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The Dig Reviews
At its best, The Dig transcends the clichés of typical British costume drama and lays bare the feelings that its protagonists are all trying so hard to hide.
The superb acting and gorgeous cinematography, however, isn’t enough to stop The Dig from getting a little side-tracked and bogged down in unimportant side plots and characters who don’t add much to the story.
Poetic, wistful and elevated with exquisite imagery, The Dig romanticises the unearthing of history.
It’s really something when a film is not too concerned with the aesthetic but will find the beauty in discovery of one’s own. The Dig is a good picture, wonderfully acted (Ralph Fiennes is tremendous here), and an engrossing reimagining.
The Dig’s story may be a tad overstuffed, but its entrancing ensemble – which features standout stars such as Carey Mulligan and Lily James – invites investment.
There’s an almost Malickian beauty to how cinematographer Mike Eley shoots these early scenes. The fluidity of his camera movements, the striking angles, the way nature is admired through his lens – its absolutely gorgeous filmmaking.
A modest film about an unsung hero, The Dig is an entertaining watch even if its lacking in emotional impact.
If you think you will be bored, it's totally understandable. But you're also wrong.
Gentle. Concerned with history. Refreshingly adult.
The Dig charms with both a reverence for the past and thoughtful exploration of life and death.
A rich array of subdued performances and exceptional handheld cinematography grace a delicately woven British period piece. A finely observed film made up of small, touching moments, The Dig is testament to the virtues of understated acting.
The Dig fails to address archaeology on anything more than a surface level, ignoring the fascinating psychological and emotional implications.
The Dig is most definitely a learning experience, but it's also a chance to observe a place that seemingly stands apart from the rest of the country.
There's a great film to be unearthed from John Preston's 2007 novel, but this isn't it.
"a meditation on the fragility of life, how we're all connected, and what we leave behind."
Don't be fooled by the digging and the dirt, this Netflix feature is one of those rare hidden gems just waiting to be unearthed. Quintessentially English, full of charm and tenacity Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan put in star performances.
Strong leading performances and a handful of beautifully crafted scenes sit sit by side with much clunkier and more derivative material.
Great performances from Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan.
Despite its shortcomings though, The Dig remains a touching drama. It is a well-shot and well-acted look into an intriguing account from history...
By the end, The Dig has become a moving meditation on both long ago history and our own daily mortality. Strongly recommended.