Del Toro Defends "Digger" as Box Office Falls Short of $7.5M
Guillermo del Toro praised Alejandro G. Iñárritu's "Digger" on X ahead of its Friday release, comparing negative reviews to those of cult classics.
Guillermo del Toro publicly defended Alejandro G. Iñárritu's film "Digger" on X ahead of its Friday release, calling it "daring, bold and cinematically complex" and a theatrical experience. He also reposted positive reviews of the film, including one praising Tom Cruise's performance.
Del Toro compared the negative reviews of "Digger" to those of "The Big Lebowski," "The King of Comedy," and "The Counselor," suggesting that initial critical reception is not always a measure of a film's long-term reputation.
The film currently holds a 51% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Variety's chief film critic Owen Gleiberman wrote a negative review, calling it unfunny and top-heavy with importance. According to Gleiberman's review, "Digger" cost north of $125 million to make.
"Digger" earned $3.4 million domestically on Friday. It is estimated to make just $7.5 million domestically in its opening weekend, according to Variety.
On Saturday, Tom Cruise posted on X expressing honor at creating the film with talented artists.
Quick answers
What did Guillermo del Toro say about "Digger"?
He called the film "daring, bold and cinematically complex" and a theatrical experience, and reposted positive reviews on X.
How much did "Digger" earn on Friday?
It earned $3.4 million domestically on Friday.
What is "Digger"'s Rotten Tomatoes score?
The film holds a 51% score on Rotten Tomatoes.