Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)

Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu. Cast: Stars: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Amy Ryan, Lindsay Duncan, Andrea Riseborough. 119 min. Rated R. Drama/Comedy.

We've all heard this is an ironic movie, because of all actors, Michael Keaton plays a stage actor who used to be famous for a superhero role he once played (Batman, anyone?). But this movie is far beyond that. By upgrading to Earth-shattering levels Hitchcock's technique of filming an entire movie in a single shot (contains flashbacks, and happens over several days!), Iñárritu tells the enchanting story of a man who's ready to die to fulfill a dream. It doesn't matter what others think; it only matters if he thinks he accomplished that dream. Trust me, you'll remember this one.

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3 comments:

  1. After rave reviews from you and CBG19 I really want to see this one but alas it doesn't seem like it's coming anywhere near my part of the globe. Oh well, one to watch out for on DVD!

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    1. Thanks for reminding to watch CBG19's review! But do not despair, because this is Oscar fodder, and I believe it will go into wide release soon.

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  2. I did jump the gun a bit, it doesn't get a general release in the UK until January 2015, so I may get the chance to see it after all!

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