Neil Young Calls ‘Digger’ the Best Film He Has Seen

Neil Young has called Digger the best film he has ever seen, publicly defending Tom Cruise’s divisive black comedy despite its negative reviews and weak box-office performance. In a post on his website, the musician urged viewers to approach the film with an open mind and argued that it should be judged as an art film rather than a conventional Cruise blockbuster. Young wrote that reviews he had read failed to capture the film’s overall effect. He described Digger as a work reflecting contemporary political and social life, and said its stylistic changes might challenge audiences expecting a more familiar commercial film. He also encouraged viewers to stay with the movie even if they initially found it unsuccessful. The comments are Young’s assessment, not an independent measure of the film’s reception. Digger has drawn largely negative reviews and mixed reactions, according to the supplied reporting. One account placed its Rotten Tomatoes score at 53 percent, while another described a small group of supporters who have praised its ambition. Directed and co-written by Alejandro González Iñárritu, Digger follows oil tycoon Digger Rockwell, played by Cruise, as he tries to save...