BiRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

How did we end up here? A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected. A written version of this review is available on my Letterboxd account: https://letterboxd.com/alexsigsworth/film/birdman-or-the-unexpected-virtue-of-ignorance/5/