Loosely based on the famous Sutton Hoo (Suffolk) wartime archaeological excavation, this is a very slow-moving but beautifully crafted film that evokes its time and setting well. The standout here is very impressive character work by Ralph Fiennes as the unsung local hero Basil Brown, supported by reliably strong work from (late-replacement) Carey Mulligan and Johnny Flynn. For much of its running time there is little of great consequence happening, with the off-dig dramas feeling like slightly lightweight filler when it is actually dealing with big issues, but this is well-made, gently-paced if slightly soporific period drama.
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