Leave no stone unturned because you know it's mainstream

Rating: 9/10 (26 April 2015)

Tremendous performances from everyone. Outstanding indeed! As a songwriter/artist/music producer, I can tell you it's very hard to achieve what these actors(and the director) have accomplished. A lot may go unnoticed to the untrained eye, but it's all there, very well captured. Half the magic would be gone if I went any further. All I can say is this is the real deal, flawless acting.
The only thing that bothers me is that this movie leaves no stone unturned. Everything is explained, every aspect gets to be covered - "but, Leo-you-hardcore-reviewer, this is mainstream, you should be aware of that, right?" Yeah, I guess so. Yet, I confess there were times I felt the narrative rather patronizing.
Maybe that's what it takes to get the message across. I've heard people label it as a "crazy movie". It's not. If someone says that, it's because sensitivity meters are jammed(unfortunately - we need more sensitivity in our lives).
Last, but not the least, "Birdman" is a pleasing gliding ride.