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

17/10/2014 (US)Drama, Comedy2h
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Michael Keaton

      Michael Keaton

      Riggan

    2. Emma Stone

      Emma Stone

      Sam

    3. Zach Galifianakis

      Zach Galifianakis

      Jake

    4. Edward Norton

      Edward Norton

      Mike

    5. Andrea Riseborough

      Andrea Riseborough

      Laura

    6. Naomi Watts

      Naomi Watts

      Lesley

    7. Amy Ryan

      Amy Ryan

      Sylvia

    8. Lindsay Duncan

      Lindsay Duncan

      Tabitha

    9. Merritt Wever

      Merritt Wever

      Annie

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    A review by tmdb39513728

    Written by tmdb39513728 on 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, existential downers, magic surrealism, telekinetic fury, dreams of flying, throwing tantru...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget$18,000,000.00

    Revenue$103,215,094.00

    Keywords

    • new york city
    • midlife crisis
    • superhero
    • dark comedy
    • times square
    • marijuana
    • broadway
    • magic realism
    • meditative
    • city life
    • father daughter relationship