Diggers (2007) Critic Reviews
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A quintessential American independent movie, Diggers isn't going to change the history of cinema. But it has integrity. It feels like life.Read the full review
As befits a heartfelt ode to working-class values, Diggers puts in lots of hard, honest work that finally pays off in a wholly predictable yet unexpectedly moving conclusion.Read the full review
Archetypal characters and somewhat formulaic plot notwithstanding, Diggers has the conviction to avoid tying things up with a bow and allows us the privilege to imagine where its denizens will go afterward.Read the full review
Basically "Diner" in wading boots, it feels very familiar in conceit and unadventurous in execution, but offers the undeniable pleasures of a well-observed, well-played modest seriocomedy.Read the full review
The movie is strong and holding as long as it's shambling about in the Montauk dusk; when Dieckmann has to bring things to a resolution, Diggers turns ordinary -- sweet, but you've seen it many times before.Read the full review
Never quite breaks out of its talky inertia.Read the full review
Sitting through Diggers is so tedious that you might find yourself envying the clam diggers. At least they get to be outdoors.Read the full review
