Review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) by Nick B — 12 May 2015

Not quite what I expected but actually very good.

This review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) was written by Nick B on 12 May 2015.

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

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