People who appreciate Barbra Streisand’s work will likely find something to like in this third telling of the familiar rags-to-riches narrative. This time around, Kris Kristofferson portrays a rock star struggling with his career due to negative press and questionable actions; he's clearly battling substance abuse. One evening, while out, he finds himself in a small club where a band called "the Oreos" is performing.…

This is a solid movie about the rock star life, but it would be improved with stronger musical numbers. The story follows a famous musician struggling with excess (played by Kris Kristofferson) who crosses paths with an up-and-coming singer (Barbra Streisand), and he becomes her key to achieving fame. Gary Busey appears as the first performer’s manager. "A Star is Born" from 1976 combines drama, romance, and m…