: Lilly seeks guidance from Dr. Larry Fine ( Kevin Kline ), a former psychologist turned veterinarian. Their unlikely sessions help her process her loss and work toward reconnecting with Jack. Critical Reception
(2021) is an American comedy-drama directed by Theodore Melfi and written by Matt Harris . The film follows a married couple, Lilly and Jack Maynard, as they struggle to navigate life and their relationship a year after the sudden death of their infant daughter. Core Themes and Plot The Starling (2021)
The narrative is a "parable of the grieving process" that uses an extended avian metaphor: : Lilly seeks guidance from Dr
: The story explores the diverging paths of grief. While Lilly (played by Melissa McCarthy ) stoically attempts to maintain their home and work a retail job, Jack (played by Chris O'Dowd ) is admitted to a psychiatric facility following a breakdown. While Lilly (played by Melissa McCarthy ) stoically
Upon its release on , the film received largely unfavorable reviews from professional critics: