Birdman, directed by Alejandro Inarritu, tells the story of Riggan Thomson-- a former staged superhero who works on a Broadway production in attempt to redeem his name in the movie industry. Thomson fears that his role as Birdman will be his only accomplishment and struggles throughout the film to prove that he still obtains a meaningful existence. In this film, fiction and reality seem to be repetitive elements that are both evident separately and cohesively. The situations and problems that Riggan encounters in the story adhere to reality as they represent common aspects of society today. However there are scenes throughout the movie that reveal to the audience that Riggan truly believes he attains superhuman abilities, portraying a fictitious …show more content…
In order for a movie to have a significant effect, often times, it must provide a good sense of realism. People normally grow fond of a movie if it presents several relatable components throughout the story and respectively, Birdman displays this element. The plot centers around protagonist, Riggan Thomson who is constantly faced with the pressure to succeed in his career as a director. Having received great recognition for his former gig as the superhero, Birdman, Thomson feels he has very big shoes to fill. The thought of not being able to satisfy his fans’ hopes and expectations with his new project takes a toll on him in turn, causing him to behave erratically. Riggan frequently finds himself cooped up in his dressing room throwing furniture against the walls to release the frustration he experiences while directing this play. His irritation continues to escalate …show more content…
Because the story is told from the perspective of Riggan Thomson, the viewers witness everything the way Thomson perceives it. In the opening scene of Birdman, Thomson appears to be levitating in mid air. It is unclear if he actually obtains this ability or if we are just observing something he is imagining being able to do. All through the film, similar events such as Riggan’s strange floating continuously take place demonstrating either his unusual Birdman abilities or an insight into his delusional brain. As the film nears its end, Riggan Thomson is shown jumping out of a window. Instead of falling to his death Thomson launches into the air above the New Yorkers, appalling all those around him including his daughter, Sam. Of course, this is impractical and the audience should’ve seen Riggan Thomson facedown on the