Tremendous. Best operator work. Ever.

Rating: 10/10 (24 January 2015)

I pushed the exit door of the local theater hall just a few hours ago. I'd just say I got one of the best cinematic experiences in my life. Birdman is a totally must-see masterpiece. Exciting atmosphere merges you with characters' feelings and thoughts. Even the sound of arrhythmic drums precisely represents the mental state of Riggan Thomson, the main character. Moreover, the motion picture has its unique way of filming. Camera moves smoothly following actors all the way through with minimum of cuts. It makes you feel soaring somewhere nearby the action. Continuous walks through the long corridors look fascinating.
Let's start from scratch. Movie is a story about a one-role actor playing a super hero called "The Birdman". Riggan is prisoned in Birdman's skin not only as an actor but mentally. Despite of that he imagines himself flying above everyone else Thomson has absolutely no urge to participate in a further shitty blockbuster. Nowadays he's trying to get rid of prejudices and The Birdman as a part of himself. Riggan believes that staring in and directing a Broadway adaptation of Raymond Carver tale would redeem love among the admirers of true art. Meanwhile, the film contains intelligent humor and alluring industry facts.
The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance (Birdman) is a dark comedy masterpiece about an actor performing the act of his own life.