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      R Released Jan 16, 2015 1 hr. 59 min. Comedy Drama TRAILER for Birdman: Trailer 1 List
      91% 364 Reviews Tomatometer 78% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score Former cinema superhero Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) is mounting an ambitious Broadway production that he hopes will breathe new life into his stagnant career. It's risky, but he hopes that his creative gamble will prove that he's a real artist and not just a washed-up movie star. As opening night approaches, a castmate is injured, forcing Riggan to hire an actor (Edward Norton) who is guaranteed to shake things up. Meanwhile, Riggan must deal with his girlfriend, daughter and ex-wife. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 20 Buy Now

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      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.

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      Pedro G Excelente película, una cinta que aborda diferentes temas y criticas de una gran manera. No esperaba que me gustara tanto y pensé que me iba a aburrir un poco, pero la cinta te atrapa desde el primer momento y hace que te sientas dentro de la historia en parte por su plano secuencia. Esta es una de las mejores cosas que tiene la película, ya que esta brillantemente filmada, con un plano secuencia muy largo que hace que la película parezca hecha en solo un par de tomas. Las diversas criticas que hace la película a lo largo de su historia me parecen que están ejecutadas de una gran manera, destaco mas que nada la critica al cine de acción/superhéroes, reprochando a la gente que lo único que busca en una película es pura acción. Los personajes son geniales y destaco principalmente al protagonista, a quien vemos como un actor ya olvidado que quiere retomar sus años de gloria y podemos ver todo lo que sufre para tratar de llevar su obra adelante sin problemas. Me parece excelente la idea de que a este personaje lo interprete Michael Keaton, ya que es perfecto para este papel, haciendo de un actor olvidado recordado por un papel de un superhéroe (Batman); además, creo que hace una de las mejores actuaciones de su carrera. También me gusto mucho el personaje de Edward Norton, ya que tiene un carisma genial que le suma mucho a la película; y encima también el actor se parodia a si mismo, ya que se rumorea que es alguien con el que es difícil de grabar películas por sus actitudes. Por ultimo, destacar a Emma Stone quien tiene un par de escenas excelentes en las que actúa excelente. Lo único que no me gusto de la película es que parece estar dividida en dos partes, haciendo la primera hora mas centrada en la obra de teatro y sus actores, y la otra mitad centrada mas en el personaje de Riggan y dejando mas de lado a otros como Mike. En conclusión, una excelente película que logra abordar de gran manera diversas criticas al cine de superhéroes o a la sociedad misma, contando una muy buena historia con personajes geniales. Muy recomendada. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review ride 7 Good Story. Inspiring. 🔥🔥🔥 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/07/24 Full Review Shioka O Second watch. The camera is always moving almost like the birdman point of view. The Jazz bgm is kinda success to create its disturbing and ironically witty feel at same time. Michael Keaton did a fantastic work. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/22/24 Full Review Mark B Great acting quality movie I just did not like the movie. Keaton's alter ego/inner dialogue/ mental illness goes in and out of delusional thinking or is it. The running gag / jazz drummer a bit on the nose in how he sees his life. Then the final act of is this whimsical. Predictable third act. Depressing not much fun there. Not for me, but I can see why it is a critic darling. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/13/24 Full Review Eye C The way this movie was made is amazing, the photography is the best, but not to far are the performances, Mr. Keaton leaves body and soul in this movie, so meta. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/03/24 Full Review Ben S Wasn't for me really, this weird chaotic flow can sure be called artistic, but it made me all dizzy and confused. The actors are real genuine though and it shows the world of show-biz truthfully. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 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. Rated: B+ Sep 1, 2017 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire 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. Jun 18, 2016 Full Review Nick Schager Esquire Magazine 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. Feb 22, 2016 Full Review Wael Khairy The Cinephile Fix ...a film that is just as much about the film industry itself, as it is about the pursuit of happiness, and our ridiculously desperate need to be admired, recognized, and respected by people that shouldn’t really matter to us. Apr 15, 2024 Full Review Angelos Koutsourakis PopMatters If the theater frame story in Birdman plays a self-reflexive role, this is nothing but a manifestation of Hollywood's need to return back to its narrative roots. Feb 21, 2024 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson When Keaton's perfection is combined with the film's bracing, topical, and strong social commentary on Hollywood, Broadway, acting, fame, and celebrity for this different modern world, "Birdman" becomes even larger of an achievement. Rated: 5/5 Feb 16, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Former cinema superhero Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) is mounting an ambitious Broadway production that he hopes will breathe new life into his stagnant career. It's risky, but he hopes that his creative gamble will prove that he's a real artist and not just a washed-up movie star. As opening night approaches, a castmate is injured, forcing Riggan to hire an actor (Edward Norton) who is guaranteed to shake things up. Meanwhile, Riggan must deal with his girlfriend, daughter and ex-wife.
      Director
      Alejandro González Iñárritu
      Executive Producer
      Christopher Woodrow, Molly Conners, Sarah E. Johnson
      Screenwriter
      Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo
      Distributor
      Fox Searchlight
      Production Co
      New Regency Pictures, Le Grisbi, M Prods
      Rating
      R (Language Throughout|Brief Violence|Some Sexual Content)
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jan 16, 2015, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 1, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $42.3M
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