Worth the Watch, but not worth Best Picture,

Rating: 9/10 (18 July 2015)

Birdman is a good movie with a well developed storyline and a terrific cast. It's a very unique film, you won't find anything like it, ambitious is an understatement, and I think, for the most part, it succeeds with these huge risks, the whole film taking place in one take is very impressive and that is the main reason why this movie looks and feels like no other, Michael Keaton is in terrific form in the lead role, easily the highlight of his career, he plays Riggan Thomson very naturally and with pure grace, it didn't seem like an easy character to crack but he owned it. My biggest issue with this film is my biggest issue with any movie that has this flaw, the lead characters are not likable, no matter how bad or evil the character may be, we need to always have a reason to sympathise with them and want them to succeed in some way, I didn't care for anyone in this, as a matter of fact I think seeing them fail would have made me happier, that is never the way an audience should feel towards characters that aren't suppose to be villains. Admittedly it is a work of art and will surely be remembered in years to come for its distinctiveness, but I definitely don't think it deserves the Best Picture Academy Award, it definitely earned its award for directing and cinematography, but as an overall picture, it's not powerful enough, it's a comedy, and I love comedies, but I would much rather see powerful dramas like Whiplash or Theory of Everything walking away with the crown, Birdman isn't breathtaking to watch, I didn't finish the film in shock or awe, and it's the movies that do that for its audience that deserve the award. Though it's not a perfect movie, Birdman is different, very well acted and at times quite funny, it's certainly worth the watch and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good comedy drama.
A struggling actor who once played an iconic superhero is put under pressure as he tries to put together a play that will hopefully put him back on the map.
Best Performance: Michael Keaton Worst Performance: Andrea Riseborough