Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
2014, Comedy/Drama, 1h 59m
354 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
A thrilling leap forward for director Alejandro González Iñárritu, Birdman is an ambitious technical showcase powered by a layered story and outstanding performances from Michael Keaton and Edward Norton. Read critic reviews
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Riggan
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Critic Reviews for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
All Critics (354) | Top Critics (87) | Fresh (323) | Rotten (31)
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It's not perfect (it can be exhausting at times, actually), but it says a lot about people, narcissism and the co-dependent relationship between actor and celebrity.
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A thunderbolt reminder of the kind of quick-thinking, quick-talking, quick-witted characters that Keaton used to specialize in, and Iñárritu finds the right style to showcase his gifts.
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Even when Keaton is transforming his character's stock issues into ones that feel unique and genuine, he's undercut by his director's flashiness, right up to an on-the-nose finale.
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Birdman is a one-trick pony of a movie, but what a trick. The technical achievement alone is immense.
January 16, 2015 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review… -
You are unlikely to see a better American film this year.
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Birdman has wings, for certain, even if you find the feathers sticking in your throat now and then.
January 4, 2015 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
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Dec 27, 2019I love movies like this that take radical chances with their storytelling techniques. Everything about Alejandro González Iñárritu's Birdman is thrilling: the performances, music and the one-take approach its visuals.Aldo G Super Reviewer
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Jun 06, 2016With a poignant script and a realm of outstanding performances from all casts members alike, held together by a thrilling direction, Birdman is a competent movie in any cinematic aspect, being one of those rare independents films that are capable of becoming a crowd pleaser, with its themes easily approchable by anyone who dares to enjoy them, easily being most ambitious work yet by talented director Alejandro González Iñarritu.Filipe P Super Reviewer
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May 10, 2016Michael Keaton delivers a career resurrecting, layered performance as a washed-up superhero movie star trying to reinvent himself. We are presented with some impressive cinematography, and bold direction from Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Birdman works on every level as an impressive piece of cinematic storytelling.Gage P Super Reviewer
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Mar 29, 2016Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is not only the best film of 2014, but one of the best films ever. PERIOD! This movie is masterfully directed by the incredibly talented Alejandro G. Iñárritu who puts his heart and soul into everything he does. The brilliance of the movie's plot and structure can only be surpassed by the brilliance of the actors in the movie. Michael Keaton gives the performance of his career as the ambitious Riggan Thompson who is desperate to leave a legacy that doesn't include a birdmask and a weird spandex costume. Edward Norton plays ... well, himself, basically, but he does that in the most wonderful way you can possibly imagine. The cinematography is off the chain as the movie continues for many different sections without making a single cut. The beautifully crafted poetry that is this movie definitely deserves all the accolades that it got and even more to it.Lasse G Super Reviewer
Birdman Quotes
| Annie: | That’s what you always do, you confuse love for admiration. |
| Riggan: | You could jump right back into that suit, if you wanted to. |
| Riggan: | Oh, look at me! Look at this! I look like a turkey with leukemia. I'm fucking disappearing. |
| Riggan: | I don't exist. I'm not even here. I don't exist. None of this matters. |
| Riggan: | I'm nothing. I'm not even here. |
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