Digger, film starring Tom Cruise, disappoints in environmental satire
Digger, a film starring Tom Cruise and directed by Iñárritu, criticizes the environmental damage of capitalism but disappoints with excesses and unfunny humor.
TL;DR
- Alejandro González Iñárritu, known for films like 'Amores Brutos' and Oscar wins, directs 'Digger'.
- The film stars Tom Cruise as an eccentric oil magnate, Digger, who caused an environmental catastrophe.
- 'Digger' satirizes economic power and environmental damage, aiming for a critique of capitalism.
- The film incorporates metafiction, exploring the dialogue between reality and its representation.
- Emmanuel Lubezki's surreal visual style and cinematography are highlighted as positive aspects.
- The movie is criticized for 128 minutes of 'unfunny histrionics,' excessive situations, and vulgarity.
- Despite the criticism, some praise Tom Cruise's performance, hidden by makeup.
- The film's direction and $125 million budget are questioned in light of its perceived failure.