Birdman, the movie is different from other films I have seen because Riggan Thomson who is played by Michael Keaton is not the perfect man. A lot of the times, what I see when I watch a movie is that somehow the protagonist has a list of amazing qualities like courage, wits and humor. In reality, however, the majority of people are not perfect like not and perhaps a lot more like Thomson, a person with anger issues, career oriented and neglectful. The amount of details in each character made them real, and this is one reason why I think contributed to the success of Birdman. The film was also surreal in the sense that someone like Thomson can actually be a superhero and possess paranormal powers like telekinesis and levitation. I thought that …show more content…
Inarritu designed the movie, I think the movie is really about discovering yourself and your inner strengths. Throughout the film, Thomson was plagued by his thirst for people to recognize him as an actor and a writer and not just a man who achieved fame by portraying a superhero. This power struggle continued until Thomson was able to recognize the fact that he can not achieve what he wants until he stops pretending who he is not. He needs to be real, and tangible. Therefore, when Thomson had to walk on Broadway with only his underwear, his daughter Sam admired him because he was not being …show more content…
I believe that Inarritu made this decision because it would stand out more and bring out more emotions from the audience. At times, the scores of different Hollywood films would all sound very similar to the point where it simply does not bring out any emotions from the audience because they have heard it so many times. It is also easier to remember due to the simplicity of the score. The use of a single drummer score was also effective because it effectively portrays the turmoil that Thomson felt. For example, the scene where Thomson was hallucinating and smashed the Birdman poster in his room, the pace of the drumming increased like it was imitating the increased heart rate, and the rushing of blood to his brain. The director also chose to make Birdman feel as if it was taken in one long take. The reason for doing so is to make the audience believe that they are watching this happen in real time. It would draw more emotions from the audience because it would allow the director to show this one piece and get several points across. It minimizes the chance of the audience being confused if shown in one piece rather than several
One of the main products of this movie that popped out to me was the stars. They all seemed to be great actors even though I only knew one of them. For example, I thought that Ian Michael Smith did a great job portraying Simon Birch. He made the movie cute and funny all at once. I also thought that Joseph Mazello did a great job portraying relatable feelings in the movie. You could tell by his facial expressions what his mood was. All the actors did a great job and I can’t pinpoint one of them who did worse than the
A couple movies which stand out extraordinarily well would be Big Fish and Edward Scissorhands. Beautiful acting and wonderful costumes, perfect camera angles and divine expressions all fill those movies to the brim.
It 's not always about how things look on the outside, but more about your inner self. More about getting those individuals to believe in themselves.The film helped me to see the value of building up self esteem. I know in math some of the kids that say they don’t like math just had a bad experience with it. Usually I’ll try and give them something simple just to start to let them feel a sense of accomplishment. Then I usually will continue to build from there. This film never gets old. It’s still very relatable today and a young audience would be able to see themselves in any of those characters. This film reminded me that kids are coming to class with many different experiences, emotional phases, as well as insecurities. I must remain cognizant of them along with continuing to be that positive role model they need. I would recommend this film to anyone that has kids they would like to keep encouraged as well the ones they believe are
Individuality is rejection, whether it be a rejection of society or a rejection by society. Burton explores the consequences that can derive from rejection and how appearances may differ from reality. The work of Tim Burton consists of a unique style unlike any other. Not only do his films convey his ideas of individuality to the audience, it is done in a distinctive Burton way. Burton’s style of the formal elements of German Expressionism, gothic horror, and unique characters allow him to convey his ideas. His views of individuality are evident through the work of his film 'Edward Scissorhands' and short film 'Vincent'.
Antwone Fisher in my opinion is probably the most impactful movie I have ever seen. People may say, “ What a good movie” but I say “what a good man”.
The director main point of the movie is to show that racism shouldn’t exist. His other main point that I got out of it was him showing how whites and blacks became one, they all became a family at the end of the movie. Although the whites feared they would lose their starting position to the blacks and the blacks feared they wouldn’t get any playing time because of their skin color they were still able to get through it all and were all able to put their pride aside and become one and by them coming together and looking past all the criticism they got something great out of it, a state
The movie teaches us to look beyond the cover and into who someone is as a person. We also learn that sometimes contact with people makes us reconsider our judgement towards them, to find out the real person underneath.
...s is a good motivator. I believe that the purpose of this film is to show people that no matter who you are or what people tell you, you can always do what you set your mind to. No matter how many people tell you that you can?t do something for whatever reason, you yourself have the ability to prove them wrong, if you have the will power and the motivation you can get anything you set your mind to.
With the help of superb editing, sound, mise en scene, and cinematography, this film cannot be topped. The fist scene of the movie creates an atmosphere that helps the viewer know that he/she will enjoy this wonderful classic. Throughout the movie there are surprises and fun that makes this a movie that people will want to watch again and again. Gene Kelly said it best when he said, "Dignity, always dignity. " That is what this movie has from beginning to end, dignity.
First of all, the audio is used brilliantly in the sequence. Sound is one of the most powerful tools in cinema. Sound cues us to form expectation and opens up the possibility for the editing. In the beginning of the sequence we see the indigenous people dancing and Willard resting on the boat. However, he is getting ready to complete his mission. When his voice-over comes into play, the audience starts to realize that Willard is becoming insane just like Kurtz, he is becoming part of the jungle and so is the audience. The scene cuts to Willard rising slowly from the water, accompanied by the song “The End” by The Doors. The tribal beat and the song mix together, intensifying the suspense. The odd thing is that the tribal beat is a diegetic sound and the song is a non-diegetic sound. The combination of these two sounds invades each other’s boundaries and creates a hypnotic feeling. “Filmmakers carefully choose which sounds to include on the soundtrack, knowing that emphasizing a particular ...
was a spectacular film there were some things that I did not enjoy like, the
The poem of Sir Patrick Spence is a ballad from Scotland originating around the fourteenth century (“Origins”). Like most ballads the author of Sir Patrick Spence is unknown. One other thing that this poem has in common with many other ballads of early Europe their are no historical records of a person called Sir Patrick Spence. Since this many historians have come to believe that the poem is based loosely on Sir Patrick Vans, that was sent by King James VI to retrieve his new wife Anne of Denmark (“Origins”).
Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a fantastic film that combines seemingly disparate ideas into a coherent theme and narrative. The theme that seems so prevalent in the film is the struggle to move on and find love and admiration. The movie tries to understand this struggle by asking the question of what defines art and whether Hollywood-like spectacle approach to art is a good thing. The film also faces the viewer with the internal conflict that these characters face when having two types of personalities on and off the stage. The movie conveys this theme through its use of cinematography, acting and production design.
The film Edward Scissorhands shows how society rejects people who are different. This film directed by Tim Burton is about a boy named Edward who lives in an empty mansion. The film shows a community that is quick to judge but slow to distinguish the qualities of Edward. The people in the community are selfish and expect to receive from Edward without giving but regardless of this there are still some who love and care for him. By viewing this film the audience recognises how important it is to give someone a chance to prove themselves before judging them.
A Lesson on Success: The Negative Effects of the Pursuit of Happiness Whether it be in your family, at work, or the world at large, everyone wants to feel successful. This idea is explored in the movie Birdman. Riggan Thomson, the protagonist of the film, is trying to revive his acting career in a modern day setting. The allurement of belonging to an elite group of actors on New York’s Broadway causes Riggan to set aside a lot of his priorities.