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Del Toro Defends 'Digger,' Criticizes Negative Reviews
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In Short: Oscar-winning director Guillermo Del Toro has taken to social media to defend Tom Cruise's new film 'Digger,' criticizing negative reviews and comparing it to movies that later gained appreciation.
Oscar-winning director Guillermo Del Toro has taken to social media to defend Tom Cruise's new film 'Digger,' criticizing negative reviews and comparing it to movies that later gained appreciation. In response to a review that called the film 'far from a must-watch,' Del Toro tweeted, 'Entirely Petty headline,' and shared a link to the IGN review, expressing his disagreement.
The film, which premiered this weekend, has received mixed reviews, with a 51% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a C+ CinemaScore. Del Toro, however, is a confirmed fan, comparing the negative reception to that of films like 'The King of Comedy,' 'The Big Lebowski,' and 'The Counselor,' all of which have since gained appreciation over time.
In 'Digger,' Cruise stars as Digger Rockwell, an oil tycoon who races to fix a catastrophe he caused to avoid blame and be seen as humanity's savior. The film's theatrical experience is highlighted by Del Toro, who believes it is best enjoyed on the big screen.
Del Toro's support for 'Digger' comes as the film faces criticism from some critics, with the director using his platform to advocate for the film's merits and encourage audiences to see it in theaters.
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- The 3x Oscar winner has taken to social media to heap praise on Tom Cruise ‘s latest after responding to a critic that called the film “far from a must-watch” and recommended viewers wait for it to hit streaming.
- Decidedly a Theatrical experience. https://t.co/Gby9ykcj9A Funny, I go into the platform and without even scrolling down, these are popping at the top of my timeline… So… I will just keep posting them.
- The film delivers in scale, ambition and reach at a theatrical screen level.
- Tune in or drop out- https://t.co/sEgiticKRa “Dig or Die – c’mon!” Del Toro wrote with another.