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
Flicks, Matt Glasby
flicksIt's very rare you find a film unlike any you've ever seen before, but Birdman, co-written and directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu (Biutiful, Babel) more than fits the bill. You could describe it as Magnolia crossed with Black Swan. Or Rope meets The Player. Or Sunset Boulevard via Crank. You could call it anything, in fact, and you'd barely get close. If you like the sound of just one of these mangled correlatives, stop reading now. To be surprised at the cinema is the rarest of treats.
Worth it
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...
Trying to win an award
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...
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.
Flicks, Matt Glasby
flicksIt's very rare you find a film unlike any you've ever seen before, but Birdman, co-written and directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu (Biutiful, Babel) more than fits the bill. You could describe it as Magnolia crossed with Black Swan. Or Rope meets The Player. Or Sunset Boulevard via Crank. You could call it anything, in fact, and you'd barely get close. If you like the sound of just one of these mangled correlatives, stop reading now. To be surprised at the cinema is the rarest of treats.
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.
Worth it
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...
Trying to win an award
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...
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