The narrative is a "parable of the grieving process" that uses an extended avian metaphor:
: A territorial starling nesting in Lilly's garden begins attacking her, serving as a blunt metaphor for the uncontrollable and aggressive nature of her internal sorrow. Her attempts to "battle" the bird mirror her attempts to regain control over her life.
Upon its release on , the film received largely unfavorable reviews from professional critics:
The narrative is a "parable of the grieving process" that uses an extended avian metaphor:
: A territorial starling nesting in Lilly's garden begins attacking her, serving as a blunt metaphor for the uncontrollable and aggressive nature of her internal sorrow. Her attempts to "battle" the bird mirror her attempts to regain control over her life. The Starling (2021)
Upon its release on , the film received largely unfavorable reviews from professional critics: The narrative is a "parable of the grieving