The Dig

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The Dig

2018

1h 37m

Mystery & Thriller

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A convicted murderer is released from prison with no memory of his crime and is forced to help the victim's father dig for the body.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

An impressive oddity that deserves its renown.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 26, 2019

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Mike McCahill

Guardian

With admirable economy the Tohills and screenwriter Stuart Drennan establish a stand-off between men in small, dark holes who have sublimated all feeling into obsessive, possibly futile activity.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 25, 2019

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

There's a whole lot of digging, but not much suspense or interest dug up in "The Dig."

Sep 27, 2018

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Alan Zilberman

Washington City Paper

Although the high melodrama ultimately betrays the deliberate middle section, this is a film that takes themes of redemption and forgiveness seriously.

Feb 28, 2020

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Roe McDermott

Hot Press

The poetic potential and emotional complexity get lost - but it's still an intriguing idea, marking an auspicious start to the Tohill brothers' career.

May 1, 2019

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Jemma Strain

Film Ireland Magazine

Although The Dig may not fulfil the plot-heavy murder mystery category that some people may hope for, the premise is both novel and consuming.

Apr 30, 2019

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CHRIS M

Intense. And interesting premise taken from the "Troubles" in Northen Ireland except modified to be non-sectarian. Plot makes senses and there is valid exploration of effects of violent crime on families of the victim. The end sucks though, no other way to put it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/01/24

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mark d

Slow moving, but moving nonetheless. A dark tale featuring great acting. As bleak as you'd expect, considering the plot. Worth a watch for sure.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Excellent movie. A brilliant cast of great actors/actresses

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

Powerful yet understated, beautifully shot and acted. Also very interesting period peace of pre-war England. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Bill

Your review will help others decide whether to watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/31/21

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Audience Member

Thought it was good a few holes in the story and an unsatisfying ending but worth the watch

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Synopsis

A convicted murderer is released from prison with no memory of his crime and is forced to help the victim's father dig for the body.

Director: Ryan Tohill, Andy Tohill
Producer: Brian J. Falconer
Production Co: Out of Orbit
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 19, 2019
Runtime: 1h 37m

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