I Think I Loved Birdman

Rating: 8/10 (24 August 2015)

Unique, infused with magic realism, and featuring fine actors, I think I loved Birdman. People who've ever been involved in theater will especially like this film, I think. I'm not surprised it won lots of Academy Awards.
Special recognition goes to long shots that pan high up city buildings and follow characters around the small downtown theater, on-stage, along hallways, in dressing rooms, across backstage. All the while, middle-aged actor Riggan (Keaton) tries to prove he is not a has-been. I'm not usually a fan of Michael Keaton's, but he did well as desperate, generally kind-hearted, washed-up Riggan. Also, as seems to be the big trend in movies and shows like Orange is the New Black (I'm not complaining), Keaton was not afraid to look old and ugly for his role.
Now a word about the film score: in theory, jazz drums as the only soundtrack was a good idea, but after nearly two solid hours of incessant, aggravating, excruciating, hissing and spitting jazz drums, I wanted to kill myself. Other than that, no complaints.