I watched both when they were in theaters. I enjoyed both, but expected Boyhood to swamp all the awards, so rooted for Birdman because I felt it was the underdog and more entertaining. Boyhood was an experience, but one I wouldn’t really want to revisit.
Dek Rollins said:
Handman said:
moviefreakedmind said:
Everything is a product of its time.
But some more than others. I once again point to how Superman, although made 10 years earlier, ends up being much more timeless.
I mean, you may not be wrong, but you can’t tell me that Superman doesn’t ooze the seventies at some moments as well.
Fair enough. I guess what I’m trying to say is Batman feels like a movie of its time rather than a Batman movie, while Superman feels more faithful to the character. Superman is the first thing I’d point to if someone wanted me to explain the character, while Batman isn’t. It’s still a solid movie and I really enjoy it to this day.