Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Michael Keaton | ... | Riggan | |
Emma Stone | ... | Sam | |
Kenny Chin | ... | Korean Grocer | |
Jamahl Garrison-Lowe | ... | Stagehand (Daniel) | |
Zach Galifianakis | ... | Jake | |
Naomi Watts | ... | Lesley | |
Jeremy Shamos | ... | Ralph | |
Andrea Riseborough | ... | Laura | |
Katherine O'Sullivan | ... | Costume Assistant | |
Damian Young | ... | Gabriel | |
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Keenan Shimizu | ... | Han |
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Akira Ito | ... | Translator |
Natalie Gold | ... | Clara | |
Merritt Wever | ... | Annie | |
Edward Norton | ... | Mike |
Actor Riggan Thomson is most famous for his movie role from over twenty years ago of the comic book superhero Birdman in the blockbuster movie of the same name and its two equally popular sequels. His association with the role took over his life, where Birdman is more renowned than "Riggan Thomson" the actor. Now past middle age, Riggan is trying to establish himself as a true artist by writing, directing, starring in and co-producing with his best friend Jake what is his Broadway debut, an adaptation of Raymond Carver's story, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love. He is staking his name, what little artistic reputation that comes with that name and his life savings on the project, and as such will do anything needed to make the play a success. As he and Jake go through the process of the previews toward opening night, Riggan runs into several issues: needing to find a replacement for the integral supporting male role the night before the first preview; hiring the talented ... Written by Huggo
This is an amazing film! Great acting and strong story, it will keep you on the edge of your seat. Some scenes had me laugh out loud. The film can get a little confusing or even perplexing at times, but in a good way. The soundtrack is original and supports the scenes brilliantly. The film is centered around a play (an adaptation of Raymond Carvers short story "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love", if you haven't read this: it is great). The cinematography couldn't be more spot one to refer to the fact that it is about theater. The magical realism might not be for everyone, and I am usually not a big fan, though in this film it gives the main character just the edge that it needs and it expresses his psyche well.
In this film, all elements work together to create a turbulent, wild story that is both highly entertaining and arty: it is exiting; it is sincere; it is intelligent and amusing. It might make your brain hurt a little.