i never saw the original 1954 version with judy garland and so have no mean of comparison . also and it be some year and but i find this tale neither grip nor it romance captivating . the movie tell the story of two lover whose musical career be head in opposite direction . john norman howard be a worn out and disillusion rock star on the decline and embark upon a romance with a fresh and talented new sing sensation and esther hoffman . her dramatic success only serve to emphasize his decline . the lead actor and kris kristofferson and barbra streisand and be adequate in their role and but neither their chemistry nor the plot leave much of a mark with me . the film be noteworthy to me for only one aspect and streisand beautiful rendition of the oscar winning song evergreen . she truly have a powerful and magnificent voice .