Agreed, agreed. This scene is perfection on so many levels, but most of all, "this is where you belong - above them all." Just perfection. I watch it over and over, first for the music and the fact that he's flying, then for everything else it makes me consider.
The fact that it still looks like one continuous shot boggles my mind. There is some amazing direction and cinematography in this flick. This was such an amazing movie it feels unreal
@@jaigadiraju There are a lot of ways to hide a cut in a "continuous" shot, basically if anything crosses the frame that stretches from the top to the bottom of the frame you can hide a cut from one side of that divider to the other. Also any time the camera goes into a dark corridor you can hide a cut
***** Both protagonists live in decadence, both are antisocial and pathetically unsuccessful, his alter ego is what they want to be, there are times when the reality is questioned, and much more (Even Emma Stone and Helena Bonham Carter look the same in appearance of tramp Gothic) The only difference is that The Fight Club is well written cleverly and subtly story, Birdman is predictable to see the trailer.
that's ridiculous and offensive to both films. many films share similar basic attributes if you strip away direction style, character motivation, character relationship and all elements of theme. Many movies play with an alter ego character but that doesn't make them the same. As for Emma Stone, her character in no way serves the same purpose as Marla from Fight Club. in terms of theme, Fight Club is an anti-establishment, anti-capitalist escapist dream that serves to release the pent up emotions of american men. Birdman is a story of self and is about struggling when you're reality doesn't match up with how you see yourself, and is pretty meta about the art of film.
"Above them all." Those are the words that perfectly describe how I feel. This movie has given me a story that I can finally relate to. Thank you Birdman.
When a director the likes of Alejandro González Iñárritu chooses Rachmaninov's 2nd & Mahler's 9th for the film's musical background on critical scenes, it is evident to me he's far from being an ordinary director pretending to be arty - Alejandro is among the few that sees filmmaking as a medium to express the human nature with all its virtues and errors, within an inspiring content... bravo!!
In my case, I´ve loved films all my life, but this movie reminded me of how amazing, powerful and magical cinema can be. One of my favourite movies ever.
0:20 I think this part is really sad... you can see how scattered and fried Riggan's mind is and its upsetting to see people slowly falling apart. I understand he feels a sense of freedom when he flies, and its nice to see his happiness in THAT moment, but its also disturbing knowing how much his grip on reality is slipping...
I disagree. So many people take cabs in New York City. There is no evidence that he was actually in the cab the entire time, because we never see Riggan leave one.
I was drawing birds since I could draw. I wanted to enter the aviation while at highschool. I dreamt of running fast and then jump face down and starting to fly over the street. I would love wingsuite. This is one of the most inspiring scenes of modern movies, and as a plus with Rachmaninov music... I feel I have been a flying creature in a previous life...
“Hey! Is this for real or you shooting a film?” “... A film” “You people are full of shit” Such an awesome line. Iñarritu was definitely inspired by the era of the French New Wave and its influence over cinema. They used unconventional methods to make the audience realize that they were watching a film but somehow further immersing them within the realm of the film.
This scene gives me chills everytime I see it. Anybody else was rooting for Michael Keaton at the Oscars??? This film is magnificent. Alejandro G. Iñarritu, sir, you are wonderful... *sigh*
Having watched this movie a huge amount of times, you get to see more and more details in it and every line kind of gets another level. Even the detail of the taxi he is using being beneath him all the time while he is flying if you watch closely. For me one of the greatest and meaningful movies ever created. It somehow spoke about a lot I experience and what I try to achieve in life.
Now that the decade is coming to an end, I´ve got to say that this scene may be my favourite from the 2010´s along with Arthur Fleck´s bloody smile in Joker.
Throughout the film, Riggan is stressed, pressured, and angry. It's not until the part where he jumps that he expresses true happiness. This film is so beautiful.
@@ludwigvanbeethoven5359 it’s actually one section from the 1st movement (Largo) and another section from the 2nd movement (Allegro Molto) instead of the 3rd movement (Adagio).
I laughed so freaking hard at this part when I saw it last night. I know it’s a magical moment, but still Michael Keaton flying made me laugh cause I know it really means he snapped or metaphorically he’s free from his usual constraints and can move on doing his acting. It’s brilliant.
Soundtrack i love it really suits the vibes of new york city and one man who have many dreams live in it along with other dreamers hardly ever got to see the sunrise. Hangin there. I hope youll find what youre looking for. 🙏🏻
Never knew that Bruce Wayne aka Batman knew how to fly. No problem for the Joker’s (Jack Nicholson) height scare at the end of Batman (1989). Alfred would be so proud.
I cant belive how well executed this movie was. The premise that they took his career and turned it into a tongue in cheek commentary about modern capeshit and capeshit acting careers was mind blowing. Its literally keaton reliving the slump after Batman 89!
I might just be stupid but I have always been wondering what really happened from this point on in the movie and just after this I finally noticed the taxi driver so I guess that would mean he did not die there but later is a whole other story.
8 1/2 is my all time favorite movie! Immediately spotted this little nod to it. This scene makes me so happy. The fluid camera movements and the themes in 8 1/2 are very similar as well in Birdman
Notice how he doesn't turn into Birdman in this scene - translation: his "serious" and "adult" theatre play is just as megalomaniac as the Hollywood wish-fulfillment blockbusters
I read that the part where the woman on another rooftop asks if it's real or if they're making a film was a real thing that happened while they were filming, and they decided not to cut and just left it in.
Was the shot of Superman flying at 0:11 a happy coincidence when they scouted for the location or was it intended from the beginning? Either way, how freakin brilliant is that?
The fact no one else is ever effected by his TK or freaks out seeing a man flying around is kinda evidence it's all in his head, and perhaps also in his daughter's head.
For some reason...this is one of the most beautiful scenes of anything I've ever seen.
He is free.
Agreed, agreed. This scene is perfection on so many levels, but most of all, "this is where you belong - above them all." Just perfection. I watch it over and over, first for the music and the fact that he's flying, then for everything else it makes me consider.
Woah I was holding back tears until I read your comment.
Yes. It feels like what humans yearn for, Freedom from Death and the Fear of Death. Immortality
He is on drugs
@nadia radia you can actually when he is flying that he is right above a taxi
I love how the end of the scene reveals that he was in a Taxi all this time.
Really?
Can you please explain this to me
The good one ever
From what I heard he has an illness and hallucinated the whole flying bit I guess
You can see the Taxi he's in, right below him when he's flying
@@sijisaju1304 xD
@@amanms1999 when did he ride it
The fact that it still looks like one continuous shot boggles my mind. There is some amazing direction and cinematography in this flick. This was such an amazing movie it feels unreal
D0nutLord alejandro inirittu at his best ,Just like in his other movie the Revenant,.
It was One Shot
@@mayankbhatt4526 There was a cut when the screen went completely white cuz of the sunlight.
Agree. Birdman is pure art. One of my favourite films ever. One of the greatest examples of movie magic I´ve ever got to watch.
@@jaigadiraju There are a lot of ways to hide a cut in a "continuous" shot, basically if anything crosses the frame that stretches from the top to the bottom of the frame you can hide a cut from one side of that divider to the other. Also any time the camera goes into a dark corridor you can hide a cut
This movie was so good, there's never been anything like it.
+magetaaaaaa
Wimplash, the Great Budapest Hotes are better that this movie.
+Mayo Tango131 To the notice, Whiplash, the Grand Budapest Hotel are different kind of movies so they aren't better than Birdman at all
CinemaRockPizzaSecond
But they are creative and original, Birdman is a remake of "The Fight Club".
*****
Both protagonists live in decadence, both are antisocial and pathetically unsuccessful, his alter ego is what they want to be, there are times when the reality is questioned, and much more (Even Emma Stone and Helena Bonham Carter look the same in appearance of tramp Gothic) The only difference is that The Fight Club is well written cleverly and subtly story, Birdman is predictable to see the trailer.
that's ridiculous and offensive to both films.
many films share similar basic attributes if you strip away direction style, character motivation, character relationship and all elements of theme. Many movies play with an alter ego character but that doesn't make them the same. As for Emma Stone, her character in no way serves the same purpose as Marla from Fight Club. in terms of theme, Fight Club is an anti-establishment, anti-capitalist escapist dream that serves to release the pent up emotions of american men.
Birdman is a story of self and is about struggling when you're reality doesn't match up with how you see yourself, and is pretty meta about the art of film.
If you look closely when he lands, the extra that walks behind him removes the cable that was making him float in the air. Incredible.
😮 Just saw it
Same I saw that as well.
Don't even need to look closely 😂
2:03
One of the best shots ever filmed. Birdman is truly a work of art.
I knew even before I clicked on the timestamp what scene you were referring to.
"Above them all." Those are the words that perfectly describe how I feel. This movie has given me a story that I can finally relate to. Thank you Birdman.
When a director the likes of Alejandro González Iñárritu chooses Rachmaninov's 2nd & Mahler's 9th for the film's musical background on critical scenes, it is evident to me he's far from being an ordinary director pretending to be arty - Alejandro is among the few that sees filmmaking as a medium to express the human nature with all its virtues and errors, within an inspiring content... bravo!!
hufemeve the movie also contained some of tchaikovsky’s 5th symphony
@@LukeFinleyLovesTransformers don’t forget ravel’s pavane
idk this scene really changed me it kind of opened up my love for film somehow
In my case, I´ve loved films all my life, but this movie reminded me of how amazing, powerful and magical cinema can be. One of my favourite movies ever.
Mainly because of the overture in the background, believe me
0:20 I think this part is really sad... you can see how scattered and fried Riggan's mind is and its upsetting to see people slowly falling apart. I understand he feels a sense of freedom when he flies, and its nice to see his happiness in THAT moment, but its also disturbing knowing how much his grip on reality is slipping...
reality .vs. imagination ...
- from Indonesia -
That's the point, his most heroic virtue is his ignorance of reality which makes him really capable of flying
Masterpiece. One of the best scene in cinema history.
At 2:42 the walking pedestrian unhooks the wired
damn you're right
Well spotted!
Holy shit you got a good eye
Holy shit! That was subtle! Thumbs up!
salinas831100 You, I assume?
This scene ie unforgetable for me. The movie, New York City and one of my favorite pianist Rachmaninov!
One of the best shots in film. Every person's dream.
00:54 you can hear the car start-up sound
He's flying in the whole scene but actually he's in the cab.
@@ReasonMakes
You need to listen carefully. I watched this film 25 times.
@@ReasonMakes turn up the volume bro, I can clearly listen to it.
I disagree. So many people take cabs in New York City. There is no evidence that he was actually in the cab the entire time, because we never see Riggan leave one.
@@jacobschiller4486 i mean, it's cleary hinted at because of the cab driver at the end
I really like that flash in his eyes at 0:46 before he jumped of the roof.
When I need to calm down, this music automatically plays in my head.
I was drawing birds since I could draw. I wanted to enter the aviation while at highschool. I dreamt of running fast and then jump face down and starting to fly over the street. I would love wingsuite.
This is one of the most inspiring scenes of modern movies, and as a plus with Rachmaninov music...
I feel I have been a flying creature in a previous life...
“Hey! Is this for real or you shooting a film?”
“... A film”
“You people are full of shit”
Such an awesome line. Iñarritu was definitely inspired by the era of the French New Wave and its influence over cinema. They used unconventional methods to make the audience realize that they were watching a film but somehow further immersing them within the realm of the film.
also Fellini ♥️
So you're telling me that woman was not an extra?
@@leonardogabrieltrevinoloba2377 Supposedly it wasn't an extra, according to IMDb trivia
@@leonardogabrieltrevinoloba2377 no she was the smartest person in the whole movie and this is where you belong
What’s an example
0:54 I simply love that scene. Especially the detail that is all in one shot. Amazing
This scene gives me chills everytime I see it. Anybody else was rooting for Michael Keaton at the Oscars??? This film is magnificent. Alejandro G. Iñarritu, sir, you are wonderful... *sigh*
Having watched this movie a huge amount of times, you get to see more and more details in it and every line kind of gets another level. Even the detail of the taxi he is using being beneath him all the time while he is flying if you watch closely. For me one of the greatest and meaningful movies ever created. It somehow spoke about a lot I experience and what I try to achieve in life.
Agreed. Watched this film many many time and recently found out there's a man of steel poster in this scene, crazy.
Michael Keaton: I'm flying Leo!
Leo DiCaprio: Yes! Michael Yes you are flying!
I just saw this movie for the first time and holy crap its incredible! I watched it again immediately after it ended!
i love this scene, it's hilarious. definitely my favorite in this film.
Ah, Rachmaninov! Soaring melodies, heart-tugging emotion ...
beautiful scene and great film!
Now that the decade is coming to an end, I´ve got to say that this scene may be my favourite from the 2010´s along with Arthur Fleck´s bloody smile in Joker.
Movies like this keep me from ending it all.
this is one of the best scene in hollywood movie history.amazing.
Throughout the film, Riggan is stressed, pressured, and angry. It's not until the part where he jumps that he expresses true happiness. This film is so beautiful.
"Stop the music!"
That's gonna be my new line whenever I walk into a random room. Lol
Masterpiece of a movie
cowsaysboo yes!
It's that look in his eyes just before he runs off to jump that does it for me every time. As if to say "Watch this!". 👍
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00:46 The thing Keaton does with his eyes there is some of the best acting i've ever seen.
Keaton’s acting is amazing
Wrong
I fuckin love this scene! This melody is soooooooooo beautiful..
simply a M A S T E R P I E C E!!!!
Rachmaninov's 2nd: adagio, for those who are interested.
+Grammar Police thank you
+Dr Strange You're welcome!
@@ludwigvanbeethoven5359 it’s actually one section from the 1st movement (Largo) and another section from the 2nd movement (Allegro Molto) instead of the 3rd movement (Adagio).
Big fan of the subtle eye movement at 0:43
Keaton is great
Its so urban, I don't think we've seen flying like this before, I love it.
2:41 man on left detaching cable on Keaton
I laughed so freaking hard at this part when I saw it last night. I know it’s a magical moment, but still Michael Keaton flying made me laugh cause I know it really means he snapped or metaphorically he’s free from his usual constraints and can move on doing his acting.
It’s brilliant.
This is one of the most magical scenes ever for me. I wonder if more movies have a scene like this
i swear every time i see this i cry happy tears
I can definetly see Keaton being the Vulture in Spider-Man Homecoming.
Oh My god HAHAHAHA
This scene reminded me so much of enter the void.
This scene fills me with like pure joy... just love it
Soundtrack i love it really suits the vibes of new york city and one man who have many dreams live in it along with other dreamers hardly ever got to see the sunrise. Hangin there. I hope youll find what youre looking for. 🙏🏻
The Gujarati taxi driver at the end of the scene is epic.. paisa devaa vagar chali gyo che 😅
FYI: That majestic musical theme is an excerpt from Rachmaninoff's 2nd Symphony. You can hear it right at the start of the second movement.
Respect for the Radiohead profile picture, btw. Also I love Rachmanioff's 2nd Symphony so much, majestic indeed!!
Stunning moment of cinema
This movie is the best movie i have seen in this modern day even this day!
Scenes like this make me fall in love with cinema
My favorite part, like no other scene.
0:11 Man of Steel poster behind Keaton
speak for your self tiger
Holy crap!
HOLY C!!!!!!! 😮😮😮😮😮😮
such a great film. just love this scene.
"i'm flying, i'm flying! he's flying he's flying, he's really really flying! "
There is a man of steel poster in the background! Lol!!!
Never knew that Bruce Wayne aka Batman knew how to fly. No problem for the Joker’s (Jack Nicholson) height scare at the end of Batman (1989). Alfred would be so proud.
I cant belive how well executed this movie was. The premise that they took his career and turned it into a tongue in cheek commentary about modern capeshit and capeshit acting careers was mind blowing. Its literally keaton reliving the slump after Batman 89!
I like mature movies filled with hope. I felt like a kid again.
I wouldn't say the movie is full of hope, but it's beautiful
There's something magical about this film
This is one of those movies where it takes multiple viewings of each scene to finally be like “Ohhhh, I get it!”
You can fly! You can fly! You can fly! You can fly!
"stop the music" - Epic level trolling by the director
esta ecena es de las mejores de la Historia del cine
Love the music in this scene
0:45 - there's a Superman flying poster in the background - I wonder if that's what gave him the idea.
I might just be stupid but I have always been wondering what really happened from this point on in the movie and just after this I finally noticed the taxi driver so I guess that would mean he did not die there but later is a whole other story.
Somewhere between desire and need, we are free.
Would've been alot better if you captured the scene leading to this, along'st its amazing speech given by subconscious Birdman.
Such beautiful music
It's the second movement of Rachmaninoff's Symphiny no.2
@@evanpapanickolaou5055 Thank you!!!
It's the most beautiful scene, I have had this dream to fly to escape this chaos
Taxi driver at the end is a brilliant
8 1/2 reference. I swear 99% of viewers didn't get it.
8 1/2 is my all time favorite movie! Immediately spotted this little nod to it. This scene makes me so happy. The fluid camera movements and the themes in 8 1/2 are very similar as well in Birdman
Love that someone else noticed this
Alejandro González Iñárritu, proudly Mexican
The batman & vulture
Notice how he doesn't turn into Birdman in this scene - translation: his "serious" and "adult" theatre play is just as megalomaniac as the Hollywood wish-fulfillment blockbusters
When we still had good movies, id play em over n over to catch everything n marinate in the vibe. Wtf happened we got nothin now.
I read that the part where the woman on another rooftop asks if it's real or if they're making a film was a real thing that happened while they were filming, and they decided not to cut and just left it in.
I don't know about this scene made me cry so much.
Lol that Indian driver was on fire 🔥 🔥 😂😂
slayer Is he Gujju?
"Haramkhor paisa diye Bina Chali gayo"
I love the score
The music should have played "There goes my hero..."
This must be the Spider-Man homecoming prequel.
introverts be like
Rachmaninoff!!
reality .vs. imagination ...
- from Indonesia -
Rachmaninoff is absolutely beautiful in this scene ... literal chills
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Michael Keaton is in it.
Batvulture
Someone should tell him about paramotors. Basically the closest version we have of men simply running into the air and flying!
Funnest part about the scene is the Man of Steel billboard in the background.
2:42 the guy that walks behind keaton quickly undoes his harness clip so he can run into the theatre.
Was the shot of Superman flying at 0:11 a happy coincidence when they scouted for the location or was it intended from the beginning? Either way, how freakin brilliant is that?
master, Keaton died on peace... fabulous picture...
The best scene in that movie. It still shouldn't have won best original screenplay over The Grand Budapest Hotel.
I completely agree, the world that Anderson created was incredible
Holden Musso Nightcrawler could have won.
All good competition but after watching them all, this still should have won
The fact no one else is ever effected by his TK or freaks out seeing a man flying around is kinda evidence it's all in his head, and perhaps also in his daughter's head.
BEST FILM EVER!!!!
Me when I cover myself in oil on a particularly rainy day.
This Vulture origin movie was amazing