Birdman tells us the story of a frustrated Hollywood actor who decides to create a Broadway show; that’s a simple plot. But movies are way more than a plot. Birdman is a brilliant dark comedy amazingly directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu that takes the viewer inside the perturbed mind of Riggan Thomson (incredibly played by Michael Keaton) in his commitment to be more than an actor who once played an iconical role. I also wanted to say I loved the other actors as well. I think Edward Norton is superb on this film, as well as Emma Stone and Jack Galifianakis. Technically speaking, I think the long takes without visible cuts were one of those touches that make you think you're watching a masterpiece. I'd qualify the direction as outstanding, as well as edition and cast choice. If the is something to regret about this film it has to be the end. I didn't like the acting of Emma Stone on it, and I found it too open in such a crazy film yet closed plot. And last but not least, a big shout out to Antonio Sanchez as his interpretation of the movie with ONLY his drums is perfect; because besides the technique you need to play so damn good he translates the feelings from the movie into an outstanding OST.
Review by guillermoBlockedParentSpoilers2015-08-20T16:57:11Z
Birdman tells us the story of a frustrated Hollywood actor who decides to create a Broadway show; that’s a simple plot. But movies are way more than a plot.
Birdman is a brilliant dark comedy amazingly directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu that takes the viewer inside the perturbed mind of Riggan Thomson (incredibly played by Michael Keaton) in his commitment to be more than an actor who once played an iconical role.
I also wanted to say I loved the other actors as well. I think Edward Norton is superb on this film, as well as Emma Stone and Jack Galifianakis.
Technically speaking, I think the long takes without visible cuts were one of those touches that make you think you're watching a masterpiece.
I'd qualify the direction as outstanding, as well as edition and cast choice.
If the is something to regret about this film it has to be the end. I didn't like the acting of Emma Stone on it, and I found it too open in such a crazy film yet closed plot.
And last but not least, a big shout out to Antonio Sanchez as his interpretation of the movie with ONLY his drums is perfect; because besides the technique you need to play so damn good he translates the feelings from the movie into an outstanding OST.