Review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) by M C — 28 Apr 2015

Impressive cinematography, but ultimately soulless.

This review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) was written by M C on 28 Apr 2015.

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

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