THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF ALEJANDRO INARRITU
WRITTEN FEBRUARY 28, 2015How does one critique a film that so blatantly despises the critic? When one is simply describing the art to the masses. The story is relatable. In fact, it is almost historical in it's account, being told by our former "Batman", Michael Keaton, who turns out a stellar and emotional performance. Director, Alejandro Inarritu, who also wrote the film, draws from his actors raw and compelling performances as they tell the story of a former box office god who turned down the next role in the comic anthology that made him famous, an obviously regrettable decision. In an attempt to repent, prove his acting chops and come back professionally, Keaton's Riggin adapts a story by his favorite writer, long since dead, for the stage, making the dreaded Hollywood-to-Broadway leap, detested greatly by the Theatre set. This film is not for kids, and it's not for the typical movie-goer looking for explosions; this is a film for film lovers and Inarritu deserves is Oscar Triple Crown. -Deannalynn Arzola
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