Cruise-Starring Iñárritu Satire 'Digger' Divides Critics With Bombastic Style

Alejandro G. Iñárritu's latest film, "Digger," featuring Tom Cruise as a larger-than-life Texas oil magnate, has generated a polarized critical reception following its premiere. The movie, which also boasts a cast including Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jesse Plemons, delves into themes of global disaster and self-inflicted destruction through its over-the-top central character.

Reviewers are sharply divided, with some praising the film's daring and unconventional approach to satire, describing it as "nervy" and "bizarro." However, a significant contingent of critics found the movie's relentless performance style and perceived self-indulgence to be a major drawback, with some labeling it "insufferable." While comparisons to Stanley Kubrick's "Dr. Strangelove" have been made, many feel "Digger" misses the mark on subtlety and comedic brilliance, opting for a more aggressive and self-satisfied spectacle.