Review of Digging for Fire (2015) by Sarah K — 04 Sep 2015

No Drinking Buddies but still enjoyed it.

This review of Digging for Fire (2015) was written by Sarah K on 04 Sep 2015.

Digging for Fire has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Kathy Fennessy (88) for The Stranger (Seattle, WA) (891) on 20 Aug 2017

The actors are fine, but the end result feels undercooked, largely because of all the detours and subplots. It's like a miniseries writ small…

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By Julie H (224) on 07 Sep 2015

I didn't like it. My husband did. I split the difference. I thought it was a really boring way to convey we all question our lives…

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By Taehyung K (31) on 07 Feb 2017

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By Kyle G (805) on 04 Dec 2015

Digging for Fire is an enjoyable albeit slight Joe Swanberg drama. The director is good in the film and I also loved the cast…

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By Kevin P (1,697) on 07 Feb 2017

Just so slow. I may come back to it one day if I have literally nothing else to do…

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For better or for worse, the pacing mirrors actual conversations by sacrificing brevity for the philosophical build up…

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By John Hartl (735) for Seattle Times (3,524) on 26 Aug 2015

While you're watching it, Digging for Fire may feel slight or tentative, but its cumulative impact is entrancing…

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By Tae K (22) on 07 Feb 2017

Just so slow. I may come back to it one day if I have literally nothing else to do…

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