Bradley Cooper's Directorial Journey: From 'A Star is Born' to 'Maestro' - Is This Thing On? Review (2026)

Bradley Cooper's directorial debut, 'Is This Thing On?', tackles a serious subject with a light touch, but is it a hit or a miss? The film explores the breakdown of a marriage, a topic that is no laughing matter, and Cooper's approach to this sensitive subject matter is intriguing. With his first two features, 'A Star is Born' and 'Maestro', earning multiple Oscar nominations, Cooper's directorial skills were already under the spotlight. But can he make a compelling story out of a marriage's demise? This review aims to uncover whether 'Is This Thing On?' hits the mark or falls flat.