Winner of 4 Oscars including Best Picture. This is a great movie, and I think it's based loosely on Michael Keaton's life as a former superhero actor whom wants to get back on his feet. But next year, Christmas Day, 2022, he'll be back as Batman in THE FLASH MOVIE.
The last scene summarizes the whole movie Thruthful and sincere Art vs Popular and commercial productions He did in fact jumped and died, thats what thuthful art wanna tell, but most people dont wanna get into serious stuff, so we go after that commercial part of entertainment, and thats what Sam (his daughter) was trying to do by watching his dad fly. SAM represented us, the spectators
and if you noticed... most of the big castings were former superhero actors to fit the theme of the movie on a meta level. gwen stacy from spider-man, hulk, batman etc.
I don't think there's actually any ambiguity in the ending, we're just conditioned to expect ambiguous endings nowadays and the magic realism wrongfoots people. Riggan really is flying at the end, despite the earlier scenes of his 'powers' being hinted as false. Birdman is a Hercules-style myth about an artist undergoing a series of trials he has to surpass to become the archetypal auteur; it's only when he finally no longer values his ego above his art the transformation is complete. His flying at the end represents his ultimate success over the obstacles placed in his path. If there's ambiguity it's whether it's worth someone creating great art at such personal cost to those around them, rather than the narrative events of the film.
I love that you two had a true discussion about what is art and what is film after watching this movie I feel like that was the point. Michael Keaton everyone else involved wanted to make that point I’ve never been able to see movies in the same way again after this movie. I feel it is a masterpiece and wish more people would take a look at it glad you guys took the time to watch it and experience it because that’s all I’ve ever been able to describe it as is an experience!
The director has said he was well aware he needed to make this story as a comedy, or it would come off as the most insufferably pretentious and conceited movie ever, basically a long rant about how he's a genius artist who the mean old critics just don't understand (so basically Lady in the Water). And darn if he doesn't actually pull it off.
Which is why I never understood the notion that this movie is pretentious. Like hello, it's fucking satire lol, you should love this movie if you don't like Hollywood.
You know Michael Keaton was the first Batman in the franchise. Inarritu wrote this for Keaton or at least he said he wouldn't make this film without him.
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I always felt like this movie was a wink and a nod to Michael Keaton's career defining Batman and maybe his own passage as an actor from the popcorn crowd-pleasing heights. And if you want something else pretentious/crazy/artsy with a great dollop of horror thrown in too, I highly recommend "Velvet Buzzsaw" with Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo. AND THEN, if you want another great pairing of them, check out "Nightcrawler".
"I don't remember who Michael Keaton is.." DUDE! He is BATMAN! ("I'm Batman!") That's the whole point. He is Birdman. (It was actually Michael Keaton's line in the film, the initial line was going to be "I am the Night" or "I am vengeance" but then when they filmed it Keaton ad-libed the "I'm Batman". It may sound such a detail to you now because you are so used to line.)
This was the best picture winner starring Michael Keaton and directed by Alejandro Inarritu who won won best director. Michael Keaton lost to Eddie Redmayne who won his oscar for best actor for playing Steven Hawking
The first time I saw it I was bored but it grew on me. Now, it's one of my favorite movies. Another interesting thing is they filmed it in one continuous take and there's no hints of breaks of scenes. I don't know about others but at first I thought Keaton had some kind of powers too. But the movie put us, the audience, literally in his mind. Like what he saw, perceived things, imagined, etc. We ARE the manifestation of his being (both inner and external self).
Yes, he jumped. You need to understand though that Pedro Aldomovar took a whole lot of artistic freedom to reveal this character's psychology and his desperate pursuit to create great art in the end of his careen.
I think you should spend a little more time with this type of movie to help put the action/CGI films in better perspective. I would suggest Seeking A Friend For The End of The Word (2012) with Steve Carell.
Winner of 4 Oscars including Best Picture. This is a great movie, and I think it's based loosely on Michael Keaton's life as a former superhero actor whom wants to get back on his feet. But next year, Christmas Day, 2022, he'll be back as Batman in THE FLASH MOVIE.
OOOOOOOHHHHHH YEAAAAAAAHHHH
The last scene summarizes the whole movie
Thruthful and sincere Art vs Popular and commercial productions
He did in fact jumped and died, thats what thuthful art wanna tell, but most people dont wanna get into serious stuff, so we go after that commercial part of entertainment, and thats what Sam (his daughter) was trying to do by watching his dad fly.
SAM represented us, the spectators
I interpret the ending as him jumping to his death, his daughter seeing his body on the ground, and then mentally breaking.
He's soaring high
I don't see it that way. Too pedestrian and oversimplified. For me. Carry on as you see fit.
ehh, seems like a huge reach
and if you noticed... most of the big castings were former superhero actors to fit the theme of the movie on a meta level. gwen stacy from spider-man, hulk, batman etc.
I don't think there's actually any ambiguity in the ending, we're just conditioned to expect ambiguous endings nowadays and the magic realism wrongfoots people. Riggan really is flying at the end, despite the earlier scenes of his 'powers' being hinted as false. Birdman is a Hercules-style myth about an artist undergoing a series of trials he has to surpass to become the archetypal auteur; it's only when he finally no longer values his ego above his art the transformation is complete. His flying at the end represents his ultimate success over the obstacles placed in his path. If there's ambiguity it's whether it's worth someone creating great art at such personal cost to those around them, rather than the narrative events of the film.
I love that you two had a true discussion about what is art and what is film after watching this movie I feel like that was the point. Michael Keaton everyone else involved wanted to make that point I’ve never been able to see movies in the same way again after this movie. I feel it is a masterpiece and wish more people would take a look at it glad you guys took the time to watch it and experience it because that’s all I’ve ever been able to describe it as is an experience!
The soundtrack for this movie is basically just a big drum solo
and bits and pieces of 19th century romantic classical music
The director has said he was well aware he needed to make this story as a comedy, or it would come off as the most insufferably pretentious and conceited movie ever, basically a long rant about how he's a genius artist who the mean old critics just don't understand (so basically Lady in the Water). And darn if he doesn't actually pull it off.
Which is why I never understood the notion that this movie is pretentious. Like hello, it's fucking satire lol, you should love this movie if you don't like Hollywood.
Makes so much sense, i usually dont really like art movies, but i LOVE this one
Oh my God I've been waiting forever for someone to react to this. Immediately subscribed
There are several reactions to this movie on UA-cam (not trying to steal or lessen their thunder). I'm waiting for a Munich (2005) reaction.
Correction: these guys are the 2nd channel to react to Birdman.
I feel like this movie absolutely perfectly captures the energy of doing theatre, all the interactions are so spot on.
Absolutely amazing film. Some of the shots are absolutely insane and really make you wonder how they were even able to hide the camera
The best part was when he called her lazy, that was a very unorthodox yet totally accurate observation.
One of the few times when the academy got it right with best picture.
I don't agree, for me boyhood was way better.
I love, love, LOVE this film! Well done guys, thanks for taking this on.
You know Michael Keaton was the first Batman in the franchise. Inarritu wrote this for Keaton or at least he said he wouldn't make this film without him.
Now, u need to react to The Revenant (if u didn't see it), same director than Birdman and Leonardo Dicaprio's first acadamy award for best actor.
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I always felt like this movie was a wink and a nod to Michael Keaton's career defining Batman and maybe his own passage as an actor from the popcorn crowd-pleasing heights.
And if you want something else pretentious/crazy/artsy with a great dollop of horror thrown in too, I highly recommend "Velvet Buzzsaw" with Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo. AND THEN, if you want another great pairing of them, check out "Nightcrawler".
"What was that?!" - A piece of Art.
Yessss this is my favourite movie of all timeeeee
"I don't remember who Michael Keaton is.." DUDE! He is BATMAN! ("I'm Batman!")
That's the whole point. He is Birdman.
(It was actually Michael Keaton's line in the film, the initial line was going to be "I am the Night" or "I am vengeance" but then when they filmed it Keaton ad-libed the "I'm Batman". It may sound such a detail to you now because you are so used to line.)
This movie is truly enthralling. For me as a creator especially.
Have you guys seen The shape of water? another masterpiece of "Los tres amigos" as we call them in Mexico (Iñarritu, del Toro, and Cuarón)
You should check "Noises off" - ultimate movie about theater chaos)
This was the best picture winner starring Michael Keaton and directed by Alejandro Inarritu who won won best director. Michael Keaton lost to Eddie Redmayne who won his oscar for best actor for playing Steven Hawking
The first time I saw it I was bored but it grew on me. Now, it's one of my favorite movies. Another interesting thing is they filmed it in one continuous take and there's no hints of breaks of scenes.
I don't know about others but at first I thought Keaton had some kind of powers too. But the movie put us, the audience, literally in his mind. Like what he saw, perceived things, imagined, etc. We ARE the manifestation of his being (both inner and external self).
Everyone knows they filmed it in one continuous take, or edited that way. that was a big part of all the hype with this movie when it came out
this movie is a trip. edward norton is such a cool actor tho.
I think Riggin dies on stage and the whole bit after that is his fantasy from the taxi ride
NICE
I like the diversity of the movies you react to. Please react to Arrival (Denis Villeneuve). :D
Yes, he jumped. You need to understand though that Pedro Aldomovar took a whole lot of artistic freedom to reveal this character's psychology and his desperate pursuit to create great art in the end of his careen.
7:52 ..."egocentrical, but dependant of others"...
Please do a reaction to Munich (2005). It's an underrated Spielberg gem. 💎
Jaja when I saw this movie my face was Nigel and my brain was James.
Thanks for the video!! See you later!! Stay safe.😉
This isn’t the Hanna Barbara character but it is still awesome
I think you guys would definitely like "Eastern Promises," starring Aragorn, King of Gondor.
I really think he jumped to his death in the end. Maybe his daughter looking up means that she suffers from the same mental illness as her father does
Weird movie, great reactions!!!!
React to Apocolypto directed by Mel Gibson
What a great movie. The academy award was stolen from Michael Keaton this year.
Directed by Alejandro González Iñarritú... Mexican!
I think you should spend a little more time with this type of movie to help put the action/CGI films in better perspective. I would suggest Seeking A Friend For The End of The Word (2012) with Steve Carell.
19:19 The Devil.