Nauseating

Rating: 3/10 (21 February 2015)

I suppose I could have found some highly enjoyable elements in this film if it weren't for one overwhelming problem -- it made me sick. This type of film should come with a warning. Cinematography that employs hand held cameras, tight shots, and rapid movement always causes me to be nauseous. When you combine that with the trend toward very small theaters with very big screens it's a recipe for disaster. The acting in Birdman seemed quite good, but I just couldn't appreciate it. Instead, I couldn't wait for it to be over so I could get some fresh air. My anxiousness may have been exasperated by the very slow plot line. I guess I surprised at all the love this film is receiving, although there seems to be a bimodal distribution in the reviews (1's or 10's)