A lot to like in this Movie

Rating: 8/10 (10 March 2015)

Let's get this out of the way: this is a good movie. You will enjoy it and it is beautifully made, acted and written. Keaton is excellent and holds the movie together but notable mentions must go to Edward Norton (nearly stealing the show entirely) and Emma Stone (who is better than I have ever seen her). The whole single shot (with some hidden cuts) thing is great and I loved the setting and Keaton's honest performance.
Are there issues? Yeah. The script starts off subtle and suggestive, the concept of mental illness is handled well and I felt as if I was in Keaton's head a bit but later on I was a bit: 'I get it!" but the film telegraphs the plot and the metaphors too much and I felt like I was being lectured to a bit...in the end this spoils what was a great film.
Did it deserve the Oscar? For me, no. I think Boyhood should have got the nod.