“Carell’s performance is exaggerated, pronounced and so prominent that it obstructs other features.”

“…the noble patient, served up with heavy doses of tea and sympathy.”

“There is a little bit of the Ten Commandments here, but there’s even more Brothers Grimm.”

“With a glint in his eye and a ‘caw!’ on his lips, Michael Keaton takes the unexpected opportunity that is Birdman and soars with it.”

“…a consideration of the potential, value and cost of perfection.”

“…less interested in labeling its characters than in recognizing that sex – no matter how casual – still carries a psychological/spiritual weight.”

“A clever, confident debut from Paul Thomas Anderson and a showcase role for character actor Philip Baker Hall.”

“…a series of lengthy, revealing conversations, during which firelight flickers among the cave-like walls casting accusatory shadows across faces.”

“Altman and Perry manage a teasing banter that’s true to most brother-sister relationships, while also hinting at an additional edge.”

“…easily one of the more cinematic installments in The Decalogue.”