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Where the Crawdads Sing
2022 126 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.4
Drama, Mystery, Romance
Director: Olivia Newman
🎭 Based on
«Where the Crawdads Sing»
byDelia Owens
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Description
Abandoned by her family, Kya raises herself all alone in the marshes outside of her small town. When her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya is instantly branded by the local townspeople and law enforcement as the prime suspect for his murder.
Budget:
$24M
US Gross:
$90.23M
Worldwide:
$144.35M
Starring
Daisy Edgar-Jones
Actor
Taylor John Smith
Actor
Harris Dickinson
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2023
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 2023
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
Where the Crawdads Sing is widely regarded as a visually stunning but narratively uneven adaptation of Delia Owens' novel. While viewers praise Daisy Edgar-Jones’s empathetic performance and the lush cinematography of the marsh, opinions diverge significantly on whether the film succeeds as a grounded drama or falters as an implausible, melodramatic mystery.
| Acting | Daisy Edgar-Jones delivers a breakout performance that effectively anchors the protagonist’s journey of isolation and resilience. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography masterfully captures the marshlands, elevating the natural environment into a visually captivating and central character. | |
| Screenplay | The film blends genres, but critics are split: some find the emotional immersion into Kya's life powerful, while others feel the mixture of courtroom drama and romance results in a superficial and implausible narrative. | |
| Pacing | The pacing and runtime divide audiences, with some viewers finding the contemplative, slow-burn approach engaging, while others perceive it as drawn-out and lacking necessary momentum. | |
| Ending | The ending creates a sharp divide: some viewers find it a satisfying and emotional resolution, whereas others dismiss it as predictable, weak, or narratively unsatisfying. |