Director: Simon Stone
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112
minutes
Year:
2021
Starring: Carey
Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James, Johnny Flynn
Description: An archaeologist
(Ralph Fiennes) embarks on the historically important excavation of Sutton Hoo
in 1938.
Review: The new Netflix film “The Dig” is especially well suited for unwinding
for a while, at the rustic images of the English countryside in which a number
of solid actors do their thing.
Just before the outbreak of
World War II, Edith Pretty commissioned amateur archaeologist Basil Brown to
see if there were any interesting things hidden in her land. And there was
indeed. The film is based on a true story, but a lot was added or changed for
film. Carey Mulligan, who plays Edith, should be at least twenty years older.
And the large age difference between the Piggott couple didn’t exist. It’s as
if the filmmakers realized that the excavation of an ancient burial ship can be
a bit boring and tried to spice things up this way.
The fact that they succeeded
somewhat is not due to the clumsily added plot lines, but the solid acting of
the entire cast. The film is beautifully shot, it has gorgeous images of the
British countryside. The décor and design of the film is worth watching it. Therefore,
with an appropriate pot of tea, this is the perfect film to relax and enjoy. The
story is quite simple and told very quietly.
Rating: 3,5
/ 5
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