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: A reviewer noted the film "traffics in clichés about grief" to such a degree that it feels like a parody of "Oscar bait," describing the experience as "depressing" not because of the subject matter, but because of the waste of talent.
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: A comprehensive 2023 review in Frontiers in Neuroergonomics distinguishes between the "startle effect" (an automatic reflex to threatening stimuli) and "surprise" (a cognitive mismatch). It highlights how startle-induced stress can impair a pilot's decision-making and performance for up to 60 seconds.
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: Many critics found the film's metaphors "cringeworthy" and its emotional climaxes "unearned" and "slushily sentimental". Other "Startle" Mentions
: Medical reviews emphasize the Moro reflex (startle reflex) as a vital indicator of healthy neurological functioning in infants, typically disappearing by 6 months. Critiques of "The Starling" It highlights how startle-induced stress can impair a
: An indie game titled Startle! includes a humorous "warning" in its description, suggesting it may cause "flashbacks of massive amounts of love from parents".
