WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING Movie Review **SPOILER ALERT**

[@thealchemist5761]

I would have loved a flashback of how Kyah plotted and planned Chases "accident."

[@redhot654]

Yes! This is what I was anticipating in the movie. I feel like the Firefly poem in the book gave me that imagery of her carrying out the murder that the movie never did. Was she the 'young man' in disguise on the bus?

[@thealchemist5761]

@@redhot654 She had to be, I never read the book but the movie sort of assumes that we have. I remember tate trying to give her his jacket I'm not sure if she took it but she did take the cap and I'm assuming those are the fibers they found on chases clothes but the movie never shows the bus scene so I'm not sure why they bothered to include it in the movie if they weren't gonna show her wearing it on the bus dressed as a guy.

[@Robiness]

Well we are basically explained to how she did it in the court and I don't think we need a direct show of it. It simply wouldn't fit the movie or her character.

[@peggypasson8794]

The book was so much better than the movie .

[@102483989]

in the book it has that

[@GMAMEC]

You’re right, a mini-series would have been perfect. In order to understand the backstories, societal prejudices, impactful relationships, and beautiful scenery, the movie required more details.

[@violetedge83]

Her character is that typical romance literary trope: she's doesn't look like the other girls; she's the most beautiful and doesn't know it; her peers tear her down because they are intimidated by her beauty. Her living in the wild made me think of Jodie Foster in Nell. Great review and I love the new intro 🖤🖤🖤

[@shekwaga]

Just hearing you talk about the black folks in the movie made me somewhat emotional. And I think it made you emotional because you have seen that over and over again. The level that black ppl continue to bring their full humanity to such a cruel and hostile environment is nothing less than Divine.

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

💯

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

Amen.

[@petrinajones583]

💯

[@cozmicgrrl4674]

This right here.... 💯

[@nanderson3417]

Facts

[@DeeDee-wb6zy]

I hollered when you said “Help her escape social services…” 😂

[@redhot654]

The book does go into detail about Kya being educated by Mabel on periods, sex etc. I agree that it should have been a mini series. It felt very rushed, which kind of took away from the calm nature backdrop that is basically the second main character of the story.

[@tigerlilly9038]

Nick's eyebrows STAY giving their own separate review and BABAY I LOVE IT 🤣

[@KentAndrewLang1967]

“People forget about the creatures that live in shells” tons of symbolism in that statement. She is like a creature living in a shell and feels forgotten about .

[@tobylerone4285]

Wow. Deep.

[@yorgosathanasiadis5335]

I assure you there is no finesse regarding the mom’s motivations for dumping her kids in the book either. Your spot-on movie review could easily double as a review for the book. Ps: you’re my fav movie review channel!

[@jonrazon7379]

Ill say it again...i come here for your reviews and probably see only 20% of the movies you review. Keep up the great work...your interactions with each other and sincere comments on the movie keep me coming back. Cheers!

[@rachelreichert1966]

She also ran away from the cops as soon as they came for her. That kind of gave away that she was responsible or at least saw what happened, I think. Great points you guys made about her saying “I can’t stay here” and not saying she didn’t do it

[@detectivedaffodil437]

But she did say she wasn't guilty ?

[@monicakelly6273]

I loved Kyah (bookwise) Jumpin and Mabel helped her tremendously. Mabel gave her clothes from their church, made sure she was always eating and okay. They were amazing to her.

[@wiinterflowers4277]

They were more parents to her than her actual daddy ever was!

[@Tbj2222]

I just finished this movie and I had so many mixed emotions. I’m glad I stumbled upon your channel, because you two brought up some very good points without undermining things that I enjoyed about the movie. I loved her relationship with Tate, as I am currently in a similar situation where I left someone to do something I’ve always wanted to do, but now she’s moved on and I feel like I’ve lost the love of my life. That feeling of having what you thought you wanted but none of it mattered if you can’t share it with the one person you cared most about in the world broke me emotionally during this film and it made me feel like not only was I not alone, but that my feelings are justified. All of that being said, I agree that the relationship between the African American couple and Kya could have been more impactful if they had portrayed a stronger sense as to what they were going through in that time and compared it to the way Kya was treated as an “other” and an outcast. It would have added depth to those relationships. That being said, it goes to show how impactful those characters were with how little screen time they had that I couldn’t help but cry when they went to the man’s funeral. I truly felt the grief that she had just lost her father, and typing it out now is making me emotional so I’m going to stop. Great review of this film and I will be subscribing to hear more!

[@robbielex]

Proud to be first to support my A6 brother and his wonderful spouse!

[@erinh9267]

That black couple, acting, writing, showing the complex balancing of the priorities.....just wonderful

[@travisgames6608]

Nick's eye roll at Joseph's.. Let me finish my notes😂😂. Aside. Loved you guys' review.

[@redhot654]

Also, the reveal in the book is made so much more dramatic with a poem Kya wrote under a false name. That whole storyline was cut for time but the poem is absolutely haunting as a reveal of what she did, how, and why.

[@WildeMermaid]

Agreed. It 100% should have been included. It literally would have only taken seconds.

[@petrinajones583]

When Nick said “where the crawdads sing and the mosquitoes don’t stink apparently”.🤣🤣🤣btw ❤️❤️❤️❤️the new intro. ❤️❤️y’all reviews

[@speedmaster001]

13:03 “let me continue so I don’t lose my place”. The comedic timing that in my case he was interrupted by an ad. 😅😅😅

[@amandassimplelife]

I loved it, but you are both right, it would have been a stunner as a mini-series ❤️💯

[@chloeoshea1111]

There is a beautiful moment where Kya gets her period & Tate explains it to her. The book is so much better than the movie.

[@chevonnehughes4187]

Y’all’s fun yet exasperated bickering just earned a sub lol

[@DeeDee-wb6zy]

Omg then you just said “Where the crawdads sing but the misquotes don’t sting apparently” 😂😂😂

[@stephlalalitta]

My men!!! Y'all are better than any 90s Disney or Hallmark. I've missed the dynamic of y'all finishing each other's sentences and making a beautiful review with depth and honesty. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Yolduranduran]

I like how eloquent you both are while still being down to earth. God bless you. 😀

[@SugarPills111]

I don’t trust movies that have to use a Taylor Swift song purity for their marketing campaign

[@veganpeace7890]

"They're both white ladies of a certain age, so yes" I love you guys!!

[@foodforthesoulus]

I so love how you two deliver and play off each other! You are both so engaging!!

[@kenjames4769]

It’s the “eye rolls” for me! Love you guys! 🤣💕

[@Janetmouse]

Love when Nick references super old movies that the casual movie goes has never heard of so I have to look it up :-)

[@supersimie908]

Thanks for another great review - the dynamic of one giving story and the other providing movie credits etc is fantastic. Also love the free flow talk through of how you both saw the movie. Also love new graphic of you both - much more realistic than last one (always thought Nick's picture looked Asian!). You guys get to see some great movies I don't see reviewed elsewhere - Thanks! Stay safe!

[@IrashiAkane]

So I read the book and I think the title is actually fitting. They talk about how you need absolute quiet, deep in the marsh to hear the crawdads sing and it represents how Chase's murder is a secret only the marsh knows because Tate burned all the evidence. In the book they also talk about how Kya's nickname, Marsh Girl was not an insult but her identity. She was raised by the marsh and needs the marsh which is why she couldn't bear to be in jail.

[@scothatfield]

Nick busting out the bubblegum quote from They Live! Even in reviews of films I have little interest in you two stay entertaining. Another great installment. Appreciate you both!

[@justlee4now449]

If the black couple made Joseph emotional that means the actors knew the assignment and delivered. Love you guys ❤.

[@benjaminpastrana9662]

Kya is named as the prime suspect in Chase's murder after his body is found at the base of an abandoned fire tower. The local sheriff is convinced Kya is the culprit based on two clues found at the scene of the crime. Clue one? Red wool fibers, found on Chase's clothing. Kya had a hat that was made from red wool. Clue two? Chase's shell necklace was missing when authorities discovered his body. The shell necklace is particularly crucial because not only was it a gift from Kya, but Chase's mother reported that he was wearing it the night he was killed. So someone must've taken it after Chase was murdered. The book's greatest plot twist is the late reveal that Kya was the killer. Naturally, we only find this out after Kya dies. Let's add a bit more context to Kya's motive. At one point when Chase was still alive, he attempted to rape Kya. She managed to fend him off, but didn't report the incident. It was the 1960s, after all. Kya's primary concern was that the townspeople would judge her for Chase's actions. After that incident, Kya genuinely feared for her safety around Chase.

[@nalad9387]

I really hated how they romanticized teenage love over career/education. Tate absolutely should've went off to college & taken those grants. I dont get why they made it seem like a one or the other situation, they could've just had a long distance relationship. Had he not gone, he would've resented her ass & lost out on what seemed like a career he was really passionate about. Overall I liked the film, but yeah, bits & pieces were off. I would've loved to see this as a a mini series.

[@nalad9387]

I just realized that Delia Owens went viral last year bc people found out she moved to africa to kill poachers (ie black people). she got kicked out, went back to the u.s then went on to write about someone getting away with murder in the wilderness. um...

[@hollybock8463]

Because careers and jobs aren’t everything. When you die your not going to be thinking about how awesome your career was your going to think about that one relationship that made everything worth it. That made you want to spend every second with them that makes you feel incomplete and at a total loss when they do pass over. That’s my perspective I respect that it’s not yours but it’s mine. In the end what makes life worthwhile is love and the relationships you made in it. That’s my perspective.

[@ginabeena6757]

Just hearing the review makes me want to cry! Excellent job guys!

[@mariajosenegueruelalopez2453]

"Shout out to Barbara Hershey!" Love you guys.

[@johnattanlafontant9412]

thank you because i was not going to sit thru this movie appreciate the review as always god bless!

[@juwls83]

Not a Strangers with Candy reference 😂🤣😂🤣 Love it!

[@jnewmark41]

Love the side eye. You guys are a hoot !!!

[@megansslore]

Me watching this at 4:00am: 👁👄👁

[@rantuneplanet]

You all made this sound SO good. I may need to give it a look-see. That's marsh-speak for watch. LOL.

[@leslienold7719]

This is my first time seeing this channel. You all were fun! Thank you!

[@krusiee]

Love the new intro! The artwork looks more like you two.. especially Nick😂❤️

[@sickleweed3270]

Playing catch up but wanted to first say I love the new opening! Thanks in advance for the reviews I will be enjoying in the next hr or so! 🥰

[@peggypasson8794]

Read the book first

[@williamskat1]

Ooooh The Thornbirds. Sounds like a good movie this weekend. Thank you for the review!

[@Og_Retro88]

the reveal at the end is setup so much better in the book

[@staceehouston7124]

Omg the intro is soooooo cool!!!!!!!!!!

[@Cam_two]

As far as the title goes "where the crawdads sings" this is what drew me to this story. I have just finished the book, going to go see the movie today. 'where the crawdad sings" means go so deep in the swamp to hide, that it is so silent that you can hear the crawdads sing. Since you can't really hear crawdads sing, it is saying go that deep where it is that silent. Again, the title is what made me buy the book and in turn then go see the movie.

[@cynthiawolfe3419]

I agree with you 100%! The title is what pulled me in. I just saw the movie on a plane but missed the ending so I watched it while on a cruise. I later bought the book at the airport and read it in a couple of days, then watched the movie, yet again. I loved the mystery behind the murder and I didn't feel there wasn't a need for every detail of how she did it. It has been much criticism of the movie but I think they did a remarkable job translating the book to the screen. The Cinematography is exquisite! A wonderful, conglomeration of women pulled off an amazing story, IMO. I love a good, solid, moody storyline that takes place in the middle of a mysterious swamp/marsh land, mixed with love and mystery. It had us talking at the end.

[@ShellyPurple47]

I'm going to see it this week. So glad to know this much about it!

[@joanwilson5101]

You guys never disappoint!!!! Nick your faces are hilariously priceless!! ❤

[@82566]

Thanks you bolth ,now iam deciding if I should read the book or see the movie first lol love the interaction between you two and the humor interwoven

[@peggypasson8794]

Book first

[@Yolduranduran]

Why is it that I enjoy listening to people talk about movies more than actually watching them? 🤔

[@mandymac74]

Kickin ass and taking names. Heard that many times where I am from. I haven’t read this book. I always wanted to just haven’t done it. The author was on CBS Sunday morning. The only real selling point for me to see this is David Strahan. I like Daisy from Fresh. I was shocked when I heard her speak with an English accent. The author came across kinda flakey. But, it just didn’t seem very good. But, what do I know? It a NY Times bestseller list FOREVER. Great review per usual. I really appreciate y’all’s reviews. You two don’t mess around and give the truth!!!! The Thorn Birds was a fabulous mini series. My grandma read it. I never did way too long 590- 700 pages or something???

[@iamskywarp]

Best movie review duo, love the Chemistry.

[@oscartorres8606]

Just discovered yall and I love your Reviews!

[@jasonsandoval4586]

I had zero desire to see this movies I’m glad you guys reviewed it and saved my time and interest.

[@mellowwild]

I went to our local bookstore and the owner hyped the book up as an African safari, poacher accidental death! That's so funny! I went in to buy "No, David!" for my four-year-old. Your review is brilliant as always, but I was SO lied to!!! Hahahaha! Noticed a new intro. Cool. I'll miss the old one though. Don't change the name, pls! Love you guys!!

[@limetreess]

That’s the story of author’s real life

[@mellowwild]

@@limetreess Really? Wow!

[@kandilikr]

You Guys Are So Funny Without Trying Sometimes....The White Lady Bit Cracked Me Up.

[@MFLimited]

The whole time I thought Tate had actually killed her father, and then he had killed Chase….nope.

[@LynneJordan11]

Omg! I love “Ode to Billie Joe” and I have the B Gentry single! I sing it all the time.

[@davydee8765]

the girl that played young kya has a promising future. The movie was very well done

[@LynneJordan11]

Pulled out my old 45 of Ode to Billy Joe 👵🏾😂

[@Fruity_Looopy]

Omg I love the new intro!!

[@nancykerrigan]

First time seeing the new intro!! Love the graphic though I do miss the old song.

[@wellergurl]

"DAISY FUENTES OR WHATEVER HER NAME IS" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kendallsanders4298]

Dayuuum yall got it, this movie was great for me a casual movie watcher 😂😂. Seen it, was it good? Yes lol the end.. but you guys really get into it 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@kendallsanders4298]

Im finna Binge yalls reviews

[@Wellspring604]

Nice review, guys! This was an entertaining watch with good acting. It zipped by though; I wish it had been made into a series with a darker tone.

[@sachaevans7058]

Great review 👍 I really enjoy how thoroughly you both explain things and make it fun too.. I really enjoyed reading this novel 📕 so I will check out the movie 🎥

[@raleemay]

When they introduced Chase I legit thought it was Tate and he had changed his hair 😂

[@JoJo65654]

The 2 Chads.

[@redhot654]

In the book the lawyer never interacted with Kya as a little girl, and she wasn't very open with him.

[@mattmartin103]

Good job guys!

[@alliereed4247]

Lord! Guys, I watched this whole video thinking "this sounds familiar " ( I'm a huge bookworm) and damn if I haven't read it!!!! So story here is , y'all are way more interesting than the 📖

[@ReviewJunkee]

Love you channel. I enjoyed this movie a lot. Great performances. Just wish the reveal POPPED or was delivered differently. I wanted IMPACT!

[@vanessamccool7972]

Lol….I didn’t know you guys were gay homosexuals, thank you for expanding on that in your description 🤣. Yes, I’m new

[@morcellemorcelle618]

To be fair, I read tons of books, but I still stumble when I read loud. Especially in front of people. It's not that unrealistic

[@andreachaparro3742]

Daisy Fuentes... whatever her name is...😂😂

[@bbrbbr-on2gd]

Great review, just found your channel. Really love the dynamic between you two, definitely subbing.

[@toms5996]

May I ask you to include to the beginning information on when the movie will be streaming and where (if such info is available)? Thanks!

[@caylaharmon1516]

Hey! I just watched on netflix 😃

[@TechnicJunglist]

The premise reminds me of the 1991 made for TV movie, Wildflower w/ Patricia Arquette.

[@darrylhughes7797]

Which ironically also starred a young Reese Witherspoon. I remember it well.

[@TechnicJunglist]

@@darrylhughes7797 then Reese went on to do The Man in The Moon. Looks like I'm going to have to rewatch both of these. It's been a long time.

[@darrylhughes7797]

@@TechnicJunglist Yup, both came out the same year.

[@etownsend82]

19:43 Y’all have me in stitches 😆

[@SheriMaple]

This is a good review. I read the book for a book discussion, and the group decided that the book was more suited as a movie. However, the book is the same with moving back and forth between present and past. The nature writing is the strongest part of the book, and the tropes of romance and murder mystery. I thought a great screenwriter would have flushed out the story and characters, but it seems that it didn't happen. The problems with the book are carried into the movie.

[@Cam_two]

I just finished the book and am going to see the movie today. I have been watching a bunch of reviews before seeing the movie. From all the reviews I would agree with your above statement. I found that the book was choppy as well, however I still really enjoyed it. Enjoyed the deeper meanings and the feel of the nature and the swamp. If it didn't have that ending at the very last few pages though, it would have left me disappointed.

[@mattgtr1]

I brought it up after the movie, and my gf didn't catch it either, but when she was going to the fire tower with Chase, she covered over their tracks a couple times. Did you notice that too?

[@FloraxXxFauna]

Love the new intro! This movie looks a mess btw lol

[@rsdouglass4]

Great review, just saw the film and enjoyed it very much. PS, You guys are hilarious. New sub.

[@nicholemcmahon3517]

I haven't read through all of the comments, but her brother tells her that their mom sent their dad a letter asking if she could come get the kids and he responded if she came, he would beat the kids. That was the letter from the beginning that made him mad before he left.

[@JoshuaBarrio]

Murders when she finds out she is the side girl.

[@jodirook71]

My neck, my back, my Blacque Jacque Shellacque

[@NextToToddliness]

I highly suggest folks read Jeffrey Goldberg's 2010 article titled "The Hunted". It paints a less than ideal image of the author and the events this film / book is based on. I know book club simps gush over it, but it's honestly not even written well on a technical level. Although White Saviorism is often a bestseller, let's get real about it's impact on the world.

[@GhostofGomezDawkins]

Yeah, Zambia has some unanswered questions for her.

[@Yolduranduran]

Kicking ass and talking down names. 😊

[@southernbandit93]

I was annoyed they didn’t show how she killed chase or how chase died. Like they literally showed EVERYTHING else that happened in her life except the good part

[@raleemay]

I wanted to see that too.

[@wadejohnston4305]

I enjoyed first match not knowing it was the same director. So I'm sure I'll like this. And I'm surprised you haven't read this one nick!

[@scifibri2376]

Nick you really seemed to love this movie so enthusiastically in the beginning more than I have seen you do for the other movies you've reviewed! So I was surprised to see you give it 2.5 stars! I thought this was going to be 4.5 stars! And Joseph you seemed to like it also in the beginning but a bit less enthusiastically than your husband so I thought you would maybe give it 3.5 stars. Your review seemed to reveal a deeper appreciation than some of the movies in which you gave higher ratings for. However I have watched the two of you review movies & streaming shows out of chronological order and sporadically so maybe my impression on how you rate these movies/shows will be better understood after watching a few more because this is from 4 months ago.

[@puspavelai8353]

Oh, something out-of-the-ordinary premise. Did not watch any trailer on purpose, for this one! I've heard of Crawdads, from New Orleans LOL! Liked your views on this little girl's life from a dysfunctional family background. Her 'achievements' and crime, defined who she was in the end. A subject on nature versus nurture perhaps? Would watch this like Huckleberry Finn!

[@sarahspector5294]

Dad abandoned kya when she was 6. She died at 64. Jumpin’s store was on the water - in the swamp I think. Kya lived 1946-1969. She met Tate at age 3 or before. Read the book !!! In the book it’s described how she healed herself WITH the swamp. I love your comparison of her to the Wild Child !!! Brilliant. Also, the miniseries idea is brilliant. Wasn’t Jill clay Burch in an UNmarried Woman?

[@bmck-8400]

Another great review. I’m interested to see if a film like this can make any noise at box office. Seems only these loud huge films get any notice. The idea it’s a story about people and not spectacle makes it sound interesting.

[@pamelakibildis1177]

It was 1969 when they found Chase’s body and the trail was in 1970 you both should definitely read the book 📖 and then this will all make sense to you and I highly recommend the audiobook with reading 📖 it too

[@suzzylouloudougherty5237]

The only reason why I watched it was because the cop said she's either a scientist or a witch

[@123paramorefan]

Cmon new intro !