this movie be not the same a the 1954 version with judy garland and james mason and and that be a shame because the 1954 version be and in my opinion and much good . i be not deny barbra streisand talent at all . she be a good actress and brilliant singer . i be not acquaint with kris kristofferson other work and therefore i can not pass judgment on it . however and this movie leave much to be desire . it be pace slowly and it have gratuitous nudity and foul language and and can be very difficult to sit through . however and i be not a big fan of rock music and so it only natural that i would like the judy garland version well . see the 1976 film with barbra and kris and and judge for yourself .