Good start, but then it gets ruined

The first must-see film of the year.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

One of the best movies I have watched in my entire life. Just amazing.

One of the best Michael Keaton Movies i ever saw!!! Only People with a lot of Gleichmut dont Like this brilliant Movie!

It took me 4 years but I finally got to see this tonight.It was what I expected: a subtle-not-so-subtle satire and poke at Hollywood, Broadway, celebrity, acting, fantasy, fame and reality.Many who have negatively reviewed this film have completely missed the point. Their loss.Deserved the Oscars it received.And the drum score was awesome! The Academy was totally off-base with its decision to deny it a nomination.

The film is a rich complex piece of cinematography. It is not a 'movie' but a piece of cinema which satirises 'movies'. It deals with multiple concepts through its diverse array of characters, which I hope allows for everyone to leave with something at the closing credits. For me it has mostly helped me have a better understanding of the manifestation of mental illness, but for others it may open their eyes to the shallow nature of our technocratic age or the consequences of the human ego.This genius piece of cinema is something to be truly respected. As we now respect works of Shakespeare or Chaucer, we should respect this film In the same way. I believe this because of the similarities between both pieces of art, Shakespeares work holds such fascination due to its philosophical qualities but also the limitless interpretations that can arise from his work and this is also true of Birdman. Therefore the film is something to be admired, thought about and analysed, it is not to be consumed simply as a 'movie'.