PunkTheFunk 123,501 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I think "A Star is Born" will be a critical flop. Before I type another word I just want you all to know that I'm not worried about Gaga's delivery in this movie. She is going to give us the performance of her life (so far ). In fact, I will be reinforcing my scalp with titanium plates before I enter the movie theatre. It's the other people working on this movie that I'm worried about. Let me break it down for you. The Director: Daddy I mean Bradley Cooper will be directing this movie (and starring in it). He has never directed a movie before Spoiler but he can direct my b*ssy any day any time Yes, directorial debuts can go well ("American Beauty", "Reservoir Dogs", "The Maltese Falcon", and "Citizen Kane" -- the 'greatest movie of all time' -- were all made by first-time directors). I'm not totally counting him out. Also recall that 5 out of his 6 recent movies received mixed reviews and/or flopped. Moving on The Screenwriter: A man named Will Fetters will be writing the screenplay for this movie (in collaboration with Bradley Cooper). He's written the scripts for three films and one obscure TV movie. Let's take a look at the films: "Remember Me" - the 2010 romantic drama starring Robert Pattinson. The movie received 27% on Rotten Tomatoes. Fetters' script was criticized for being "overly maudlin" and "thunderously overwritten." "The Lucky One" - the 2012 romantic drama starring Zac Efron. The movie received 20% on Rotten Tomatoes. It was criticized for being "mawkish", "saccharine", and "schmaltzy" (now would be a great time to crack open that dictionary ) "The Best of Me" - the 2014 romantic drama that received a whopping 8% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film was dragged for having "risible [laughable, absurd] dialogue". "A Star is Born" is going to be his fourth film Remember that a script can make or break a movie. The Producers: (Q: What do movie producers do? A: According to Wikipedia, they "plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting the script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.") This movie will be produced by four men (according to Deadline.com): Bill Gerber, Jon Peters, Todd Phillips, and Basil Iwanyk (who will be exec producer). Let's take a look at each of them: Bill Gerber: His only legitimate hit movie seems to be Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino." The others - "Dukes of Hazzard", "Grudge Match", "Beerfest", "What A Girl Wants" - have an average Rotten Tomatoes score of like, 20%. Jon Peters: He produced the 1976 ASIB remake with Barbra Streisand (which flopped critically). He also produced "Gorillas in the Mist" and the 1989 "Batman" movie, which gives me some hope. Todd Phillips: He produced all the "Hangover" movies and "Borat" Basil Iwanyk: His most credible hits are "Sicario" and "The Town" (that movie with the creepy nun masks ). He has also produced such critical flops as "Gods of Egypt", "Seventh Son", and "Clash of the Titans". ... Here's what I think is going to happen: - The movie will receive mixed reviews. Critics will drag the script and possibly the directing, but Gaga and her performance/soundtrack will be a highlight. - The movie probably won't flop at the box office (at least I hope it doesn't). Little Flopsters + soccer moms and their closeted husbands itching for a Bradley Cooper fix + senior citizens who bought C2C and stan "A Star Is Born" in every incarnation = box office success? - Gaga will get nominated for "Best Original Song" at the Oscars. The Academy will feel bad about what happened this year and give the award to her, which is all I really care about in the end. (Yes, critical flops can and do get nominated for Oscars all the time. "Fifty Shades of Grey" received a Best Song nomination.) What do you guys think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duella Dvil 10,263 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Brave topic, well executed too, bookmarking tbh www.instagram.com/theduella666 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenGaga 3,447 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 What I think is we need a better crew of directors and writers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giskardsb 12,565 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 you guys work way too hard at deciding that stuff will be bad before it actually happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaXCupcakke 3,818 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 But we'll get a Gaga song out of it. So I'll be satisfied Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 123,501 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 Just now, Uncle ARTPOP said: Brave topic Mom taught me well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yASSsss 35,510 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 at least she'll be nominated for an Oscar or two Call me by your name and I'll call you by mine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nono 3,576 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Just let it happen sis, at least it wont be Gagz fault if it flops Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neight Shayde 7,925 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I did my research on the screenwriter and he wrote terrible movies (the RT ratings alone ) But Bradley Cooper will participate in writing the movie. Bradley Cooper was the Executive Producer for American Hustle, American Sniper and The Silver Linings Playbook. I think he knows what he's doing since he already has experience working on oscar-nominated movies. But let's see. EDIT: Barbara Streissand's "A Star Is Born" has a 31% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Hopefully Bradley reads the criticisms of the previous remake and start their way there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Laurent 4,862 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 It's a remake, so I imagine it will be better than their previous work tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit 15,807 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 not to mention it's a remake of a remake of a remake of a remake. and seeing bradley c will be one of the main stars, why not add J.Law, JUST to make it one of THOSE movies ? “For me, insanity is super sanity. The normal is psychotic. Normal means lack of imagination, lack of creativity.” ― Jean Dubuffet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 123,501 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, giskardsb said: you guys work way too hard at deciding that stuff will be bad before it actually happens. I mean, this is not just me going "I THINK LG5 WILL SUCK BECAUSE IT'S COMING OUT IN SEPTEMBER NOT OCTOBER!!!!@!@#@#(@" My opinion is backed up by hard facts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Surrealist 27,470 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 To be honest, it will flop just because she is Lady Gaga. Didn't you read that article from the NY Post, they are already bashing her before the movie is out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexxx 5,531 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 We just need an Oscar winning writer tbh x Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Empty 24,260 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 1 minute ago, DominicB said: not to mention it's a remake of a remake of a remake of a remake. and seeing bradley c will be one of the main stars, why not add J.Law, JUST to make it one of THOSE movies ? She knows her place so she probably refused the part out of pure fear. Happiness will never last, darkness comes to kick your ass... ᵃˢˢ 🕺 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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