Review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) by Sue B — 11 Apr 2016

Great camera work. Also strange and depressing.

This review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) was written by Sue B on 11 Apr 2016.

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

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