Best thought provoking film of 2014

Rating: 10/10 (8 February 2015)

Just watched Birdman last night...I love the feeling of coming out of the theater without having all the answers and discussing with your companion how they interpreted it! This movie has multiple layers and you were invited to peel off the onion in a fluid cinematography that adds value to the overall story. Lubezki applies the concept of "camera always running" to add realism and to make the audience part of the movie. Amazing how a 2 hour long movie which is shot basically all inside a theater, is able to capture everyone's attention without getting dull, due to genius acting, directing and the relentless camera-work. Keaton, perfect for the role, given his history with superhero and being forgotten for so many years, delivers a visceral interpretation without worrying about his image, with pure focus on the character. Norton is at his best- the rehearsal scene with Keaton is amazing, and so is his dialogs with Stone. A movie that criticizes mainstream cinema, and will make you reflect about choices, about family, career, and love. The end is left open for interpretation. Without spoiling it, in my opinion it is part of the main character's delusion and how he wants to be admired. After all, what do we say when we talk about love?