The Expected Virtue of Originality

Rating: 10/10 (5 February 2015)

Let me just start by saying that this movie is SO NOT over hyped or overrated. It's one of the most original titles I've seen in years, and it boasts an impressive, cheeky cast of great actors who don't disappoint.
First of all the scene transitions are just spectacular, you feel as if you're being drifted into the living heart and soul of the Broadway theaters, the living, pumping urban feeling of the streets of NYC and the personal lives of almost every character with ease.
Rigan Thomson is an ex superhero called "Birdman" who is trying to free himself from the chains of commercial comic books movie productions and prove the world he is more than a man in a suit, but an actor. His character is intense, deep and multi layered and completely explodes on the scenes.
As the movie unfolds you start going into his relationships and see what is actually driving him to go out there and prove himself and Michael Keaton does a great job at that.
Emma stone playing Rigan's daughter is a complete scene stealer, she's intriguing, hot headed yet sensitive and a little out there, which is amazing to watch. She has some of the best dialogs in the film and provides great moments.
The rest of the cast, Edward Norton in particular was great as well on all parts.
Soundtrack is great, packed with drums, bass, snares that all give the feel of the marquee lights and coupled with great shooting - a very impressive visual presentation.
The movie also boasts some extremely surreal moments which are manifested wonderfully using the theater's complex, almost maze like structure, lighting and color use is fantastic as well.
The film is fast, it's funny, it's weird and it's fascinating at once, and it's surely one to keep you talking about when you exit the movie theater.
In summary it should not be missed, and has to be watched with an open mind.
9/10