Review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) by Christopher H — 23 May 2015

I absolutely loved this film. It's very unique, creative and downright insane. Basically, it's an independent showbiz dramedy with social satire and some blockbuster elements.

It's uniquely shot. The film is mostly done in one continuous shot, though there are some transitions throughout the film, and it's quite impressive how it was done. It also has very neat visuals.For instance, we have this small indie film made on a small budget and it's very impressive how the blockbuster aspect was done.

The story is original. We have this actor famous for playing a superhero in a movie franchise and is performing in this play. It also has the feel of a superhero film in that the protagonist can move stuff around and has these visions where his environment is like a superhero flick. It also plays out like the real world as it references recent Blockbuster films.

The acting is great. It has brilliant performances from Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Emma Stone. During the parts where the characters are performing in a play, the actors and actresses make it very believable.

Overall, this was a very impressive film and I think it deserved that best picture Oscar. There is not a single thing that I did not like about this film.

If you expect a superhero flick, you'll probably be disappointed. But if you are interested in film and/or just want something different from the usual Hollywood stuff, it would not be a bad idea giving "Birdman" a watch. I highly recommend it.