Highest Possible Recommend

Rating: 10/10 (12 November 2014)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) stars Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Naomi Watts, Emma Stone, and is directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu. It is one of the best films of the year. I wanted to see this poster ever since I heard what the subtitle was. I know that may sound strange, but I'm a sucker for long, philosophical titles. As time grew closer to the film's release, I grew more and more excited, and let me tell you, this film do not disappoint. It was brilliantly directed by Mr. Innaritu, and all of the performances were absolutely first rate. This movie has something to say about Hollywood blockbusters, the theater, criticism, depression, one's place in life, and so much more. It is funny, entertaining, engrossing, and even heartbreaking. When the film ended, my friends and I just stayed in the theater, glued to our seats, discussing the film. That, in my opinion, is the measure of an excellent film. If it can keep a group of people in a theater, discussing it, especially when they plan to go to Five Guys afterward.
Birdman was an incredible film that I can only give the highest possible recommend to.