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

Quick Info

Year
2014
Director
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Duration
120 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$103M

External Ratings

IMDb7.4
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes74%
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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Our Rating

7.6/10
7.5/10
Story
7.6/10
Acting
7.4/10
Direction
7.2/10
Cinematography
7/10
Music

Overview

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.5
Acting
7.6
Direction
7.4
Cinematography
7.2
Music
7

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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