The Starling Girl

audience Reviews

, 97% Audience Score
  • Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
    Character study of characters that do not have much depth in a story that lacks emotion and dramatic punch.
  • Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    Despite an unnecessary final scene that feels like it's from another movie, this is a film that until that point was authentic and felt like it was totally possible. Later, when I read that the writer directer was studying evangelicals and she softened the story, I was actually disappointed. Such is life. Still, this is totally worth seeing. A very respectful view of the community is on display by Laurel Parmet who is making her debut as a feature filmmaker. Eliza Scanlen puts her skills on display once again. She's playing about five years younger effortlessly and credibly. Lewis Pullman is a future star. The duo have a chemistry and there are on screen a lot together. Final Score: 7.1/10
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Beautiful portrayal of a girl growing up and the excruciating pain and hurt that comes from rejection and shame around not following the status quo. I can feel all the emotions of this movie and stunned at how realistic and thought provoking it is around a first love.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    Jem's life was so weighted down with control it was a wonder she could move at all. Racing toward Owen's car with her duffel bag was the smartest thing she ever did. It was a powerful moment. Throwing off everything for the man you love. Risking all of it. She even surprised herself. But her twirling around in Arlene"s bar at the end left me questioning her maturity.
  • Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    It was a pretty good movie with a decent plot and acting. I must say I was disappointed with the ending as it seemed to be phoned in. It's worth the watch.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    I couldn't help but notice the main lead's subtle reactions throughout this relentlessly consistent breathless of a viewing. The cinematographer did a good job capturing her face to convey any concerning message. The acting from the main lead was flawless. Everyone in this movie was good along with a powerful movie. It was well-paced for the runtime.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    The body of the movie is good; However the ending could have been more conclusive. I understand why it ended that way; But it could have been better.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    very good movie !!! you guys should watch this fantastic movie !!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    A deeply intimate look into secret romance, superbly placing viewers into the subjective sensations. Oftentimes achiving the suspence of great thrillers, as the perceived "crime" unfolds. Great achievment!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    In this day, one almost hates to saddle a feature-film debut with too-effusive praise because it is the nature of the Internet to push back on anything enthusiastic. But, hey, bravas to Parmet and star Eliza Scanlen.