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Birdman or (the unexpected virtue of ignorance), Fox Searchlight Pictures and Regency Enterprises present ; a New Regency/M Productions/Le Grisbi production ; an Alejandro G. In̋árritu film

Label
Birdman or (the unexpected virtue of ignorance), Fox Searchlight Pictures and Regency Enterprises present ; a New Regency/M Productions/Le Grisbi production ; an Alejandro G. In̋árritu film
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, some sexual content and brief violence ; Canadian Home Video rating: 14A
Main title
Birdman or (the unexpected virtue of ignorance)
Oclc number
900095465
Responsibility statement
Fox Searchlight Pictures and Regency Enterprises present ; a New Regency/M Productions/Le Grisbi production ; an Alejandro G. In̋árritu film
Review
"Birdman, more than most, seems a film that deserves a second viewing, not only to admire the work of Keaton and his co-stars, but to delve into its many layers."--Associated Press"This is a strange and beautiful and unique film, one of the best movies of the year."--Chicago Sun-Times"You want to latch onto Birdman's scruffy neck and fly wherever it goes, even if it's too close to the sun."--Toronto Star"One of the best movies of 2014."--San Francisco Chronicle
Runtime
119
Summary
A dark comedy story of an actor famous for portraying an iconic superhero as he 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
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
Unexpected virtue of ignorance
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