Review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) by Maximilien D — 15 Aug 2015

Although this film is slow at first, it soon finds a steady pace. Most iconic and distinctive form of directing since Under The Skin (directed by Jonathon Glazer). When you hear about Emma Stone's character, you are a little wondrous to whether she can take on such a challenge but the outcome is monumental.

The imagery this film creates, is unlike anything seen before. (Sounds cringe, but really is phenomenal). Alejandro González Iñárritu has a completely new style of directing, noticeable from the first scene.

"Birdman" digs at the surface to give a sour taste of the 'real' Broadway. The music score is compelling, although the drums were repetitive. It seems the director wanted to give a drummer a chance and let his work be in a film, but you roll your eyes when you hear drums after the first half hour.

I thought that Naomi Watts was good for Lesley but I thought if the director can change the way we look at Emma Stone, could Christina Applegate have played that roll? For the roll of (Riggan's ex-wife, Samantha's mum) I honestly think Allison Janney or Julianne Moore would've contributed far more than Amy Ryan.

To end on a lighter note, the ending is great. It allows you to procrastinate on the whole film and just wonder and those people (like me) that quite often want an answer at the end of a film, won't get one but won't be unsatisfied.