Birdman, the “masterpiece” drama starring Emma Stone and Michael Keaton, has landed a new streaming home in the UK. Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, Birdman stars Keaton as a washed-up actor named Riggan Thomson, famed for his role as the titular superhero.
The synopsis reads: “In an effort to be taken seriously, a washed up, ageing celeb – famous for portraying an iconic superhero – attempts to mount a Broadway play.
“But as he struggles with the production and the opening night approaches, he battles with his ego and his efforts to recover his family, his career, and himself.”
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Released in 2014, Birdman was recently added to Prime Video, meaning viewers in the UK can stream the film now.
Joining Keaton and Stone on the stellar cast are stars including Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Naomi Watts, and Lindsay Duncan.
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On IMDb Birdman has a rating of 7.7 out of 10, with many user reviews praising the film and calling it a “masterpiece”.
One viewer said: “Whilst viewing Birdman, I spent the first hour of the film trying to decipher my emotions and opinions towards it, what I was watching was a weird, yet wonderful work of art. Truly though, ‘Birdman’ is a technical masterpiece.”
“This film is the definition of art. There is so much to appreciate about it on every single level of filmmaking. Masterpiece,” penned another.
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“Birdman is a masterpiece (there goes THAT word). At a time where movies feel like they have to choose to between comedy and tragedy, Iñárritu’s beauty works on us from the inside-out. It’s a human story, comedy, thriller, mystery, all rolled into one,” said one audience member.
Another fan said: “The script is fun, thought-provoking and at times touchingly profound. The story is gripping and the characters engage. Michael Keaton gives his best performance in years, an outstanding performance and perhaps a career-best.”
Over on Rotten Tomatoes, Birdman has an impressive rating of 91% from 360 reviews, making it one to watch.
Birdman is now streaming on Prime Video.
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