A washed-up actor, who once played an iconic superhero, battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career and himself in the days leading up to the opening of his Broadway play.
Director:
Alejandro González Iñárritu (as Alejandro G. Iñárritu)Writers:
Alejandro González Iñárritu (as Alejandro G. Iñárritu), Nicolás GiacoboneStars:
Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward NortonStoryline
Actor Riggan Thomson is most famous for his movie role from over twenty years ago of the comic book superhero Birdman in the blockbuster movie of the same name and its two equally popular sequels. His association with the role took over his life, where Birdman is more renowned than "Riggan Thomson" the actor. Now past middle age, Riggan is trying to establish himself as a true artist by writing, directing, starring in and co-producing with his best friend Jake what is his Broadway debut, an adaptation of Raymond Carver's story, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love. He is staking his name, what little artistic reputation that comes with that name and his life savings on the project, and as such will do anything needed to make the play a success. As he and Jake go through the process of the previews toward opening night, Riggan runs into several issues: needing to find a replacement for the integral supporting male role the nightbefore the first preview; hiring the talented.
Our Reviews
I have to say I am shocked and how many bad reviews I have seen on this site for this movie. It seems to me that the majority of moviegoers who have chosen to review here are only capable of viewing a movie at face value.It's satire people!
This movie is clearly a satirical look at Hollywood and the constant need to remain relevant in the entertainment industry.
I will admit that the film does appear unnecessarily "artsy" in places, but some Hollywood actors love being unnecessarily artsy as they think it gives them depth.
That was the entire point of this film, for Hollywood to turn the camera on itself and expose all of it's own crap.
What I took from this film is what I have always felt about Hollywood, which is also what I love about it. Actors are inherently insecure, which is why they choose to be in an industry where there is a need for constant approval. The actors who are worth their salt risk everything to entertain...us. For that they will forever have my respect.
Definitely worth watching and worthy of it's Best Picture Oscar.
I will admit that the film does appear unnecessarily "artsy" in places, but some Hollywood actors love being unnecessarily artsy as they think it gives them depth.
That was the entire point of this film, for Hollywood to turn the camera on itself and expose all of it's own crap.
What I took from this film is what I have always felt about Hollywood, which is also what I love about it. Actors are inherently insecure, which is why they choose to be in an industry where there is a need for constant approval. The actors who are worth their salt risk everything to entertain...us. For that they will forever have my respect.
Definitely worth watching and worthy of it's Best Picture Oscar.
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