Review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) by Jim D — 08 Aug 2015

This is an amazing movie. Technically, it is filmed to appear as though it was one, continuous cut. Truthfully, the cuts are artfully hidden, but no matter. The effect is dazzing. The score is mostly, though not entirely, done on a single drum kit.

It appears to be completely non-diagetic, but once in a while they show the drummer, messing with the audience's ideas about what is real in the film and what is not. The acting is fabulous. The story and characters are memorable and very, very interesting.

A hint of the paranormal, with questions about how real it is, rounds out this outstanding film. Highly recommended.