Birdman

Rating: 10/10 (15 January 2015)

This is a very unique film by a talented director. The film is a behind of the scenes of a play going on. It is filmed to make it look liked the whole movie was done in one shot. Which is very unique. Michael Keaton plays Riggan Thompson. A washed up actor trying to make it back with a great performance on Broadway. He has a daughter played really well by Emma Stone. She just got out rehab and is his assistant. The whole film is a backstage pass to what its like in the theatre. It is fascinating to watch. Edward Norton is also great as Riggan's rival. Both actors Norton and Keaton haven't done great movies for a while. So art is really imitating life here. Keaton is a tour de tour force. You can really feel Riggan's desperation to make a comeback. Keaton has for sure made a comeback after this film. The dialogue and conversations are really fun to listen to. The film is very entertaining and well crafted. This is something different than what you are used to seeing. Which is very refreshing. I highly recommend this film. It will get many Oscar nominations.