A play in disguise as a film.

Rating: 9/10 (10 January 2015)

To me this film defines art. It's a phenomenon that will be remembered in cinema for years to come, and the best comeback of any actor I've ever seen by the superhero himself, Michael Keaton.
A washed-up actor, (Michael Keaton) who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory.
Everything about this film is art. From the filming to the acting, to the tone, to the satire, this film is a superfilm. It's a play in the sense that most of the movie is a series of 30 minute continuous shots that showcase the behind the scenes of Broadway, from the actors, to Riggan's personal and business issues, etc. So much is going on, but you feel like part of the action. The film's satire is out of this world, taking on topics about the cultural genocide of our society, thinking behind an actor, a director, and even a film critic. It's the best satire I've ever seen in my life.
It doesn't stop there, there's tons of superhero references from films, to clichés, etc. It's all about Keaton dealing with his ego from his superhero counterpart. The film takes several risks, hits em every time, but they're so smooth and subtle that it hits perfectly.
The all star cast is irresistible, as everybody is perfectly cast. Emma Stone as Keaton's daughter who deals with drug recovery is truly supportive, Edward Norton is badass as usual, and Zach Galifianakis is hilarious as always.
If this film doesn't win the Oscar for best picture, then I have no hope for humanity. It deserves it much more than any other film I've seen, so I got my fingers crossed.