018 version of “A Star Is Born” improved upon its Hollywood predecessors, released in 1937, 1954, and 1976. To analyze these films in depth, keep in mind we'll need to delve into a few spoilers. This version is definitely the most adult take on the story! Its portrayal of substance abuse is especially genuine, which isn't surprising given director, star and scriptwriter Bradley Cooper's own personal experiences with addiction early on in his career.
- #10: Tighter Pacing
- #9: It's the Most Adult Take on the Story
- #8: Its Male Lead's Breakdown
- #7: It Represents its Time Period the Best
- #6: The Female Lead's Transformation
- #5: It Has the Best Music
- #4: A Better Backstory for Its Male Lead
- #3: The Male Lead Is More Sympathetic
- #2: It's the Most Human Version
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