Masterpiece, one of the best of 2014

Rating: 10/10 (5 January 2015)

This is without a doubt the best 2014 film I have seen. It's very original and out there, the whole film is shot as it it were one long take with no cuts whatsoever (a great feat on part of both the actors and director Alejandro González Iñárritu). The acting in Birdman is absolutely spot on; for me every single actor in this film gave me their best performance I've seen. This can particularly be said for Edward Norton (who I believe should win Oscar for Best Supporting Actor from this), Michael Keaton (showing new depths as an actor I've not seen from him, and a performance which will certainly be unforgettable for most that have seen him) and Emma Stone (who is as wonderful as she usually is). The story is crafted excellently, with the plot always being different and interesting, and making you care about what's going on with all the characters. The only small problem I have with this film is the ambiguous ending, but I don't have too much of a problem with that. I have no reservations whatsoever about giving this film 5 stars, it is now my second favourite film of all time. The score (unfortunately deemed 'not eligible' for the best score Oscar) is brilliant, for the most part being some excellent drum work, always fitting perfectly and building tension. If you haven't seen this I cannot stress enough how much you should go to the cinema and watch this; it's a real treat for any fans of cinema out there.