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SoxerJan 10, 2015

This has to be probably the worst film I have seen in easily the last 15 years. I agree with the others on this platform who low rated it. Yes the camera work was highly irritating as was the be bop (if that's what it was) music drumwork. NoThis has to be probably the worst film I have seen in easily the last 15 years. I agree with the others on this platform who low rated it. Yes the camera work was highly irritating as was the be bop (if that's what it was) music drumwork. No story, complex dialogue that said nothing. I too regret sitting through this movie. I certainly didn't see it as a black comedy or as any form of entertainment.… Expand

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rbmccawNov 15, 2014

Read the NY Observer review before wasting your money on this "miserable load of deranged, deluded crap masquerading as a black comedy." This is really an awful movie. I nearly walked out after the first half hour and was ultimately sorryRead the NY Observer review before wasting your money on this "miserable load of deranged, deluded crap masquerading as a black comedy." This is really an awful movie. I nearly walked out after the first half hour and was ultimately sorry that I didn't.… Expand

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killingspreeNov 15, 2014

I don't understand why this has so many good critical reviews. It's boring, pointless, and the shaky super tight camera work is obnoxious. The first 3/4 of the movie doesn't even matter because there's no plot.

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night4Apr 28, 2016

I understand what this movie is, a sort of parody of Hollywood, and it's intentionally making fun of the very things it's doing. But it gets really old really fast.

There's some good acting, but no amount of that can make a person want toI understand what this movie is, a sort of parody of Hollywood, and it's intentionally making fun of the very things it's doing. But it gets really old really fast.

There's some good acting, but no amount of that can make a person want to sit through such an obnoxious movie.… Expand

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FarsheedJun 6, 2016

On the contrary to 2015, I think 2014 was one the worst years in Hollywood in film making. Birdman was awarded as the best while I found it with no significance.

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evearcherMar 28, 2015

Wow, all we can say is this film was soooo boring. It takes a long time to get started and yes the whole entire movie is about a theatre play (which in itself is really boring) there are very few interesting moments. Michael Keaton doesWow, all we can say is this film was soooo boring. It takes a long time to get started and yes the whole entire movie is about a theatre play (which in itself is really boring) there are very few interesting moments. Michael Keaton does well with the material but the film is weird in a boring way, it just never goes far enough. Rent it, or just watch the trailer. It is not best picture material at all.....… Expand

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yezoMar 30, 2015

I think most people are going to hate. I personally did not enjoy the movie. The story was quite confusing and probably I am a bit dumb to understand. I admit both Michael Keaton and Edward Norton acted extraordinary well. However, I do notI think most people are going to hate. I personally did not enjoy the movie. The story was quite confusing and probably I am a bit dumb to understand. I admit both Michael Keaton and Edward Norton acted extraordinary well. However, I do not understand why people like how Emma Stone acted in that particular movie. I like Emma in many movie, but in Birdman she did not play a big role and I did not see much acting from it. Overall, I do not like the movie and probably not going to watch it again.… Expand

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SnowDayMay 29, 2015

Not funny, not exciting, and not anything I will be watching again. I recommend this movie for insomniacs who need something to fall asleep to, and hipsters that like to pretend it's a work of art.

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NeilG1217Nov 16, 2014

Hollywood has a long and hostile tradition of mocking theater, and this movie is part of that tradition. We are supposed to both care about, and laugh at, Keaton's character's attempts to go from Hollywood to Broadway. However, the tensionHollywood has a long and hostile tradition of mocking theater, and this movie is part of that tradition. We are supposed to both care about, and laugh at, Keaton's character's attempts to go from Hollywood to Broadway. However, the tension and the humor are both based on something that resembles mental illness but is passed off as magical realism, which felt out of place. While there are things to like, mixing all these elements and more made the movie feel confusing, and undermined both the tension and humor for me.… Expand

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jlplandMar 2, 2015

Boring, boring, Slow and uncomfortable. There's nothing interesting except for a lot of great actors wasting their time making you waste yours , do not Recomendate, Dont waste your time

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lauranycDec 21, 2014

To see a would-be artist suffer, be consumed by her art while producing a masterpiece, go watch Black Swan. To be dragged along on every drinking binge you've had with your suffering, drunk, artist friends who hang on too long to the dreamTo see a would-be artist suffer, be consumed by her art while producing a masterpiece, go watch Black Swan. To be dragged along on every drinking binge you've had with your suffering, drunk, artist friends who hang on too long to the dream only to be destroyed by it, go see Birdman. Good acting, interesting direction, terrible script. Boring after 20 minutes.… Expand

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dierregiJan 18, 2015

Washed up Hollywood star Riggan wants to prove he is a “real” actor by directing and starring a play on Broadway. But perhaps he cannot, because he is mental.

Wrapped around the claustrophobic world of actors, the movie is an exercise inWashed up Hollywood star Riggan wants to prove he is a “real” actor by directing and starring a play on Broadway. But perhaps he cannot, because he is mental.

Wrapped around the claustrophobic world of actors, the movie is an exercise in navel-gazing and smugness. I guess it must be a big deal for a Hollywood superstar to prove to his peers that he is not just a money-making machine but also a talented actor. However, I truly do not care about the hysterics and anguish of Hollywood actors.

That is why, when Birdman was acclaimed by the critics I already suspected yet another inflated balloon full of nothing. I waited until I could watch the movie for free, because I was very reluctant to waste money on yet another “Academy-worth” piece of crap and I am very happy I saved my hard-earned money.

The joke is twice on the audience, because the other theme explored by Birdman, besides narcissist actors, is audience stupidity. Not being the sort of person who cares about superheroes movies, I was nevertheless annoyed by the fact that the public of said movies is vilified by this piece of elitist crap.
It is difficult to point out what I disliked most about Birdman, since I hated everything: the overbearing drum soundtrack, characters shouting their lines, the smugness of the whole concept, the patronizing dialogues, etc… I do not even think Keaton was so great in it.

Finally, it is depressing to notice that the number of movies I want to walk out from is increasing exponentially. After decades of watching movies, what I expect is an interesting story told in an engaging way, but what I find is more and more egotistic directors busy only with producing crap bearing their trademark signature, being it Tim Burton Goth-chic or Wes Anderson smug-naïve.… Expand

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WindupgirlJan 18, 2015

I walked out after an hour. Don't worry...I've read how this piece of trash ends.

The people reviewing on this site are delusional...I'd much rather watch Seth Lloyd give a You Tube lecture on quantum mechanics. His laugh alone is moreI walked out after an hour. Don't worry...I've read how this piece of trash ends.

The people reviewing on this site are delusional...I'd much rather watch Seth Lloyd give a You Tube lecture on quantum mechanics. His laugh alone is more engaging than this nonsense...… Expand

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Mancunian2014Jan 13, 2015

I went in to see Birdman with zero expectations and thank goodness I did. Aside from the lovely Naomi Watts and the newcomer (to me) Miss Riseborough, there is very little I could like, let alone tolerate, in this movie. The continuousI went in to see Birdman with zero expectations and thank goodness I did. Aside from the lovely Naomi Watts and the newcomer (to me) Miss Riseborough, there is very little I could like, let alone tolerate, in this movie. The continuous camera rolling is really nothing innovative (way to copy Russian Ark, Inarritu...) so I don't understand what all the fuss over that was. Moreover, the film was simply loud with too much yelling, breaking and torturous drum-beat music. I had a headache after leaving the theatre. Just because it's "New Yawk and Broadway, baby" doesn't mean poor viewers need to be practically browbeaten into loving it with noise, aggression and uncontrolled emotions that are impossible to empathize with.

And of course the movie's failed plot line and tasteless attempt attempt to make light of a has-been actor's possible schizophrenia was probably a better idea on paper than in "real", cinematographic life. Birdman is really just the result of a film student not listening to his elders when they've said, "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should." And all of you should not watch this demnetia, whether you can or can't. Please do not feed this giant troll of movie that so many otherwise logical and nice people seem to love and urinate adulation over.… Expand

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ealeydJan 2, 2015

This is a hugely disappointing film - some funny lines but the overall whole is just not up to it. Very up itself and desperate to show how clever the filmmaker is

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ConjureFeb 23, 2015

My god, what a piece of junk Hollywood foisted on the general public with this movie.
After watching the first 25 minutes of it I realized that I had wasted 30 minutes of my life.
The movie should have been titled “The Bird” because itMy god, what a piece of junk Hollywood foisted on the general public with this movie.
After watching the first 25 minutes of it I realized that I had wasted 30 minutes of my life.

The movie should have been titled “The Bird” because it was so awful. Overacting, poor script, and unrealistic dialogue all fitted into the formula for this flick. It was Hollywood’s overindulgence to itself.

I am glad Michael Keaton got a chance to star in a movie but his acting was so over the top. And the same applied to Edward Norton, who is a fine actor.

I am sure a better movie could have be written about an actor who wanted to transition from Comic Hero to a dramatic actor. But this movie falls so flat on its face it needs nose surgery.… Expand

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AkashVijayJan 18, 2015

All credit to Lubezki for his stunning camera work and to all the actors for bringing their A game. But despite their best efforts Birdman doesn't work. So much of it feels self-consciously quirky and in many cases, downright sophomoric. TheAll credit to Lubezki for his stunning camera work and to all the actors for bringing their A game. But despite their best efforts Birdman doesn't work. So much of it feels self-consciously quirky and in many cases, downright sophomoric. The film's most embarrassing attempt at humour is when Mike (Edward Norton) describes an ageing theatre critic (Lindsay Duncan) as having a face that looks "like she just licked a homeless man's ass." Really? That’s what passes for funny these days?
But the biggest problem with the film is its utter superficiality and pretentiousness. Tackling everything from the challenge of living in the present in a post-as-it-happens world, to the struggles of modern-day parenting, to the uncomfortable compromises made for celebrity status, to the folly of critics who aren't "courageous" enough to offer the world anything but cynicism, this film is all over the map. Sadly not one theme is explored with a shred of depth. Same can be said for a lot of Inarritu's previous films (babel most notably). Birdman is ambitious but flawed and ultimately self-defeating.… Expand

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silveradoMar 7, 2015

Some of my very favorite movies are about the subject of taking a look behind the curtains of the movie industry. I'm talking about the brilliant films All About Eve and Sunset Boulevard. Both movies featured an actress, struggling with ageSome of my very favorite movies are about the subject of taking a look behind the curtains of the movie industry. I'm talking about the brilliant films All About Eve and Sunset Boulevard. Both movies featured an actress, struggling with age and a declining career. As I am writing this I realize why I probably loved these film's anti hero's and why I hate Birdman: only women are awesome when hysterical, defenitely not men. Lately I kind of start to hate modern 'art house' movies. These movies take themselves so serious, and that's why they are so boring. In my opinion, opposite a cynical caracter should be a loveable and warm caracter. But in the movies of especially this Inarrity guy, all caracters drown in their indulging misery. It's like you, the movie goer, is forced to agree with him, which I completely reject.… Expand

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diondiikaFeb 25, 2015

I don't understand of all the critics praising this dull movie, and what really inconvenient is that this movie won Academy Award's Best Picture, this movie should've nominated at Razzies anyway, rather than Oscars

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shaunmedJan 17, 2015

Not without merit but reviews of this film are again an example of an industry that celebrates itself. The story is just plain uninteresting and never gains any emotional involvement from the viewer as the protagonist is confused even in hisNot without merit but reviews of this film are again an example of an industry that celebrates itself. The story is just plain uninteresting and never gains any emotional involvement from the viewer as the protagonist is confused even in his own role.… Expand

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victoratorFeb 23, 2015

My God. What a complete disaster and disgrace to moviemaking. This 'movie' is a bunch of jibberish that makes no sense. It's painful to watch, it's boring and while you sit there waiting for something to happen every passing minute is justMy God. What a complete disaster and disgrace to moviemaking. This 'movie' is a bunch of jibberish that makes no sense. It's painful to watch, it's boring and while you sit there waiting for something to happen every passing minute is just another nail to the coffin. Spoiler: Nothing happens! It's a load of crap. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!… Expand

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Gerry863Feb 23, 2015

Only Hollywood types would love this weird film. Music was terrible, filmography was worse. Acting consisted of shouting at each other. I certainly wasn't entertained by this crap. If this was a film about Hollywood it shows how bad it has become.

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screenqueenJan 1, 2015

This film should be called the Emperor's New Wings. It's as irrelevant and pretentious as the characters on screen. I was thankful for the gimmicky "single shot" technique as it gave me something to watch for two painful hours. Of course, IThis film should be called the Emperor's New Wings. It's as irrelevant and pretentious as the characters on screen. I was thankful for the gimmicky "single shot" technique as it gave me something to watch for two painful hours. Of course, I fell for the hype surrounding this awful film. The drum track is annoying.As others have said, "different" does not mean "better." As far as calling it a comedy, I'm not sure what idiot decided that. I snickered maybe twice, but never even laughed aloud. This movie was pigeon poop.… Expand

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sobellejanetMar 1, 2015

We watched it because it won Best Picture. Why I don't know (that it won). For a film to truly connect and be likable, it's helpful to be able to like some of the characters. I can't remember when I've ever been introduced to such aWe watched it because it won Best Picture. Why I don't know (that it won). For a film to truly connect and be likable, it's helpful to be able to like some of the characters. I can't remember when I've ever been introduced to such a shallow, angry, selfish, bunch of hipsters. For that's what they are. Just edgy hipsters with lots and lots of "clever" snarky lines. I suppose Hollywood finds this meaningful as that is about all they know, but the rest of us are lucky enough to live away from that empty world of full time self absorption. Maybe the way it was shot was innovative; that certainly doesn't make it worthy of anything more than some technical achievement. I had stopped reading the 1st book in Will Durant's History of Civilization series to watch this movie. What a mistake. There is more value for the soul and intellect in any 1 page of that book than anywhere in the entire length of this movie.… Expand

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kingofkoopasApr 7, 2015

This movie is one of the worst things I have ever seen. I had fifteen minutes left and I had to turn it off, I just could not leave my brain off any longer. This pile of crap won best picture? This movie is pointless, and extremely boring,This movie is one of the worst things I have ever seen. I had fifteen minutes left and I had to turn it off, I just could not leave my brain off any longer. This pile of crap won best picture? This movie is pointless, and extremely boring, nothing ever happens. What a pretentious pile of ****. I know that there are people in this world who will call something like "Schindler's List" crap. And even though that person is probably a moron, it is still just an awful OPINION. Birdman being a pile of **** is not one of those opinions, it's a FACT. Bandwagon idiots want to feel smart and act like they see something that we cannot, lol. You idiots want to feel smart huh? Well then get me an A on my calculus homework. Or write me my five page essay on J.S. Bach!… Expand

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clivelipsettDec 10, 2014

Fun central idea about a theater production takes an off-kilter approach to conventional character foibles, cliche relationships and stereotypes. It's all familiar except for the stylistic way it's put together. The magical realism theme isFun central idea about a theater production takes an off-kilter approach to conventional character foibles, cliche relationships and stereotypes. It's all familiar except for the stylistic way it's put together. The magical realism theme is kept barely alive just to have a fanciful set-piece in the third act which doesn't add any depth. The contrast of an Ex-Blockbuster Superhero actor clawing his way back to Broadway Stage legitimacy is occasionally rewarding in a handful of scenes spaced between too many predictable ones.… Expand

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MurrayTJan 11, 2015

This is a good example of the disconnect between film critics and movie goers. The critics watch so many movies, and here they see something different and they're intrigued. However, different doesn't mean good, and this movie is not good. ItThis is a good example of the disconnect between film critics and movie goers. The critics watch so many movies, and here they see something different and they're intrigued. However, different doesn't mean good, and this movie is not good. It spans from boring to ridiculous to can't-wait-until-it's-over.
Critics fawn over the art of the film, and there indeed it may earn 8 of 10. The rest of us are interested in the entertainment of the movie, and that's where it earns 1 of 10.… Expand

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henrickzFeb 22, 2015

I'm glad my wife and I rented this on iTunes and didn't spend the money at a theatre. I can't believe this film is rated as highly as it is. I've seen worse films but I have seldom been this disappointed. It's highly overrated. My onlyI'm glad my wife and I rented this on iTunes and didn't spend the money at a theatre. I can't believe this film is rated as highly as it is. I've seen worse films but I have seldom been this disappointed. It's highly overrated. My only thought is it's unique so all of the critics just fell in love with the idea that it's not some type of sequel, prequel, crap fest that Hollywood usually puts out. I will say this is a unique film and it's definitely different.… Expand

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skykappahFeb 24, 2015

The only reason I can think of, how people could like this film was because they were afraid of snooty alternative types calling them dumb. Really... it was crap... and for it to win an Oscar... well it figures, because awards mostly goThe only reason I can think of, how people could like this film was because they were afraid of snooty alternative types calling them dumb. Really... it was crap... and for it to win an Oscar... well it figures, because awards mostly go against the grain. Good acting by Keaton though, everybody else seemed too absorbed in the fact that they were in an Oscar baiting movie. I watched the nominated films before the awards and knew Birdman would win. So embarrassingly predictable.… Expand

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franissavioFeb 22, 2015

Wow, this BIRDCRAP swept Oscar, an award made by, of , to hypocrites in Hollywood. Like the movie title says 'the unexpected virtue of ignorance'‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼

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loulou11Feb 22, 2015

This is the worst picture I had to sit through. It was depressing an not entertaining at all. Acting may have been good but the movie was one I wish I had not bothered to see.

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amboyNov 20, 2014

This is a mixture of backstage comedy and science fiction; they don't mix. All About Eve and Batman must forever remain strangers. The result is a miserable hash that has nothing to say about creativity, fantasy, or indeed anything else.This is a mixture of backstage comedy and science fiction; they don't mix. All About Eve and Batman must forever remain strangers. The result is a miserable hash that has nothing to say about creativity, fantasy, or indeed anything else. The cast tends to mumble, and that may be a mercy. Profoundly awful.… Expand

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FairFaithFeb 21, 2015

In recent weeks I have read a number of critics reviews and recommendations for the movie and it's worthiness of an Oscar. I was also curious about the themes of art imitating life with Michael Keaton's performance, as well as a cinemaIn recent weeks I have read a number of critics reviews and recommendations for the movie and it's worthiness of an Oscar. I was also curious about the themes of art imitating life with Michael Keaton's performance, as well as a cinema verite look at fame, ego, and art. While it is true these themes were explored, it didn't seem authentic, rather just another exercise in ego for these actors and Director. This is a congratulatory piece of film making made for the critics to validate THEIR wit, intelligence and insight on what poses as Art. Hope you all had fun, but I a real ticket purchasing human thought it was a scam......… Expand

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jaytcachedFeb 22, 2015

pre·ten·tious This years critics darling is like last years American Hustle good character acting in a utterly boring movie. How do these artsy idiots brainwash themselves into giving accolades to this overrated piece of **** If this ispre·ten·tious This years critics darling is like last years American Hustle good character acting in a utterly boring movie. How do these artsy idiots brainwash themselves into giving accolades to this overrated piece of **** If this is movie of the year then it was a bad year. No real laughs or cries and the ending was totally predictable and par for the course of the new trend of movies never reaching a true conclusion. **** you academy!… Expand

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Bio-Machine-AbhMar 9, 2015

I literally fell asleep. Maybe at another time I could appreciate a movie like this, but ultimately it came off as overly narcissistic, basically it was by thespians, about the struggle of being a thespians, then promoted or highly rated byI literally fell asleep. Maybe at another time I could appreciate a movie like this, but ultimately it came off as overly narcissistic, basically it was by thespians, about the struggle of being a thespians, then promoted or highly rated by thespians to help their friend thespians. Nothing is wrong with that, but a film should be rated on its merit, not how much your friends like it. It also comes off as lazy writing. Autobiographical type fiction, that basically means all you have to do is write down what events happened during the day. "I woke up, took a shower, went to work, ate a sandwich."… Expand

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Loler13grJan 28, 2015

I regret every single euro I gave to watch that movie. The only good things about it was the directing and some of the performances. Other than that the plot is really boring and did not keep me interested , only the main character has anyI regret every single euro I gave to watch that movie. The only good things about it was the directing and some of the performances. Other than that the plot is really boring and did not keep me interested , only the main character has any development , the camera that follows the actors around is interesting at the beginning but gets tiring after a while and the drum effect also get annoying. IMDb claims this movie is a comedy/drama which makes things even worse since the comedic parts are really awkward and do not fit in the movie at all. Finally I was really disappointed with the ending since the movie could have finished 10 minutes earlier during the final act of the play which may not seem a lot but it would really make a difference. The only enjoyable thing other than the pop-corn was the confrontation scene between Keaton and the play critic. I would suggest watching it only so you can form your own opinion about it.… Expand

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royphishoohJan 19, 2015

Yet another overrated Oscar nomination. Keaton's character is interesting, but overall the film is dull and pretentious. The irony bludgeons when is should deliver a light touch.

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HeiligebimbamJan 19, 2015

Maybe the euphoria surrounding this film pushed my expectations too high, but whatever the reasons I found this to be an average film. It was enjoyable, but nothing out of the ordinary. Considering that they give Oscars for a lot of rubbishMaybe the euphoria surrounding this film pushed my expectations too high, but whatever the reasons I found this to be an average film. It was enjoyable, but nothing out of the ordinary. Considering that they give Oscars for a lot of rubbish films these days, I am not surprised at the nominations, but I would not give it any awards whatsoever.… Expand

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Tone01Jan 15, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Look at me! My film is brilliant, the rest are crap.

While there are strokes of brilliance and humor in "Birdman," the sum effect is ennui and shock at the narcissistic disdain the director holds for audiences.

The plot is simple enough: a huge action star (Keaton) refusing to add another franchise film to his resume attempts to break away by mounting a pretentious, overstuffed play based on Raymond Carver's writings. A coterie of malcontents and neurotics abet Keaton. Using an experimental brush loaded with mysticism, surrealism and existential angst, Iñárritu follows the on and off stage drama in one take. (Acclimating to the lack of cuts takes a few moments, but an unbroken shot does not really add to this story just as it failed in Hitchcock's "Rope.")

The good is aforementioned. Unfortunately, the bad tilts the scale way over.

Partly meant as commentary about the nature of art and distilling culture to the lowest common denominator, the director beats a dead horse, resuscitates, and then beats it to death again.

Add commentary about the craft of acting on stage and film and stumbling upon success.

Ironically, those who are drawn by this big budget art film have the sophistication to realize the message already. Those who wouldn't see "Birdman" on a bet, the audience whose nose elitist Iñárritu tweaks, will never receive the message. Why should they? People like what they like, and if they like cotton candy let them go forth and eat. Only one with a huge ego – this director – would have the temerity to call anyone on their preferences.

Then add narcissistic, whining actors portraying every showbiz cliché while the film spools on and on and on.

Then add the irony of effects like those in frowned upon action tentpoles are what made the single shot possible in "Birdman."

The actors bought into this story. They give it their all and do good work, particularly Edward Norton. However, Zach Galifinakis proves he's out of his depth outside man-child roles for which he's best known. One wonders if Galifinakis was cast to prove the director's corollary.

Slow, boring, distasteful and insulting does not offer a pleasant experience. The best to be said is "Birdman" tried for heights others fear to attempt. Like Icarus, the wax melted.… Expand

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TomMattJan 20, 2015

The first hour is too boring. The drums playing in the back all the time makes me wanna go home. Edward Norton was the true star in this movie, is ridiculous how the other guy is overrated. He doesn't deserve to be nominated for a Oscar.

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supemoneylifeJan 25, 2015

I saw this described as a comedy but i cant say that it made me laugh even once. It seems more like some arty pose stuff to 'showcase' actors. I didnt like it tbh. I left half way thru so maybe it gets good about a hour in.

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exceeder616Feb 23, 2015

THsi movie was extremely boring. The camera moved way to much, i dont care if thats artictic it blows. I really didnt even know what the hell was going one because of it.

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Notacritic13Aug 6, 2020

Worst film ever in the history if mankind cannot believe I sat through this. I have no idea what it’s about and have wiped it from my mind.

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Knux0rzFeb 28, 2015

This movie is not for people who enjoy movies. It is for people who would interpret a black & white video of a rat as a metaphor for America's sins. Not enjoyable in any way, not funny, not dramatic. The movie made me feel uncomfortable andThis movie is not for people who enjoy movies. It is for people who would interpret a black & white video of a rat as a metaphor for America's sins. Not enjoyable in any way, not funny, not dramatic. The movie made me feel uncomfortable and bored the entire time. Also, I feel like the trailers for the movie should qualify as false advertising. 0/10, worst movie of the decade.… Expand

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raporgiJan 11, 2016

boring tripe. Its basically a rip on Death of a Salesman. I was expecting it to be some sort of weird movie about Michael Keaton being schizo and acting **** to people but no its a puddle deep drama which underutilizes the cast. Disappointing.

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FILMCRITIC22Feb 23, 2015

Honestly this movie doesn't deserve to win anything! It is SO BAD that when I saw it in theaters back in December, I yawned 15 times then left disappointingly. The Script was terrible, Storyline awful and the acting- I have never Emma Stone'sHonestly this movie doesn't deserve to win anything! It is SO BAD that when I saw it in theaters back in December, I yawned 15 times then left disappointingly. The Script was terrible, Storyline awful and the acting- I have never Emma Stone's acting be so horrible that this is definitely her worst movie that she has ever done! I can't even sleep knowing that this piece of garbage won best film of 2014. What was the Hollywood Foreign Press and The Academy of Motion Pictures and Science thinking by having this film win best picture!?… Expand

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vickyxs12Feb 22, 2015

Worst waste of time ever. Bad acting, bad plot, bad directing, bad edit, bad script, with empty scenes. The main character is a psycho-loser with a huge ego, just like the actor who plays it. Just awful.

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AvgassFeb 22, 2015

Detestable egocentric narcissistic selfish main characters mean you just don't care what happens to any of them. Four of us watched this and all agreed it was pretty disappointing. It offers not much more than gimmicky continuous shooting andDetestable egocentric narcissistic selfish main characters mean you just don't care what happens to any of them. Four of us watched this and all agreed it was pretty disappointing. It offers not much more than gimmicky continuous shooting and mild offensive shocks. I'm genuinely surprised at the number of positive reviews.… Expand

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vrchrisFeb 12, 2015

Once you get over the clever "one take" filming method its just a bore-fest with a few funny moments scattered about. Very well acted though just a shame the story is too minimal.

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GreatMartinOct 31, 2014

Without fail 1-2 times a year I get suckered in by a PR campaign and this year it is “Birdman The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance” being the full title but being known as “Birdman”. The film is being herald as a movie making technical feat,Without fail 1-2 times a year I get suckered in by a PR campaign and this year it is “Birdman The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance” being the full title but being known as “Birdman”. The film is being herald as a movie making technical feat, acting at its best, plus definite Oscar nominations for Michael Keaton and Edward Norton in some of the lesser media oversell. I bought in to it!

Keaton is a one time movie star who became famous playing the superhero Birdman who decides to come to Broadway in a play he has written, is producing, directing and is starring in for a comeback. Playing opposite is another film star (Naomi Watts) making her Broadway debut and Mike Shiner (Norton) a method actor who believes you use a real gun in a scene when he is going to be shot and drinking real gin on stage. Also involved is Laura (Andrea Riseborough), Keaton’s sometime lover, his daughter Sam, (Emma Stone) just recently out of rehab being her Dad’s assistant, his ex-wife Sylvia (Amy Ryan) and his attorney Zach Galifianakis.

It has been described as a comedy/drama, a first rate back stage story but regarding the former I laughed once and as far as the latter comes nowhere near “All About Eve”. There is one scene far fetched scene where The New York Times fictional critic, played by Lindsay Duncan, tells Keaton she will destroy his play, and him, for having the nerve to come to Broadway for his comeback.

Yes Keaton does a good job with what has to work with, Norton has some good moments but it is Emma Stone who makes the strongest impression.

Director Alejandro G. Inarritu, who co-wrote the film with Nicolas Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris and Armando Bo, also produced it. His gimmick, working with his cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, making it seem like the movie, even though taking place over a few days, was filmed in one continuous take and is very successful at it. The music, mainly drumming by Antonio Sanchez, at times is affecting but most of the time annoying.

I may wind up in the minority, and Keaton and Norton may get the Oscar nominations that are being talked about, but as a comedy or a drama or a satire “Birdman” doesn’t rate a worth seeing from me.… Expand

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LowbrowCinemaOct 26, 2014

Bravura filmmaking and a wonderful cast, excluding star Michael Keaton who simply can't pull this off, BIRDMAN is ultimately banal, self-indulgent claptrap signifying nothing but everything it purports to criticize.

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sacrecoronaNov 20, 2018

Damn that movies wasn't only boring but really bad. String together philosophical gibberish doesn't make a good movie.
A good movie has to be mind bending but exciting aswell.
A good movie has to address feelings but in a subtle way. WellDamn that movies wasn't only boring but really bad. String together philosophical gibberish doesn't make a good movie.
A good movie has to be mind bending but exciting aswell.
A good movie has to address feelings but in a subtle way.
Well this movie was boring, too artsy in a Andre Butzer vs Salvador Dali way. The way you think don't i understand this kind of art or do those critics suffer from some kind of groups dynamic. The camera wasn't groundbreaking at all its just some old technique used again. Its like someone building bricks out of stone with a chisel (cool but not really chain breaking in whats possible). Its like the Band Kraftwerk has made their music with age old instruments still nice music but nothing to talk about nothing game changin, like James Cameron did with state of the art techniques in Titanic. The music one of the most important parts in makin a good movie was a complete fail here. You cannnot take one annoying drum solo and put it on every scene. No Tarantino movie had been good at all if he had taken a f**in drum solo and put it on every scene. Music is a mood enhancer and not some artsy instrument to tell the world hey listen to that drum solo this movie really is artsy.
All in all the movie has done almost everything wrong that could have been done wrong.… Expand

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DOUGKNov 14, 2014

In spite of having good actors, this movie is a waste of time. Terrible story, including the use of terrible Raymond Carver book as basis for the play. Nothing about it makes sense or makes you want to watch it.

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kokolittFeb 26, 2015

Je ne comprend pas pourquoi ce film a une telle note... Je n'ai rien compris a l'histoire, film sans queue ni tete... en plus de ca il dure 2h... bref a ne pas voir...

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AthenerJun 12, 2015

Well it certainly does not deserve a zero score, but I thought it would be reasonable to balance off the ridiculous 10 point reviews this movie gets for its petentious and cheap acting acting performance, only getting an oskar for a cheap oneWell it certainly does not deserve a zero score, but I thought it would be reasonable to balance off the ridiculous 10 point reviews this movie gets for its petentious and cheap acting acting performance, only getting an oskar for a cheap one take effect and semi intellectual aesops about the performaing arts. I don't recommend this movie unless you are an actor or a critiq, because besides that the movie has no real audience.… Expand

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TheRealist2904Aug 29, 2015

How do people watch movies like this and give high ratings? This has to be one of the most obnoxious, boring, nonsensical, "ignorant" train wreck of a so called comedies I have ever seen. I cringed at almost every line spewed out of theHow do people watch movies like this and give high ratings? This has to be one of the most obnoxious, boring, nonsensical, "ignorant" train wreck of a so called comedies I have ever seen. I cringed at almost every line spewed out of the actors present in this crap-fest. Sure Michael Keaton was beyond perfect in the original Dark knight...but then 25 years later he signs up for a mind-boggling screw-up like this. Quite frankly he should be ashamed of himself. I mean c'mon if I wanted to watch a flippin' play I'd take a trip down to my local performing arts theater. The director of this movie Alejandro Inarritu created nothing but a snore-fest here...move along people, nothing to see here unless you are willing to be trapped in an unpoppable boredom bubble.… Expand

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LeesaPeaceJan 22, 2015

Should have walked out in the first 10 minutes because it only got worse! Some viewers did walk out half way through. A load of egocentric rubbish that's as American as it can get. Lousy plot with terrible ending.

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MetaVinceApr 18, 2015

Wow, won best movie because the Oscars refused to give American Sniper its due. This movie was just not good. Don't see Iñárritu's Babel or Biutiful, either. Overrated, just bad. Should have walked out...

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linten234Jan 2, 2021

This is probably the worst movie I've ever seen. Sure there are movies that are technically worse, but a big consideration for me is how overrated a movie is. If a movie wins best picture at the Academy Awards it better be damn good. Alas,This is probably the worst movie I've ever seen. Sure there are movies that are technically worse, but a big consideration for me is how overrated a movie is. If a movie wins best picture at the Academy Awards it better be damn good. Alas, this movie is not only not damn good, but it is horrendously bad. It's hard to justify even calling this a movie. It's basically a collection of random events which are somehow collectively meant to be some sort of profound statement. It is very frustrating to be lied to about a movie being good. Why the dishonesty from the critics? I think they must be bribed or just give positive reviews because they don't want studios and stars complaining to their bosses? I don't get it. Rex Reed's review says everything you need to know about this movie, and if you want the truth, I suggest you read it.… Expand

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AyvazaNov 15, 2022

the trailers are clearly not showing what this movie is about. i for my part watched this as a hero movie and got dissapointed. its all about actors who go through midlife crisis and their brain gibberish. i watched many movies but never onethe trailers are clearly not showing what this movie is about. i for my part watched this as a hero movie and got dissapointed. its all about actors who go through midlife crisis and their brain gibberish. i watched many movies but never one which is in my opinion highly praised but overrated like this. this is liked by journalists, who got some inside knowledge, so nothing for people who expect hero stuff, action or interesting characters. i am glad that i can give this a 0 star rating, people may give me a downvote but i dont care, i just regret watching this and wasting precious time which i could have spent watching mobile phone ads… Expand

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LegendaryAndrewMay 10, 2021

This movie contains mostly nothing but scandal, yelling, drugs and show some characters which are failed actors wanting to show something they can't, led by a director with lack of imagination and fantasy. Not interesting, boring action,This movie contains mostly nothing but scandal, yelling, drugs and show some characters which are failed actors wanting to show something they can't, led by a director with lack of imagination and fantasy. Not interesting, boring action, annoying music all over the movie and no plot, no logical and rational sequence of action.
Don't waste your time watching this movie, it's not worth it. Critics praised and overrated this movie cause of Hollywood's interests and corruption.
Think and compare this poor movie which won "Best Picture" award with "The Dark Knight", which didn't won best film in 2008, it wasn't even nominated and added to the short list of contenders. But was praised later by critics, most of them saying that maybe was "some of the best films in history of cinematography". Think of that, and that shows the corrupt environment of Hollywood, which give awards to people who satisfy their interests, just like in politics. Hollywood is a business place, not an artist worth industry, as it was maybe in other old days.… Expand

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AgentLviJul 7, 2023

Bad movie. The story is really bad, visual is bad, and the voice is also bad

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