Review of The Dig (2021) by Ariadne — 20 Feb 2021

I know this isn't a documentary or even a docudrama about the actual events. This is a story about people. About their passions and fears. About life and death and the uncertainty of Britain where everyone knows war is coming. That is the story being told with the events of this amazing find in Sutton Hoo.

As a character movie, I loved it (and these aren't usually my preferred genre). But it has also sparked my interest in the actual finds of Sutton Hoo and it's impacts on our understanding of British history. So maybe this movie doesn't have the archeology or even the historical record exactly right, but if it makes people want to know more, then that's a bonus to the movie's credit.

Don't watch this for a history lesson. Watch it to enjoy the characters their story. Then you can find a good book on Sutton Hoo.