Critics’ early reactions to Tom Cruise’s new film, Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Digger,” are released and show a sharp split in opinion. Reviewers describe the movie as an apocalyptic satire and a risky, unconventional project, with some praising it as daring and others calling it hollow or misfiring.
Across outlets, “Digger” is framed as a major star vehicle for Cruise, with multiple comments noting his performance as a standout. Variety and IndieWire report language that ranges from “audacious” to “baffling” and “unpleasant,” while /Film adds that the film’s tone and approach feel similar to an Iñárritu effort, for better and worse. The common thread is that the reactions are inconsistent, suggesting the film’s humor and style may not play evenly with all critics.
IndieWire and Variety also highlight the scale of the divide and the expectation that discussion will be wide ahead of the release. The film is set to open October 2 through Warner Bros. Pictures.
