This film is a strong indictment of the inhuman demands of the pop music industry. Bette Midler, in her first major film, is stunning as the tired, alcoholic and insecure pop star who is rapidly heading downhill. This theme may seem unattractive and I confess I am an opera buff rather than a rock n' roll fan. Nevertheless this film is worth watching for the raw and compelling energy of Bette Midler's singing and acting. She is ably supported by Adrian Bates as her hard nosed manager and Frederick Forrest as the boy friend she increasingly depends upon. A personal measure of the impact of this film is that, along with Clouzot's "The Wages of Fear" it has stuck in my memory for 25 years and more, long after I have forgotten most other films I have seen. Will Lord of the Rings stand that test? Probably yes!