Just what I expected

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Blistering performances.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

In 1976, America's bicentennial, four friends - amateur photographer Paul Rudd (as Hunt), married man Ken Marino (as Frankie Lozo), promiscuous Ron Eldard (as Jack), and druggie Josh Hamilton (as Cons) - fret about losing their livelihood as Long Island, NY clam "Diggers" as the economy changes to favor corporate claming. The women in their lives include Mr. Rudd's sister Maura Tierney (as Gina), his city flame Lauren Ambrose (as Zoey), and Mr. Marino's perpetually pregnant wife Sarah Paulson (as Julie).It is interesting that Islip born co-star Marino also wrote the story, because the drama really comes to life during the scene when Ms. Paulson tells him she is expecting yet another child. The couple's situation is real, well-played, and timeless. Marino subsequent frustration after suiting up to fill out a job application leads to probably the film's best moment. Otherwise, to quote Hamlet, "there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so," in director Katherine Dieckmann's setting and character driven drama.***** Diggers (9/9/06) Katherine Dieckmann ~ Paul Rudd, Ken Marino, Maura Tierney, Lauren Ambrose

With all of its good qualities; the honest acting, the pleasant real ambiance, this film climaxes regrettably with the violence unleashed which is built into the story, sadly enough, which sinks it, and it has nothing really to say. That's how life for these clam diggers is: Drugs, smoking, drinking, fighting, releasing their tensions through sex, which can't in itself make meaningful art.The protagonist leaves at the end and so what? We feel nothing. I liked this film all the way until the fight, but you know...the violence was built into the script with the husband character. Screenwriter should have taken the story somewhere else more meaningful. Otherwise, an excellent film.

I agree with the first reviewer. This movie is way too talky and introspective, and I didn't really care what was happening with the characters. Good performances by Paul Rudd and Ron Eldard. The 1970s setting, its feel and the music are fun. Otherwise, it is a trial getting through this. If you live in New England or have some background in the clam industry, you may enjoy it. In many ways, I found its central premise about the father very annoying. Lauren Ambrose is good, but her portrayal of a hip New York City resident visiting the boonies seemed a little forced. This movie reminded me of "Ice Men" or one of those other male-bonding flicks.

I only was able to stay awake for the first half of this movie.. I tried another day to watch it, and managed to get though the whole thing, but sorry, not slow or anything, but I wish I could get that time back.Very boring movie, not sure what the point of it was, not even sure what the stories of the people were.. was one of those films where you find yourself checking under your nails for dirt, checking the seats for gum, etc.Very sorry, but not worth a dime. Take your money/time and see a different film. I am sure that this one had a message, but it got lost(since it almost seemed like a job to pay attention, let alone stay awake)2/10 is my rating.