Review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) by Matt B — 01 Jan 2017

Strange and not necessarily moving. Too Hollywood self-referential.

This review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) was written by Matt B on 01 Jan 2017.

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) has generally received very positive reviews.

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