birdman or (the unexpected virtue of ignorance)
A washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory.
From the director of Babel, Amores Perros and 21 Grams. Alejandro González Iñárritu's dazzling accomplishment, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a freaking masterpiece. Movies this imaginative, exhilarating and original are rare.
Michael Keaton plays Riggan Thomson, a washed-up actor known for playing an iconic superhero named Birdman. He also has telekinesis and can sometimes hear Birdman's voice in his head. In a bid to win back his fame, Riggan is writing, acting and directing a Broadway adaptation of Raymond Carver's What We Talk About When We Talk About Love. Michael Keaton gives an outstanding, award-worthy performance. Edward Norton is tremendous as Mike Shiner, a brilliant but difficult actor.
Zach Galifianakis as Jake, Riggan's lawyer and friend is perfect and Emma Stone is the best she's ever been as Sam, Riggan's recovering drug addict daughter. The most unique thing about Birdman, Gravity cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki makes the entire film look like one continuous tracking-shot. The score composed by jazz drummer Antonio Sánchez is fantastic. There was never a moment where I was bored or felt it was dragging. I f**king loved Birdman and I can't wait to see it again.
From the director of Babel, Amores Perros and 21 Grams. Alejandro González Iñárritu's dazzling accomplishment, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a freaking masterpiece. Movies this imaginative, exhilarating and original are rare.
Michael Keaton plays Riggan Thomson, a washed-up actor known for playing an iconic superhero named Birdman. He also has telekinesis and can sometimes hear Birdman's voice in his head. In a bid to win back his fame, Riggan is writing, acting and directing a Broadway adaptation of Raymond Carver's What We Talk About When We Talk About Love. Michael Keaton gives an outstanding, award-worthy performance. Edward Norton is tremendous as Mike Shiner, a brilliant but difficult actor.
Zach Galifianakis as Jake, Riggan's lawyer and friend is perfect and Emma Stone is the best she's ever been as Sam, Riggan's recovering drug addict daughter. The most unique thing about Birdman, Gravity cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki makes the entire film look like one continuous tracking-shot. The score composed by jazz drummer Antonio Sánchez is fantastic. There was never a moment where I was bored or felt it was dragging. I f**king loved Birdman and I can't wait to see it again.