Just know what you're getting into

Rating: 8/10 (15 September 2016)

Before I give my review, I'd like to explain some of the hate this film has been getting. Many people hated this film because they thought it was boring and artsy. Some people went into this film thinking it would be a superhero films (which it is not what so ever). If you go into this film thinking it's anything other than what it really is, chances are you'll hate it. Birdman is a drama, and it could be a satirical comedy if you are a movie or theater buff. It follows a man trying to revive his career as an actor into becoming a play director and actor played by Michael Keaton. Michael brings in the best performance of his career, as well as Emma Stone, who plays his Daughter. Edward Norton, who plays a theater actor also gives an excellent performance. This movie can do everything a movie is supposed to do. And it might sound cliché but you can laugh, cry, feel good, and learn something new. The film is put together to look like it was all filmed in one shot. This makes sense seeing as the film is about a theater production and Theater has not cuts or editing. But this film isn't only about a theater production, this is a film about critics, movies, superhero movies, actors and actresses, life. This is essentially a movie about everything, the ultimate movie. Birdman has excellent performances, a great story, amazing camera-work, and legendary direction from Alejandro Gonzalez Iñaritu and this one is totally deserving of it's 9/10