Great until Birdman starts molting.

Rating: 7/10 (23 October 2014)

Here's a written and directed by movie that proves the adage "too much of a good thing". It is interesting and outstanding for over an hour. Unfortunately the movie is nearly two hours long.
It's a movie about a washed up movie star that goes all in on a Broadway play. Michael Keaton gives an award worthy performance, mostly yelling at the various supporting cast members.
The drum solo jazz score works until it becomes tiresome. The digital cinematography works until there are depth of field issues and a sign in the background that can't handle the pan shots. Scenes become redundant with Emma Stone on the roof and repeated tracking shots down the empty hall.
You know the loaded gun is coming. But it's a stretch to believe he can fly, of course more then once.
The movie works best when it isn't taking itself too seriously. It is a serious dialogue driven movie with some very funny moments. No need to see it in a theater as it will play well in the comfort of your home.