Tom Cruise film Digger flops at box office despite critical interest

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 15:00 · Archive

Tom Cruise's film Digger has underperformed at the box office despite drawing praise from critics and influencers.

Tom Cruise's film Digger has disappointed at the box office, marketed through its trailer as a comedy reel. The film has struggled commercially and with critics, yet has drawn unexpected praise from influencers and some reviewers who have called it a masterpiece.

Wired describes Digger as potentially the most relevant film of the year, suggesting it offers an unsettling portrait of contemporary technology and climate issues. The disconnect between its poor box office performance and the enthusiastic reactions from some observers has drawn attention to the film's divided reception.

How it is being reported

• Why hyperventilating influencers are calling Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ a masterpiece as it flops at the box officePerhaps if "Digger" hadn't been such a box office and critical dud, the over-the-top influencer reactions wouldn't stick out as such sore thumbs.New York Post · 7 Oct, 14:45
• Review: Fine, let's talk about DiggerIts excesses may try one’s patience at times, but the film sticks the landing with a savagely moving finale.Ars Technica · 7 Oct, 14:01
• ‘Digger’ is a Box Office Flop. It Might Be the Most Relevant Film of the YearSold by its trailer as a gag reel, Tom Cruise’s strangest movie may be the most unsettling portrait of our tech and climate moment yet.Wired · 7 Oct, 11:45

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