Tom Cruise’s Digger draws sharply divided reviews

Tom Cruise’s Digger has drawn sharply divided reviews ahead of its advertised theatrical opening on October 2, with critics split over whether the climate-focused satire is an ambitious success or an unwieldy misfire. Early Rotten Tomatoes snapshots reported in two articles put the film at 50 percent and 53 percent, respectively; the figures were reported at different times, and review counts were not supplied for comparison. Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the film stars Cruise as Digger Rockwell, a wealthy oil tycoon whose drilling operation in Greenland sets off an environmental disaster. The cast also includes John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg and Jesse Plemons. Reviewers describe the story as a satire about fossil fuels, climate change and collective responsibility, though the film’s plot details have been kept largely undisclosed in some screenings. The negative reviews focus on the film’s tone and execution. Critics described its satire as heavy-handed, its humor ineffective and its central performance overly showy.