Birdman unexpectedly amazing

Rating: 10/10 (11 January 2015)

It is debatable the best movie of the year, at least it should take the Oscar for best picture. The movie follows the twilight moments of a action star actor which tries to make a comeback in the acting world( with a play that he wrote , directed, and stars in it). It can be seen from the beginning that he is a little crazy ( hearing the voice of the character that made him famous ). the denial of such madness combined with production problems ( high maintenance " method" actors)make for a great part for Keaton's character giving him humor and depth. The movie is dark, sad and it portraits the Hollywood vs theater dilemma.. the big budget movies vs small theater plays. The struggle of a successful Hollywood star to be accepted by the theater community as a "real" actor. this is only on the surface, deep down this is a family drama , presenting the sacrifices that Keaton's character made - neglecting his family for fame. I will not spoil the end but the suicide it can be seen coming from far away and it is a little bit disappointing but still, even the suicide scene is not about one killing self. It is about one not being able to live in a world that he cannot practice the one thing that he love the most ( acting). Thumbs up to Keaton, Stone, Norton and surprisingly Galifianakis. If this is not the best movie from all the possible for Oscar is at least top 3.