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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

2014, comedy, drama

120 minutes

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...

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8.4

based on 31 critics

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10

2015-01-15

A highly accomplished film on all levels. It is, quite simply, superb. Read more

10

Ian Crow of All Things Movies UK

2015-01-04

Whether its the fascinating way its filmed, the sheer intensity of the story or the attraction of incredible acting throughout, there is a spark flowing between every scene...

10

Derrick Carter of Are You Not Entertained?

2014-11-02

A delirious flick full of dark comedy, first world problems that seem devastating, and honest emotion.

9.0

2016-09-19

It is hard to think of any other contemporary film that can fill this space with such virtuoso acting, filming and directing. Read more

9.0

2014-11-29

A breathtakingly brilliant, multi-layered work that may have you beg for an encore performance immediately after fade to black. Read more

9.0

2014-10-24

A thought-provoking and inventive exploration of artistry, family, the difference between power, popularity, and prestige... Read more

8.0

2015-01-04

One of the most unique films I have seen... Read more

6.0

2014-12-05

Keaton is fantastic, as is the rest of the cast, with Norton pocketing every scene he appears in as a hyper-real version of his own notoriously pompous persona, but the material they're given to work with is tired and stale. Read more

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9.0

2015-01-25

Prachtige explosieve momenten, een bijzonder positief verhaal en een evenzo bijzondere film. Read more

9.0

Arno Bogaerts of Brainfreeze

2015-01-13

Vanwege de fantastische vertolkingen van vooral Keaton en Norton alleen al is de film zeker een kijkbeurt waard.

8.5

Tim Geurts of Filmmad

2015-01-22

Regisseur Alejandro González Iñárritu heeft met Birdman een meesterwerk geschapen.

8.0

Paul Hauer of Filmliefhebber

2015-01-31

Birdman is een film die intelligent in elkaar is gezet.

6.0

2015-06-05

Maar of ik de film nou zo spetterend vond? Nee. Read more

6.0

2015-01-22

De humor in de film was niet grappig genoeg en de dramatische momenten hebben nooit de impact waarop gericht wordt. Read more

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