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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu

A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected. From TMDB

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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a 2014 drama comedy film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, starring Michael Keaton, Emma Stone and Zach Galifianakis.

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  • Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 29, 2026

    Related: I will never get over the placement of the parentheses in the title Birdman, Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). That is real. It made it all the way to the poster. We all saw a movie called Birdman, Or.

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  • J.A.Tallon @tallon.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 7, 2025

    Lindsay Duncan in "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)", "The Reflecting Skin", "Prick Up Your Ears" and "The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling" - BOTD

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  • J.A.Tallon @tallon.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 15, 2025

    Alejandro G. Iñárritu (with scenes from his film "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)") - BOTD

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  • Cinematic Moments Of All Time @cinematicmoments.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 23, 2026

    Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)

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  • Stephen Kirley @stekirley.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 4, 2025

    Tonight’s viewing: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) #FilmSky 🎥 #Movies 🎬

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  • Pjörk 🐷 @nicoleconlan.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 2, 2026

    Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) - Iñárritu, 2014

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  • Jack Kost @jackkost.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 27, 2025

    On this day in movie history: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu released August 27, 2014. Cast: Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Kenny Chin, Jamahl Garrison-Lowe, Naomi Watts, Merritt Wever, Edward Norton, Amy Ryan, Lindsay Duncan. #Drama

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  • Ivan @funtastic.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 27, 2026

    🎬 • BiRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) - 8/10 Undoubtedly self-indulgent in what it is, but the landmark Keaton performance and timeless direction of trying to stay relevant still holds up. Forgot how close this hits to home. That's what I'm talking about. Maybe his best work.

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  • Kevin the Cure Marine Stan @ccharmanderk.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 23, 2026

    93.) COMPLETE - Birdman, or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Technically, Backrooms is this movie through an SCP lense. Yeah probably deserved the Best Picture Oscar it got. Astounding filmmaking and performances on every front, never dull, always finds ways to keep you on your toes.

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  • flaq @flaquer.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 22, 2026

    41. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) - Alejandro G. Iñárritu (2014) 🎥

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  • Spike "Sketch" Gosler @sketchthecatalyst.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 17, 2026

    Just finished watching Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Holy fuck what a film.

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  • Flash Movies @flashmovies.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 19, 2026

    Michael Keaton plays a washed-up Broadway hopeful haunted by the bird-masked superhero that made him famous — and Alejandro G. Iñárritu shoots the comeback like one unbroken take. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014). Best Picture. Still dizzying.

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  • Jeff "Thanksgiving SZN" Krisko @jeffkrisko.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 6, 2026

    #24: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) The one-shot format kept the plot moving without much fat, which I appreciated. Ultimately, it came down to a washed-up, delusional actor trying to put on a play while surrounded by assholes, including his inner monologue. 82/100

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  • Scout @scoutthechief.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 23, 2026

    Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) I AM A FUCKING ACTOR.

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  • Viridian: Cinderella Green @viridianjcm.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 23, 2026

    159. BiRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) This wouldn't have happened in Mamdani's New York, I'm just saying.

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  • Ian Haas @0215madman.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 23, 2026

    #296. Birdman or (the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (Rewatch) - 11/10 This is one of the greatest movies ever made

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  • Davidtheboy @davidtheboy.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 23, 2026

    92.) Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) (5/5) Normal words, but a bird guy!

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  • SpongeKake @spongekake.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 17, 2025

    I thought Keaton was great in the movie, but I couldn't get myself to care about McDonald's. But unlike you, McDonald's is one of my least favorite things. And, that's two Keaton Films in a row. For me, it's "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" and "Jonny Dangerously"

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  • Movie Reviews by Siskoid @reviews-by-siskoid.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 13, 2025

    My ★★★★★ review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) boxd.it/nOelp #Letterboxd #FilmSky

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  • Killer Pomodoro @killerpomodoro.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 5, 2024

    2024 Movie #149 BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) - Dir: Alejandro G. Inarritu ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant, frustrating, fascinating look at narcissism and the artistic temperament. Technically masterful, and Keaton is perfect. 📽️

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  • Tim Price @timprice.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 10, 2026

    Ah the famous liberal disdain for BiRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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  • Your friend Jorts @lethaljorts.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 4, 2026

    Digger is an interesting film. i suspect people will hate it for stupid reasons and then in ten years go "well you know i actually liked it all along" sort of a reverse Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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  • Today In Movies @todayinmovies.comBluesky · Oct 1, 2026

    🎂 Happy Birthday, Zach Galifianakis! Your favorite Zach Galifianakis movie... that isn't Ron's Gone Wrong or Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). Go. 🎬 More on Zach Galifianakis: https://todayinmovies.com/actor/zach-galifianakis #TodayInMovies #FamousBirthdays

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  • Jesse Nussman @jnuzzy.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 11, 2026

    Just watched Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) and rated it 3.5 stars on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jnussman/film/birdman-or-the-unexpected-virtue-of-ignorance/ 📽️

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  • Tyler @electriceden92.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 10, 2026

    I was beginning to suspect that least he wasn't being Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) and Bardo: False Chronicle Of A Handful Of Truths levels of insufferable, then THIS was sprung on me

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  • Barry+ 🖖🏽 🏳️‍🌈 🇺🇦 🇬🇱 @barryam.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 5, 2026

    Sept 5. Micheal Keaton? Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) - 2014 A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production. #Edwards2026MovieThingChallenge

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  • mattstechel.bsky.social @mattstechel.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 20, 2026

    Today's Hollywoodle: Brad Pitt ➡️ Cool World (1992) ➡️ Kim Basinger ➡️ Batman (1989) ➡️ Michael Keaton ➡️ Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) ➡️ Emma Stone

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  • Sundel「スンデル」; small bombs in food sommelier @sundel.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 9, 2026

    196) Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Great. Really funny, but also has so much effective drama and (I loathe to admit it) a message about Hollywood blockbusters I agree with. Maybe I wasn't supposed to agree with it, but I did because I'm annoying 8/10

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  • mattstechel.bsky.social @mattstechel.bsky.socialBluesky · May 30, 2026

    Yesterday's Hollywoodle: Matt Damon ➡️ Invictus (2009) ➡️ Morgan Freeman ➡️ Driving Miss Daisy (1989) ➡️ Jessica Tandy ➡️ *batteries not included (1987) ➡️ Dennis Boutsikaris ➡️ The Dream Team (1989) ➡️ Michael Keaton ➡️ Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) ➡️ Emma Stone BOUTSIKARIS!!!!

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  • Jet; or The dish you brought to dinner was not touched at all @jetpackwatchdog.bsky.socialBluesky · May 16, 2026

    Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) and Grogu

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  • WolfTron V @blackdolphin.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 23, 2026

    Muppet an R-rated movie: Big Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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  • Giantsazando @giantsazando.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 1, 2025

    8/1 - Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) I don't know how to begin with this movie. It's an excellent character study, it's shot so well, the music is outstanding, and every idea related to art, legacy, and the relationship between actor and audience is spectacular.

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  • Sawyer @dreamingstoner.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 20, 2025

    Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)!

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  • PotatoQuie 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇸☮️ @quiepotato.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 23, 2025

    Choose one film from each of your 30 favorite directors. Name of the film and director, along with a still. #Filmsky 🎥 #MovieSky 🎬📽 19/30 Alejandro González Iñárritu Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) [2014]

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  • ghostiebella.bsky.social @ghostiebella.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 21, 2025

    Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) - 4/10 I dont really get it. i got nothing out of it. I'm not enamored by its frenetic pace and style. it feels so shallow and obnoxious. i dunno it's like uncut gems i kinda hate movies where characters yell at each other constantly

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  • Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 20, 2025

    Birdman or (the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance); 2014

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  • DJ @cinemaniacal.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 4, 2025

    #Oscars 9) Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) 2014 Winner: Best Picture: Best Original Screenplay: Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris & Armando Bo Best Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu Best Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki Verdict: Appreciated more than liked

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  • CinemaSerf @Geronimo1967TMDB reviews · Oct 9, 2026

    With his glory days seemingly behind him, former "Birdman" actor "Riggan" (Michael Keaton) is trying to prove he is still an acting force to be reckoned with by putting on a play on Broadway. He has adapted it, is directing it and has his name in lights too and just about everything he owns is riding on this. That includes his best friendship with "Jake" (Zach Galifianakis) whose patience is running out as his erratic and occasionally quite precious friend works his way throught the previews.…

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 30, 2026

    The (movie) Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) 1080p (iTunes)(CA) C$4.99 (Drama) (iMDB) 8.1 Cast: Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Zach Galifianakis, Naomi Watts

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  • Jacob Licklider CR: Deadly Reunion @newt5996.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 10, 2026

    Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) - Noises Off but with Batman. boxd.it/ggmgXJ

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  • Richard Zencker @zencker.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 24, 2026

    It’s about who gets the award. In the past, I thought only one composer could be involved, and there were some outstanding scores that were disqualified because of a few excerpts of classical music thrown in. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) comes to mind.

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 20, 2026

    The (movie) Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) 1080p (iTunes)(CA) C$4.99 (Drama) (iMDB) 8.1 Cast: Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Zach Galifianakis, Naomi Watts

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  • Adrian (TheGoonVO) @thegoonvo.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 5, 2026

    What's your favorite movie from each decade of your life? 70s: The Sting 80s: Do The Right Thing 90s: Philadelphia 00s: City Of God 10s: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) 20s: Everything Everywhere All at Once

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  • mattstechel.bsky.social @mattstechel.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 17, 2026

    Today's Hollywoodle: Timothée Chalamet ➡️ A Complete Unknown (2024) ➡️ Edward Norton ➡️ Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) ➡️ Michael Keaton ➡️ My Life (1993) ➡️ Nicole Kidman

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 4, 2026

    The (movie) Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) 1080p (iTunes)(CA) C$4.99 (Drama) (iMDB) 8.1 Cast: Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Zach Galifianakis, Naomi Watts

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  • JR @surugatari.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 26, 2026

    03/25: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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  • Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.socialBluesky · Mar 19, 2026

    What on earth. Though if you really want to piss me off: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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  • 🩷Mari Calamari🩷 @maricalamari.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 29, 2025

    Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) This was an absolutely fantastic movie across the board for me! Both the camera work & the editing were amazing, which made for great shots & sequences. Alongside the many great performances, this was just such an incredible movie!

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  • Today In Movies @todayinmovies.comBluesky · Nov 15, 2025

    🎬 The Top 4 Drama Movies Released on November 14! What's your fave? 1. Raging Bull 2. Network 3. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) 4. Gentleman Jim Check out all 42 movies released on this day at https://todayinmovies.com #TodayInMovies #Movies #Film #Drama

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  • spookyrainwater.bsky.social @spookyrainwater.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 17, 2025

    🎉 I just finished a Reely! 🎬 Monkey Man (2024) → Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) 5️⃣ Frames | 0️⃣ Hints 🔥 Streak: 120 days 🍿 Play here: playreely.com

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  • New On Netflix UK [Fan Account] @uk.newonnetflix.infoBluesky · May 19, 2025

    Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) 2hr [15] [Streaming Again] A forgotten actor known for his superhero character struggles to make a comeback on the Broadway stage while his personal life and psyche implode. #NowStreaming #Netflix #NetflixUK

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  • The Movie Music Spotlight @mmsradioshow.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 4, 2025

    10:41 PM - Antonio Sanchez - Internal War From the 2014 movie "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)"

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  • Stan the Movie Man @stanthemovieman.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 3, 2025

    Tuesday, Maude and I discuss her choice of "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" on the next #ComedyTragedyMarriage. Subscribe, rate and review wherever you get podcasts including #Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1v6ji3S... #STMM

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  • Stevie Southworth @clamshellkindle.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 4, 2024

    I haven’t seen either film in a long time but how similar is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) to the Disney movie Bolt

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  • Kieranu @[email protected]Mastodon · Oct 24, 2023

    Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) ★★★★★★★★★☆ https://trakt.tv/movies/birdman-or-the-unexpected-virtue-of-ignorance-2014 #BirdmanOrTheUnexpectedVirtueOfIgnorance #trakt

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  • Peter McGinn @narrator56TMDB reviews · Dec 16, 2020

    I was drawn to watch this film for a couple of reasons. One, basically, was Michael Keaton. Overall I find movies are worth a look when he is in it. Also there is the play within a play, the stage production his character is doing, based on an actual short story by Raymond a carver. When I first started writing short stories and novels decades ago, I was influenced by Carver’s spare writing style and his realistic dialogue. I guess this particular short story has been used in a few short films…

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  • Matthew Brady @MatthewL.BradyTMDB reviews · Jan 27, 2020

    "I'm nothing. I'm not even here." The story to Birdman is about an wash up actor (Michael Keaton) - famous for portraying an iconic superhero - as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself. Okay in my review of Whiplash I bought this movie up mid way through the review just to give a heads up of when I'm going to watch it, because Birdman was my most anticipated film of 2014. But…

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  • mattwilde123 @mattwilde123TMDB reviews · Mar 9, 2017

    This film tells the story of an over-the-hill actor called Riggan Thomson (brilliantly portrayed by Michael Keaton) who was once the star of a superhero blockbuster franchise known as 'Birdman'. We are shown his journey into making a Broadway production starting with the initial rehearsals and read-throughs. What follows is a brilliant exploration of celebrity culture in an intriguing and satirical way. 'Birdman' could essentially be looked at as one continuous long shot. The camera constantly…

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  • Dean @DitendraTMDB reviews · Jun 9, 2016

    First of all, let me say, I like most of movies where Naomi Watts plays & thought this one would be good too, after all it has high ratings, but don't be fooled by famous actors which play in this movie. Don't be fooled & think that movie is good. No, not at all. This movie is complete junk. It supposed to be a comedy, but I didn't even find it funny. It's just like a big mess. I started watching it & I couldn't last longer than 30 minutes, it was so boring & uninteresting that I fell asleep. I…

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  • tmdb39513728 @tmdb39513728TMDB reviews · Feb 4, 2015

    mounting spontaneity or (dumb luck) It's not fair. I love Raymond Carver, long takes, theatre, Batman, NYC rooftops and alleyways, the blending layers of self-referential fiction, delirious fantasy, the creative process, the insane logistics of run-on cinematography, the seamless assembly of shifting environments, stepping into unresolved mental spaces, demonstrations of solitary madness and the unbearable anticipation of being, being judged, being booed, un-being, unhinging, delusional uppers,…

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