Saw Digger. I Went Fishing. That’s All I’m Telling You.

Before seeing Digger, I thought the advertising campaign sucked. Afterward, I understood why. A spoiler-free review involving fishing gear, questionable judgment, and a movie I may be untangling forever.

An attempt to review Digger without becoming the person who ruins Digger.

The Riff. October 11, 2026

Before seeing Digger, I thought the advertising campaign sucked. After seeing it, I understood why it sucked.

How do you sell a movie when explaining why somebody should see it might take away part of what makes seeing it worthwhile?

If you love movies, this one is worth seeing. It’s thought-provoking, it’s a work of art, and I think I’ll be untangling it for the rest of my life.

To explain myself without spoiling anything, I went fishing. There was a sporting goods store, a very nice rod, and a promising spot with almost suspiciously convenient access.

Things eventually required an explanation.

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