The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance

Michael Keaton Soars in Mesmerizing ‘Birdman’

Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 23, 2014 - 4:58pm

Rating: 4.5/5.0

CHICAGO – There are parts of “Birdman” that are absolutely breathtaking, in dialogue, performance and visual acumen. Even its subtitle, “The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance” has a wonderful payoff. Michael Keaton provides an Oscar worthy performance as the title character.

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