"Birdman" is what filmmaking is all about.

Rating: 10/10 (22 July 2019)

"Birdman" is a masterful film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. It follows a fading actor whom is known for his role as a popular superhero Birdman. He attempts to make a comeback in the form of a Broadway play, along the way he is faced with difficulty reconnecting with his daughter, technical difficulties and hearing Birdman's voice within himself.
Exceptional from beginning to end. "Birdman" exceeded my already high expectations. Beginning with the cinematography, the films one-take-shot appearance was done incredibly effectively. Panning shots replace cuts in an ambitious and flawless fashion. Mimicking that of actual live theatre. The music paired with these scene transitions is so effective and bombastic!
Michael Keaton was fantastic in this film, definitely one of his best performances to date. Everybody else (Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Zach Galifianakis, etc) flowed seamlessly in the story too. I loved the introduction of Birdman's voice talking, nagging and criticizing Riggan. Also the "superpowers" coupled with his clear descent into madness and depression was great.
Finally, the film sparks up a great discussion on fame, being haunted by a role and staying relevant. These themes made for some really powerful scenes full of emotion and melancholy. But also plenty of dark-comedy to go around! Absolutely stunning and I loved every moment of it.
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