‘Beautifully told’ adaptation of beloved best-selling book streaming now | Films | Entertainment
The film was a massive success at the global box office (Image: Michele K Short/Sony Pictures)
The 2022 mystery drama is being lauded by viewers as a must-see thriller, and film enthusiasts can tune stream it on Apple TV now.
Where the Crawdads Sing is directed by Olivia Newman and adapted for the screen by Lucy Alibar from Delia Owens’ 2018 bestselling novel of the same name.
Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, the breakout star from ‘Normal People’, in the lead role, the film boasts an impressive cast including Taylor John Smith, Michael Hyatt, Jojo Regina, Harris Dickinson, Ahna O’Reilly, Sterling Macer Jr. , Garret Dillahunt, and David Strathairn.
Where the Crawdads Sing revolves around a young girl named Kya (Edgar-Jones), who was abandoned as a child and forced to fend for herself in the marshlands of North Carolina, maturing into a quietly resilient woman.
Over the years, Kya evolves into an introverted naturalist, but when the town’s heartthrob is found dead, she becomes the prime suspect and faces trial for his murder.
Where the Crawdads Sing is based on the best-selling novel of the same name (Image: Michele K Short)
With a production budget of $24 million, Where the Crawdads Sing became a colossal box-office success, raking in $144.3 million globally and filling the void of successful female-led films in cinemas following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The film’s score was crafted by Canadian composer Mychael Danna, featuring the original song ‘Carolina’ by Taylor Swift.
This track not only clinched an MTV Movie & TV Award but also earned nominations for a slew of prestigious accolades, including the Critics’ Choice Award, Golden Globe, Grammy, and Satellite Award.
Despite the film earning a stellar 96 per cent audience approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it has fared less favourably among critics, with a disappointing 34 per cent rating on the Tomatometer.
Where the Crawdads Sing stars Daisy Edgar-Jones in the lead (Image: Michele K Short/Sony Pictures)
One audience member praised the film, saying: “A beautifully told story against a serene backdrop of a young woman having to endure many different curve balls of life including abandonment and abuse. A gem to watch and will stay with you after the credits roll.”
Another viewer added: “One of the best movies ever seen. No kidding. It has it all: drama, suspense, romance, and a final surprise.”
An additional fan dismissed the critics, saying: “Another proof that you should ignore critics. Absolutely great movie, cinematography, location, acting… 10/10 for sure.”
A fourth viewer added: “This was literally the last Oscar worthy movie I have seen. Movies these days lack any kind of connection to reality. I was super impressed by the screen play. It is VERY difficult to get all the story elements from a book into a film, and to do it in a way that still connects you emotionally to the story, and transitions well. This movie does it beautifully. It is well cast and extremely well acted.”
One critic praised Daisy Edgar-Jones’ performance, saying: “A missed opportunity, Crawdads is still a worthwhile watch and proof that Daisy Edgar-Jones is Hollywood‘s new star.”
Another wrote: “Where the Crawdads Sing is a thought-provoking film, which could have easily just been another glossy movie without substance but instead it is an engaging tale with its intentional humanity.”
Where the Crawdads Sing is available to stream on Apple TV.
