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For a critical look at the film's sentimentality and use of metaphors, you can watch this review by Mark Kermode: The Starling reviewed by Mark Kermode kermodeandmayo YouTube• 17 Sept 2021 📽️ Deep Review: Emotional Core vs. Tonal Whiplash

: Critics at Roger Ebert and The Globe and Mail found the CGI bird "visually flat" and "leaden," arguing it pulls the audience out of the emotional reality. 3. Tonal Disconnect

Are you interested in that take a more realistic approach, or do you want to know more about the director's other works like Hidden Figures ? The Starling (2021) - IMDb The Starling

The 2021 Netflix film The Starling attempts to weave together high-concept metaphor with a grounded exploration of parental grief. While it features a powerhouse cast, it has become a polarizing subject for critics and audiences alike due to its shifting tone and reliance on CGI symbolism.

: Reviewers from IGN argue that the film "profoundly wastes" its supporting cast, including Timothy Olyphant and Daveed Diggs , in minor roles. 2. The Metaphorical "Bird" For a critical look at the film's sentimentality

Critics largely agree that the performances are the film's strongest asset.

: The bird represents the grief that "swoops down" and picks at Lilly’s sanity. Tonal Disconnect Are you interested in that take

💡 : The Starling is best suited for viewers who appreciate sentimental, character-driven dramas and don't mind a "Hallmark" aesthetic. If you prefer gritty, realistic explorations of grief (like Manchester by the Sea ), this film’s whimsical tone may feel "unearned".