Bradley Cooper hits a soprano artistic note with a stunningly powerful biopic of American musical icon Leonard Bernstein. Maestro chronicles the legendary conductor, composer, teacher, and humanitarian's extraordinary career alongside his complex marriage to actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn. Cooper pulls astonishing triple duty as star, director, and co-writer of a breathtaking journey to greatness. The film's impressive visuals and thundering score are aided by Oscar-worthy makeup prosthetics that deftly capture a lifetime of aging. But the razzle-dazzle theatrics pale in comparison to the everlasting romance that drives the narrative. A heartbreaking third act lingers with its frank portrayal of devastating loss.
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