Birdman
Michael Keaton (Batman) claimed a Golden Globe as the lead in this black comedy, from the director of 21 Grams, as a washed-up actor – known for portraying iconic superhero Birdman. Winner of four Academy Awards including Best Film and Director. Co-stars Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Naomi Watts and Zach Galifianakis.
Riggan Thomson (Keaton) starred in two Birdman movies before quitting and hitting career doldrums. His solution some two decades later is to adapt, direct, and star in a Broadway play based on a Raymond Carver short story. For this gamble to pay off, Thomson will have to deal with an impossibly difficult method actor co-star (Norton), an insecure actress (Watts), his current girlfriend (Riseborough), and recovering addict daughter (Stone). Not to mention the voice of Birdman, present in his most vulnerable moments to chip away at Thomson's ego, and offer generally unhelpful advice.
- Director:
- Alejandro González Iñárritu ('Babel', 'Biutiful', '21 Grams')
- Writer:
- Alejandro González IñárrituNicolás GiacoboneAlexander DinelarisArmando Bo
- Cast:
- Michael KeatonEmma StoneEdward NortonNaomi WattsZach GalifianakisAndrea Riseborough
Reviews & comments
The New York Times
pressA funny, frenetic, buoyant and rambunctiously showboating entertainment in which Mr. Iñárritu himself rises high and then higher still.
The Guardian
pressAt certain moments, watching it felt like inhaling laughing gas mixed with helium.
The Dissolve
pressIñárritu is a pretentious fraud, but it’s taken some time to understand the precise nature of his fraudulence.
very well done. Have always been a fan of Michael Keaton. He played Awesomely in this one. Please oh Please make another BeetleJuice - Michael
There was nothing wrong with the acting (I thought Ed Norton was fun in this), but I just couldn't get into the story. A shame as I'd really looked forward to watching this.
wow had to walk out, just kept waiting for it to get good,it didn't, i don't see why you would ever see it twice, do not go Super BORING
I have been looking forward to this since the first trailer release, and usually 9 times out of 10 my hype dies down and the film ends up being disappointing, but this was the tenth film that blew me out of the water. Aside from amazing casting (girl, Emma Stone is on FIRE) and a great story and yadeya (usual review praise)... the actual filming of this is...
I found this film extremely captivating at time and other times a bit boring. Maybe the continuous drumming just got a bit "same-sy". This could have been a GREAT film. But I think it was just good. Actually a little boring but still worth seeing.
The previously mentioned comment, "emperor's new clothes", seems to sum up this movie, its way too clever for its own good to be entertaining. If I were to pen a script with an eye to garnering awards this one would be near the top of the list. First rule to winning awards, impress the "important people", like the ones who vote on the awards! These can be...
This is a completely different form of movie entertainment from what we have seen before.I must confess to not understanding it totally,but that is not what it is supposed to let you do.What was the the reason for showing the comet at the beginning and at the end for starters? One needs to look at this movie from a different angle and then follow along and...
The New York Times
pressA funny, frenetic, buoyant and rambunctiously showboating entertainment in which Mr. Iñárritu himself rises high and then higher still.
The Guardian
pressAt certain moments, watching it felt like inhaling laughing gas mixed with helium.
The Dissolve
pressIñárritu is a pretentious fraud, but it’s taken some time to understand the precise nature of his fraudulence.
very well done. Have always been a fan of Michael Keaton. He played Awesomely in this one. Please oh Please make another BeetleJuice - Michael
There was nothing wrong with the acting (I thought Ed Norton was fun in this), but I just couldn't get into the story. A shame as I'd really looked forward to watching this.
wow had to walk out, just kept waiting for it to get good,it didn't, i don't see why you would ever see it twice, do not go Super BORING
I have been looking forward to this since the first trailer release, and usually 9 times out of 10 my hype dies down and the film ends up being disappointing, but this was the tenth film that blew me out of the water. Aside from amazing casting (girl, Emma Stone is on FIRE) and a great story and yadeya (usual review praise)... the actual filming of this...
I found this film extremely captivating at time and other times a bit boring. Maybe the continuous drumming just got a bit "same-sy". This could have been a GREAT film. But I think it was just good. Actually a little boring but still worth seeing.
The previously mentioned comment, "emperor's new clothes", seems to sum up this movie, its way too clever for its own good to be entertaining. If I were to pen a script with an eye to garnering awards this one would be near the top of the list. First rule to winning awards, impress the "important people", like the ones who vote on the awards! These can...
This is a completely different form of movie entertainment from what we have seen before.I must confess to not understanding it totally,but that is not what it is supposed to let you do.What was the the reason for showing the comet at the beginning and at the end for starters? One needs to look at this movie from a different angle and then follow along...
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