Impressive in every way!

Rating: 8/10 (15 November 2014)

-So Birdman is about an actor named Riggan, played by Michael Keaton, who used to play a Holylwood superhero named Birdman until he quit in 1992. He is now trying to put on an artistic stage-play on Broadway to make himself known as a high class actor really. Only problem is everything. He has Mike, his supporting actor played by Edward Norton, who causes all kind of problems on set. He has his daughter who is just out of rehab. He has a critic who wants to close his play. Oh, and he literally has the character of Birdman following him around like an evil shoulder-angel.
-Birdman is a perfect example of how to make an artistic AND great film! It is pretty impressive in every category I can think of! (Really.) -The story: There are some obvious parallels to Batman in this. In 1992, Michael Keaton says no to Batman 3 after Batman Returns came out. The film is very accepting of this to the point where it is almost mocking Hollywood films, but then defending them! I think the story is great because it is so ground in reality! -The pace of the film is pretty good. One of the BEST things about it is that the entire film looks like one shot. I kid you not. There are a few day-to-night transitions, but other than that there are just no cuts in it.
-The acting is some of the best of the year. Michael Keaton killed it, probably because he could pull from personal experience so much. Edward Norton was probably my favorite actor in it and he killed it! Emma Stone had probably the best performance of her career! And Zach Galifianakis was so good he was actually my favorite character! Never thought I would say that.
-The characters themselves feel real because of how broken they seem. Michael Keaton especially is pretty crazy, whereas it's hard to really love any of the characters.
-The editing is Oscar worthy.
-The music is all drums and symbols, with some classical pieces. Very odd, but very original.
-The themes of the film are probably one of the best things about it. It really dissects what a Hollywood film is by comparing blockbuster pics to indie films and Hollywood to the stage. I could go on and on about it, but it really just lays out what's what.
-Content: It is rated-R. It has some language throughout. Not as much as Fury, but it is consistent. The rest of the content would probably be PG-13. It has a butt and some suggestive content, with some references, implied awkward moments, and an inappropriate kiss. Still probably PG-13 worthy. It also has some brief violence. Also PG-13 worthy. (So R for language) -All-in-all, Birdman was probably, in my seasoned opinion, the best film of the year. It has a great story, great themes, great acting, fantastic editing, and yeah. Birdman is totally worth seeing in theaters! Now I will say it is not like Guardians Of The Galaxy fun, but I will easily give Birdman an 8/10!