"Digger" First Reactions Prove Divisive
Early reactions praise Cruise’s prosthetic-heavy transformation and adult drama turn, while some critics call the satirical black comedy uneven.
- First reactions to the Tom Cruise-led and Alejandro González Iñárritu-directed satire Digger emerged on Tuesday, revealing a divisive critical response ahead of the film's October 2 release.
- Marking a return to adult-oriented drama after over a decade in action films, Cruise stars as a wealthy tycoon battling an environmental catastrophe in this visually inventive narrative.
- While reviewers like IndieWire's Jim Hemphill praised Cruise's performance as his best since Magnolia, others called it a "mess," citing an imbalanced narrative favoring zany theatrics over nuance.
- Projected domestic opening weekend numbers have been revised downward from $20 million to $19 million, according to Puck's Matt Belloni, following the initial press screenings.
- The film hits theaters on October 2, serving as a test of Cruise's star power as audiences weigh the environmental satire's bold choices.
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Tom Cruise’s Digger Officially Divides Critics in His Most Polarizing Movie Yet
The first reactions to Tom Cruise‘s Digger are here after the satirical black comedy was unveiled to members of the film press. Critics are truly divided over the movie, which has been helmed by Oscar winner Alejandro González Iñárritu, director of Birdman and The Revenant. While some are satisfied with Cruise’s return to serious acting […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
"Digger" First Reactions Prove Divisive
First reactions are coming in for the Tom Cruise-led and Alejandro Iñárritu-directed environmental-themed black comedy “Digger”, and they’re wild, varied and divisive, with almost all agreeing that it’s not what you expect. The title was finally unveiled to the press the other day, with the social media embargo now lifted as tickets go on sale. […]
‘Digger’ First Reactions Split Over Tom Cruise’s ‘Baffling,’ ‘Unpleasant’ and ‘Brave’ New Movie: ‘The Divide on This Is Going to Be Wide’
Tom Cruise’s star vehicle “Digger” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who have been left divided by the satirical black comedy. The latest directorial effort from “Birdman” and “The Revenant” Oscar winner Alejandro González Iñárritu is being called everything from “baffling” to “unpleasant” to “fascinating stuff.” Most film journalists seem to […]
‘Digger’ First Reactions Divide Critics: ‘Audacious,’ ‘Hollow Misfire,’ and ‘Massive Swing’ with Tom Cruise’s ‘Best Performance’ in Years
First reactions to Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Digger” are officially in after early New York and Los Angeles press screenings over the last few days. The London premiere is meanwhile underway. Along with the upcoming “Dune: Part Three,” the apocalyptic satire starring Tom Cruise as an ostentatious oil baron in “Dr. Strangelove” mode is one of Warner Bros.’ major fall Oscar players. Four-time nominee Cruise, 64, has never won a competitive Os…
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