Andrea Arnold's "Bird" portrays the struggles of a young girl trapped in a bleak reality, utilizing magical realism that fails to resonate as powerfully as her earlier works.
The film's opening sequence presents Bailey as a metaphorical caged bird, her dreams symbolically captured while being held back by her father's troubled lifestyle and the environment around her.
Keoghan embodies Bug with a morally ambiguous charm, illustrating the complexity of parental figures in the underprivileged upbringing depicted in Arnold's narrative, but ultimately reveals a toxic relationship.
Despite Arnold's evident skill in portraying young women's harsh realities, "Bird" falters through its reliance on symbolism, obscuring the authenticity of its impactful themes.
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