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...a film that is just as much about the film industry itself, as it is about the pursuit of happiness, and our ridiculously desperate need to be admired, recognized, and respected by people that shouldn’t really matter to us.

If the theater frame story in Birdman plays a self-reflexive role, this is nothing but a manifestation of Hollywood's need to return back to its narrative roots.

When Keaton's perfection is combined with the film's bracing, topical, and strong social commentary on Hollywood, Broadway, acting, fame, and celebrity for this different modern world, "Birdman" becomes even larger of an achievement.

Michael Keaton is incredible as the washed-up, disillusioned actor hoping a Broadway play will revive his career. The black comedy plays on an irreverent version of Keaton’s own career while being a wholly original satire on celebrity and super heroes.