Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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Johannes S The one-take style is really impressive and they pulled it off well. The dialogue and plotline is also very good. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review Karl T I am not impressed by this Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review Benjamin H With exquisite camerawork, stellar writing and awe-inspiring performances, Birdman is a layered and richly detailed movie that touches on many different themes and emotions while also having admiring character work. There are some tiny issues in terms of flow and how certain scenes connect to one another, but that's it. This film rocks. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/04/25 Full Review Colt D This is the most dogshit film I have ever seen Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/30/25 Full Review Darsou C Winner of 4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s first foray into the comedy genre and is by far his most daring film in his career. The film focues on a washed-up actor Riggan Thompson trying to make a comeback in a Broadway play, but he runs into several issues along the way, such as buttheading with his fellow actor and his struggles with guilt. I was very surprised by this film and Alejandro González Iñárritu's direction is superb as he does a great job in bluring the lines between theatre and film as well as fiction and reality. The screenplay is also a gem as it showcases the inner conflict of Riggan though the voices of the Birdman character and provides a social commentary on the pop culture of Hollywood. What’s also impressive is the camera work by Emmanuel Lubezki, as it is consistently filmed like a one continuous shot and it is stunning to look at. The performances are brilliant as Michael Keaton gives a stunning comeback performance as Riggan Thompson and Edward Norton is also incredible as the self-centered Mike Shiner and steals the show alongside Keaton. Emma Stone is also terrific as Riggan’s daughter and both she and Keaton make a very believable father and daughter bond. And the ending…. Wow. The only things that didn’t work out for me is the Mike and Sam relationship. I really liked them as friends, but never worked as a couple for me. There are also at times I felt the screenplay could provided more insight into its theatre vs film art debate. Overall, Birdman not only succeeds as a satire on everything related to Hollywood, but it also succeeds as an ambitious art film. Highly recommend it if you haven’t seen it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/26/25 Full Review George G Brilliant film. Amazing multilayered plot. I have watched this at least 4 times and still find new interpretations of the story. This film enjoyed by the same person multiple times will leave you feeling like you just experienced the latest M. Night Shyamalan thought destroying mind twist every time. From the subtle underlying nods to other films and TV shows to the reference of old school comics and books, I will always pick Birdman to watch if I see it as an option full well knowing I'm in for a good time. This film comes with the double edged sword of either being a familiar comfort watch to pass the time or an intricate sub plot on top of sub plot with an amazingly emotional life lesson hidden underneath, and all you have to do as a viewer is decide how much brain power to put into watching it. The film that does it all and never disappoints time and time again.....Birdman ladies and gentlemen. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/30/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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