Michael Keaton V Edward Norton: What We Learnt From The ‘Birdman’ Trailer

Michael Keaton is back in action with a new film on the way entitled Birdman, which actually looks as strange as it sounds. But from the trailer Birdman also looks to be one of the most interesting and exciting movies of the year so far. It’s a black comedy which centers around an actor, once famous for playing a superhero, who now finds himself trying to rebuild his career. The trailer has just been released and while it doesn't give too much away it did leave us with plenty of talking points as we eagerly await its release this October.

7. Edward Norton!

Okay, they did it, we were excited enough with Keaton. Stone, Watts and Galifianakis, but now we’re getting Edward Norton and he’s in his underpants! Yes in a scene which is bizarrely perfect Michael Keaton punches Edward Norton in the face before the former Hulk takes him down and attempts a choke hold. Whoever dreamt up this scene, we love you.

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8. Birdman is a comedy

While the trailer makes it seem pretty dark, Birdman is actually a black comedy. So if you're finding the trailer a bit of an uneasy watch it’s ok you’re supposed to and we guess your meant to be a little weirded out as well.

9. This is a gorgeous film

Babel’s Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is behind the camera for Birdman and the director has created what looks like a visually stunning film. Beyond the cast and the intriguing story Birdman looks beautifully made, with Inarritu making great use of the vibrant New York backdrop.

It's Keaton v Norton in Birdman

10. Could this be Keaton’s ticket back?

Michael Keaton has never been nominated for an Oscar, but Birdman could give him his best chance of Academy recognition yet. There’s a chance that Birdman could do for Keaton what The Wrestler did for Mickey Rourke after al,l the two films seem to have more than a few similarities. Could Birdman be 2015’s Oscar underdog? Perhaps, but we’ll have to wait until October 17th when Birdman hits theatres to really gauge its award season chances.