The most unique & unconventional movie I've ever watched.

Rating: 10/10 (31 January 2015)

Birdman tells the story of Riggan(Michael Keaton), who is a washed up actor. Riggan is mostly known for playing an iconic superhero called Birdman. However, when he stopped acting in Birdman films many years ago, people didn't really care about him anymore & he stopped being relevant. Now, Riggan mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his former glory. However, Riggan will have to overcome several issues in his life & the play to make sure his first stint on Broadway is successful.
Birdman is a spectacular film. It is completely different from any other movie I've seen before. Particularly, because of the way the film has been shot. The movie has been shot in one long take. There is no transition from one scene to the next. The entire movie takes place continuously. This is the next achievement in movie making. Kudos to director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu for using this new & awesome technique. Birdman is a complete entertainer. It has elements of comedy, drama & in one brilliant set piece, we even get to see Birdman in action. The cast is flawless. They deserve their award for Best Acting Ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Michael Keaton is outstanding as Riggan. Keaton effortlessly showcases a variety of emotions as the troubled Riggan. He deserves all the awards & praise that's coming his way. Zach Galifianakis is great as Jake. Edward Norton is hysterical as Mike. Norton deserves all his award nominations. Andrea Riseborough is impressive as Laura. Amy Ryan is amazing as Sylvia. Emma Stone is brilliant as Sam. Stone plays against type & gives the performance of a lifetime. Stone deserves all her award nominations. Naomi Watts is good as Lesley. Birdman is an instant classic & an achievement in modern movie making. No wonder it's one of the lead contenders to win Best Film at the Oscars. Do not miss it!