Critics pan Tom Cruise's 'Digger' despite his strong performance

Early critical reactions to Tom Cruise's upcoming dark comedy 'Digger' are overwhelmingly negative, with reviewers panning the narrative despite praising Cruise's performance. The film is scheduled for release in national theaters on October 1st. Critics largely agree that director Alejandro González Iñárritu's ambitious concept fails to sustain itself, with many calling the film a self-indulgent mess. While Cruise and co-stars like Riz Ahmed and John Goodman receive solid notices, the satire is described as lacking depth and humanity, with some predicting a horrible CinemaScore. The film follows Cruise as the world's most powerful man on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior. Iñárritu co-wrote the script with Sabina Berman, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., and Nicolás Giacobone, with a supporting cast including Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, and John Goodman.