Review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) by Sam S — 25 Jun 2015

Should've won the best movie Oscar in my opinion beating out whiplash or boyhood by just a bit.

This review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) was written by Sam S on 25 Jun 2015.

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

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