It's consistently absorbing as well as evocative to the harsh finish, with mordant plot surprises Connolly keeps smartly tucked away.

The landscape may be a tinderbox waiting for a spark, but the film - based on the 2016 bestseller by Jane Harper - fails to catch light.

Part of the joy of The Dry is watching this excellent cast in action.

“The Dry” isn’t the most spectacular mystery or crime film you’re ever going to see, but it still manages to use the talents of its underrated protagonist well enough to entertain us for almost two hours. [Full review in Spanish].