One of the big reasons that the film's patient pacing and style work so well is because of its understated, genuine drama. Complete with elegant camerawork, a beautiful score and impressively atmospheric direction that makes it an eye-catching watch from the first few moments, The Dig has enough confidence and depth to keep you engrossed even if its story isn't advancing apace, something that's a lot harder to pull off than you may think. Never dragging yet never rushing, the film takes its time to build up all of its main strengths, from its characters, their emotional back stories, and the overarching historical context of the outbreak of World War II.
One of the things that I really liked about The Dig was its patience. Its historical context takes a little while to become fully relevant, but ultimately, The Dig really proves itself as a captivating watch. An intriguing little piece of British history, The Dig tells a slow-burning story with understated and genuine drama throughout, turning what could have been a rather dry tale of archaeology into a genuinely gripping character drama.
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