There are only few movies that can be fictional, but still feel real, even with supernatural elements. Birdman is one of those movies. It tells a story of washed-up yesteryears superstar, who played a successful superhero 'Birdman' (Batman? Well, Bat is not totally a bird!), franchise decades ago. Does it sound like someone you know? Well, it is Michael Keaton playing Riggan Thomson in this movie. And then you have this brilliant method actor, who's kinda crazy, narcissistic and unpredictable. Reminds you of anyone? It's Mike Shiner, played by Edward Norton here. You gotta give credit to producers & director credit for that casting!

It's a movie where a person is searching for his true self worth. That person happens to be an actor here, with a broken family (divorced wife, resentful daughter coming out of rehab) and shattered dreams (wannabe acclaimed and respected actor, director & artist). Performances by entire cast are just top notch, everyone is amazing! Norton is brilliant as usual but Emma surprises you as well with a accurate portrayal of her part. Keaton is definitely at his career best, playing 4 characters in same movie (Riggan, Birdman and 2 characters on stage) with true conviction and brilliance. It's not just excellent acting, directing and writing but the cinematography and camera work is unique (makes you feel like one continuous shot of almost entire movie) and very impressive.

If you don't like experimental-ish good cinema, you may not like this. Or if you hate Michael Keaton or Edward Norton or Emma Stone... But any movie lover should just love this movie. It's a must watch, great movie!

P.S. Do you know what happens at the end? I think Riggan is not dead, he either really becomes Birdman (it's a movie!) or she's just gotten crazy like him and can see him as Birdman too. But Riggan shouldn't be dead... I want to see Birdman 2!