Too artsy for its own good

Rating: 7/10 (31 October 2018)

Birdman is definitely creative. However, I feel like, at times, this film is too artsy for its own good. The cinematography is compelling and pulls the viewer relentlessly from scene to scene -- it's impressive to watch. The performances are also very strong. But it seems like when the filmmakers couldn't figure out where they wanted the story to go, they would throw in randomness and hope the audience would think they were being profound. Frankly, I think Best Picture should have gone to Boyhood.