smeagol's Movie Review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Great movie that flys and steals the show
smeagol - wrote on 01/08/15

Micheal keaton plays a movie actor who is only remembered for the superhero movies he done many years ago called bird man.he sinks all his money into making and acting in a broadway play so he can claim some acclaim and self worth back. its his last desperate throw of the dice ,with family and girlfriend problems and actor problems he hires edward nortons character who is a proper stage actor who takes his roles a little to seriosuly and has the attitude to match.
first of if your a fan of directing camera work and the tech side of movies you will love this movie. its shot like its all like one scene thats flows from part to part without what seems any edits. its really smartly done.
but what makes this movie so good is first the story its such a great idea and dialogue between all the characters. 2nd is the acting keaton is amazing. norton is brillaint. the rest of the cast are superb too.
3rd is its just so intelligent and has some funny moments. it has high drama and a light cute funness to it. and you can just see everybody brought their A game in what must of been a tough movie to act in.
and the aspect of being inside keatons characters brain so to speak where he has his old bird man character speaking to him is cool it makes for some cool viewing.his inner turmoil is transformed onto the screen that way which really works and wasn't over done or silly.
the relashionship with his daughter and ex wife was interesting. and nortons character was alot of fun.
there is some great scenes in this movie. the scene with the critic in the bar and whats said by norton was brillaint. as well as keatons run in wih her was awesome and funny.
then there's the outside underwear scene the fight with norton and of course the stage hard on was funny .This is really great movie. , a proper movie thats both fun entertaining and smart and is really unique.
that hit the balls eye with the casting. keaton norton etc are perfect.
i would highly reccomend seeing it. my onlysmall fear before watching it was it might be one of those arty stage actor play type movies but gladly it was nohing like thatt. its entertaining fun , funny. smart and most important real and extremely well made .
any awards and or hype is well deserved. this is a movie worth praising
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