‘Digger’ First Reactions Divide Critics: ‘Audacious,’ ‘Hollow Misfire,’ and ‘Massive Swing’ with Tom Cruise’s ‘Best Performance’ in Years

Early press reactions to Digger, a satirical black comedy directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise, are fiercely divided. Critics have described the apocalyptic satire as baffling, unpleasant, and a hollow misfire, while others call it audacious, fascinating, and a massive swing. Some journalists highlight this as Tom Cruise's best performance in years. The film, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, is scheduled to open on October 2, with expectations of a wide divide in opinion.