The film begins with something extremly tragic and horrific. One night, Scott Brennan (Thomas Jane) makes choices with disastrous consequences, leading to the death of his wife and his only daughter Jane (Harlow Jane), losing her hearing instantly. Presently, Scott is a widower and continues to raise Jane as best as possible. Since the horrific events, Jane has refused to speak to anyone and will only communicate via sign language. Each day, Scott works in construction but is struggling to make ends meet. Focused on helping his daughter to hear once again, he discovers a new treatment that could help her but is unable to afford it. Shortly, an opportunity arises that could change everything for Scott. One day while working in the office, he is greeted by a stranger (Emile Hirsch) who needs someone with the right tools and skills to do some removal work in a house. Scott is instantly offered a large sum of cash, which would help to obtain treatment for Jane. Naturally, Scott accepts the cash job; however, as he begins to do the work, he makes a massive discovery within the home walls and is soon held hostage along with his daughter. Now Scott and Jane will be forced to dig up something secretive underneath the property, and if they fail to cooperate, they will be consequences. Dig is best described as a thriller with some little moments of drama along the way. Scott isn't an overly likeable character, to start with, coming across as arrogant and overconfident. After the opening scene, we learn that Scott is on a personal journey not only to deal with his past wrongs but in his relationship with his daughter. It's a great concept to see, and the added tragedy of being held hostage only heightens the plot. The performances in Dig are great. Actor Thomas Jane delivers various emotions and a character who differs as the film progresses, which was an excellent touch to see. It's evident that actor Emile Hirsch is having a fun time playing an over-the-top role here, and while I'm not normally a fan of the actor, I can't deny that him being quite loud and threatening is a treat to see. Overall, Dig delivers several fresh, solid moments of entertainment, mostly thanks to the film's leading performances, including Thomas Jane and Emile Hirsch. The story here is touching and dramatic, which was a great touch to see; however, Dig is filled with many clichés and familiar vibes. While my investment level was solid, it was slightly disappointing to find the ending lacked any major surprises, instead delivering something that felt safer, and predictable. * This review has been written for Sanity. For more reviews from Walkden Entertainment, check out the link here: www.walkdenentertainment.com