Review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) by Yi-Kang T — 18 May 2015

Best movie in 2014, brilliant director and marvelous cast!

This review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) was written by Yi-Kang T on 18 May 2015.

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

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