The sharp and beguiling Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) sees a brilliant director and a magnificent cast at the height of their creative powers. (maddwolf.com)
The beauty of Leo's approach is his understanding that for all the popularity of the band, their story is essentially about the tragic fall of a genius («They say I got brains, but they ain't doing me no good»), who self - immolated above the torch of hubris and ambition at the height of his creative power. (filmfreakcentral.net)
And as with Barbara Jean, the snuffing - out of such a life at the height of creative power leaves the film audience feeling irreparably deprived. (parallax-view.org)