Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Birdman

Mexican writer and director Alejandro González Iñárritu delivers another dazzling film with his fifth feature which triumphs on every level. A former movie star tries stages a comeback and artistic integrity by doing a play on Broadway which proves to be an uphill battle on every level. After his dazzling non-linear trilogy, Iñárritu's second character study of men on the verge of psychological and spiritual breakdown finds him on a new path with this glorious achievement. Michael Keaton stars with his best performance leading a stellar cast that includes Edward Norton, Naomi Watts, Emma Stone, Amy Ryan, Andrea Riseborough and Zach Galifianakis. Ace cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki delivers another stunning achievement that elevates the film to another level of mastery while composer Antonio Sanchez shines in his debut. 1001 Films' coverage of current releases.

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