Bottom Line:
Michael Keaton hits a stylistically twisted homerun without even
using a bat, man… Certain to garner a
slew of nominations come Oscar time, BIRDMAN is a master class in storytelling
– a darkly comedic examination of the search for relevancy at the cost of
celebrity. Soul searching ensues with
dashes of purpose, legacy and public perception all played out to perfection. Playfully
bizarre, dazzlingly layered, hilariously energetic and elegantly schizophrenic
– this expertly crafted flick teasingly zigs and turbulently zags at its
examination of artistic integrity, self realization and the ongoing battle
between high art and blockbuster gold. Its
seemingly unedited, one-continuous-shot approach lends itself brilliantly to
the freestyle jazz-like vibe of the film – a whirligig, center stage circus of
complex human emotions given depth and life by career defining (and career echoing) performances from
both Keaton and Edward Norton. It should
also be noted that Stone, Galifianakis, Riseborough, Ryan and Watts all give
standout performances in their supporting roles. In a (mostly)
unanimous moment of critiquing clarity, BIRDMAN is indeed one of the must see
movies of the year. There’s something to
enjoy here for both 'snob' and 'sheep'. Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird.
It’s a plane. It’s… Oh wait, it actually is a bird – and this
BIRDMAN soars!
Starring:
Michael
Keaton, Edward Norton, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Stone, Andrea Riseborough, Amy
Ryan and Naomi Watts
Directed by: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarittu
(BIUTIFUL, BABEL, 21 GRAMS and AMORES PERROS)
Rated: R
Running time: 119 minutes
Studio
description: BIRDMAN
or The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance is a black comedy that tells the story of
an actor (Michael Keaton) - famous for portraying an iconic superhero - as he
struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he
battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself.
(c) Fox Searchlight
Official site: www.bridmanthemovie.com
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