Birdman


Birdman
In this highly-rated and decorated film, an actor who was famous for portraying an iconic superhero, struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself.

119 minutes.
No persons under 16 (Language, Violence).
Comedy, Drama, On the art circuit

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

Birdman beats Batman!
Birdman beats Batman!

Credits

Cast
Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Andrea Riseborough, Zach Galifianakis, Naomi Watts, Amy Ryan
Director
Alejandro González Iñárritu
ScreenplayAlejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo
MusicAntonio Sanchez
CinematographyEmmanuel Lubezki
EditingDouglas Crise, Stephen Mirrione
Sound formatsDolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, Datasat
SoundtrackAvailable
Made in2014
Produced byNew Regency Pictures, Worldview Entertainment, M Prods, Le Grisbi Productions, TSG Entertainment

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Film and Publications Board (FPB) Report (SA)

GenreComedy
LanguageStrong, frequent
NudityLow impact, male buttocks
SexMild and implied
ViolenceModerate to strong, fantastical
PrejudiceNone
BlasphemyNone
Drug abuseNone
Comments
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ScreenIt Report (USA)

Sex / Nudity
5
Violence
3
Blood / Gore / Gross
3
Guns / Weapons
4
Profanity
5
Alcohol / Drugs
4
Smoking
3
Disrespectful / Bad Attitude
4
Imitative Behaviour
4
Frightening / Tense Scenes
3
Jump Scenes
2
Tense Family Scenes
4
Music (Scary/Tense)
2
Music (Inappropriate)
0
Topics to talk about
4

CommonSenseMedia Report (USA)

Suggested age limit
16 +
Positive messages
2
Positive role models
2
Violence
3
Sex
3
Language
4
Consumerism
3
Drinking, drugs, smoking
3

Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

ReelViews
James Berardinelli quote icon Overall, Birdman offers two hours of thought-provoking entertainment. For those who have grown weary of the multiplex blockbuster culture, it's refreshing to have a filmmaker join the choir.
15
Metacritic.com
47 critics
18
Rottentomatoes critics
235 critics
17
Rottentomatoes tomatometer
Tomatometer quote iconA thrilling leap forward for director Alejandro González Iñárritu, Birdman is an ambitious technical showcase powered by a layered story and outstanding performances from Michael Keaton and Edward Norton.
18
Movie Review Query Engine
MRQE critics quote icon
17
CommonSenseMedia
Staff evaluation quote iconExcellent, mature dramedy about failure, success, identity.
20

What the People say

Metacritic.com users
279 users
16
Rottentomatoes users
46047 users
17
Internet
25294 Netizens quote iconUsing the 'M' Word Again... Masterpiece!
17

Average .. 86%

17

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