Not as good as critics say, but not as bad as you may think

Rating: 3/10 (5 August 2016)

The one-shot film Birdman, however is meant as satire, doesn't fully prove its worth. Although it is very impressive and very funny, the first act is hard to stay awake through, as well as the last act being a struggle to understand. Michael Keaton does come through with a wonderful performance, as well as Edward Norton. The overuse of "f*ck," however, dumbs-down the greatness. The comedy is quite amusing and the one-shot look (however there are cuts in the end) definitely is astounding the genius needed in the cameraman, editor, director, and most of all, the actors. Everything needed in a satirical film, such as Birdman, is definitely present, however it just doesn't all perfectly add- up as you may have hoped. This is still a good movie, just not great. Definitely one to watch, but definitely not one to be overjoyed to see, or obsess about.