Review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) by Sandy K — 25 Aug 2015

There's so much to admire in this dark fable, from the brilliant acting of Keaton and the rest of the cast, to the mesmerizing long shots -- a dazzling display of cinematic choreography. Those are what made the film worth watching, but ultimately I'm just not a big fan of dark, surrealistic tragedies; and even the occasional humorous, playful touches couldn't break through how unlikeable (and self-absorbed) almost all of the characters were.

A cautionary tale about the dangers of life as an actor, perhaps?