Birdman

[randys1]

Maybe it is the actor in me, did some in High School, but this was one hell of a movie.

I think people who have been in that arena will get it more, maybe, but it is so well done, so out there but "in your face" at the same time that anyone could enjoy it.

[lame54]

11. spoiler alert

[Kingofalldems]

12. Thanks for telling us what happened.

No I won't be seeing it.

[progressoid]

2. Loved it.

I love well done cinematography.

I'm going to watch it again. I know I missed a lot.

[Skittles]

3. I enjoyed it

Michael Keaton was a gem as always but OMG Edward Norton - LOVE him!!!

[Arugula Latte]

13. Yes!

Anyone who doesn't admire Ed needs a good ass kickin!

[underpants]

23. I agree but I thought "Boyhood" was better

[patricia92243]

4. I didn't realize he committed suicide in the end. I was going to rent it, now not so much.

[randys1]

5. Not necessarily...Did he commit suicide or did his daughter see what he had

been seeing all along and was he not out the window.

Many layers to this movie, and it is an amazing movie in so many ways.

[Skittles]

20. I had been feeling a bit blue

I felt better after I howled watching Keaton and Norton fighting in their underwear

[Auggie]

6. Excellent film. I saw Birdman as a metaphor of what can happen to any of us ...

In my industry (advertising) we are young stars for a few decades until being "aged" out around 45-50, then many of us have to fend for ourselves through freelancing, starting our own businesses, or finding new careers. I saw a little of Riggan Thomson in myself at one time -- maybe not as crazy, but certainly in the same of boat. Anxious, frustrated, uncertain, and at times, questioning my very relevance.

Accompanying this great story is great execution -- acting, directing and cinematography. It deserved the Oscar.

SPOILERS

And that obscure ending -- does Thomson really kill himself? If he does, what makes Sam so in awe over his death?

Or is Thomson really "Birdman?"

[randys1]

7. She sees birdman, not Riggan...birdman was in the bathroom taking a dump, remember?

so her smile is her seeing what he has been seeing all along

Riggan is in bed and birdman is flying

[Arugula Latte]

14. I think she looked in the bathroom and he wasn't in there.

So then she looks out the window ... first down ... then up.

Interesting ending.

[randys1]

15. Been a fan since "Night Shift", between that and Beetlejuice, well, I am a fan LOL

[Skittles]

22. do you remember Mr. Mom?

He and Teri Garr were both gems

[bigwillq]

8. I thought it was fantastic.

Well-deserved Best Picture, Director and Screenplay.

I did think that Michael Keaton deserved to win Best Actor. He would have gotten my vote.

[randys1]

9. I havent seen the Alan Turing or Hawking movies yet, looking forward to them

[bigwillq]

10. The Imitation Game was fantastic as well.

I thought Benedict Cumberbatch was amazing.

I could not stand The Theory of Everything. I thought Eddie Redmayne was doing an impression, and I thought his performance was quite annoying, although it seems like I am one of the few who feels that way.

I saw every Best Actor nominee, and a few deserving that weren't nominated, and I would have given my vote to Keaton.

[nirvana555]

16. I wanted to like it but I just didn't "get" it. And BTW I believe the ending was (spoilers)

A metaphor. Several times in the film I think (I was loosing interest so I didn't pay that much attention) he was flying. I don't think he committed suicide. Also, shouldn't there be a time limit so people don't have to say spoilers at some point? I went to a game night party last weekend and we were talking about Breaking Bad and the host said, "don't say anything, I haven't seen it yet!" It's been over for almost two frickin' years!!!

[bigwillq]

17. There should be some common courtesy concerning spoliers

but the person who doesn't want to get "spoiled" is ultimately responsible, imo.

Example: If a title of a thread says "Birdman" and that person has not seen it, then they shouldn't open a thread that says "Birdman". Said thread may not be about the movie, but they need to take responsibility for threads they click on.

And, for some things, they need to just stay off social media.

Like the Oscars a few weeks ago. Big, live events like that usually have "running" commentary throughout the evening. If one doesn't want to be spoiled, then I suggest they stay off social media until the event is over because people are going to be talking about it.

[nirvana555]

18. Very good points, bigwillq. People should know not to open the thread. And, I IMHO, if

a T.V. show has been over for 1 1/2 years, it seems unreasonable that someone should expect that others not talk about it.

[bigwillq]

19. Totally.

[HeiressofBickworth]

21. I'm sorry for the spoiler -- completely thoughtless of me

[Orrex]

24. If only there were some way for you to edit your post.

If only...