Where the Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing
Abandoned by her family, Kya Clark, otherwise known to the townspeople of Barkley Cove as the Marsh Girl, is mysterious and wild. "Where the Crawdads Sing" is a coming-of-age story of a young girl raised by the marshlands of the south in the 1950s. When the town hotshot is found dead, and inexplicably linked to Kya, the Marsh Girl is the prime suspect in his murder case.
Shamus2k reviewedJune 13, 2025
Where the Crawdads Sing is a well-paced, emotionally resonant film with a cast of likable characters and a compelling, traditional story. I found it quite good—engaging, relatable, and beautifully told. Interestingly, the film follows a pattern I’ve noticed with many movies: critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave it low marks, while audience reviews were overwhelmingly positive. This divide often signals a movie that speaks to everyday viewers with timeless themes and grounded values. In many cases, critics seem more interested in political signaling than storytelling, making their negative reviews a surprisingly reliable sign that a movie is worth watching.