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The Starling
2021 103 min Canada, United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.5
Drama
Director: Theodore Melfi
Trailers
Description
A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden — and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.
Starring
Melissa McCarthy
Actor
Chris O'Dowd
Actor
Kevin Kline
Actor
Awards
2 wins total
Key opinion
The Starling is a modest, character-focused drama that explores the complexities of grief through the lens of a fragile marriage. While the film lacks profound narrative depth, it succeeds in providing a poignant, empathetic look at human resilience.
| Acting | Melissa McCarthy delivers a grounded and emotionally nuanced performance that elevates the material beyond its script. | |
| Theme | The film utilizes the metaphor of nature to offer a gentle, accessible exploration of how couples navigate the aftermath of a child's death. | |
| Pacing | The narrative follows a gentle, contemplative tempo that resonates with some as a quiet meditation on recovery, while others find the storytelling lacklustre and lacking in significant insight. |