Tom Cruise's 'Digger' divides critics in London premiere

Tom Cruise's new film "Digger" premiered in London on September 22, with critics sharply divided over his portrayal of an eccentric oil tycoon in director Alejandro G. Iñárritu's apocalyptic satire. The 64-year-old actor plays Digger Rockwell, a powerful oil magnate whose drilling causes an environmental catastrophe, with the film satirizing how the wealthy respond to crisis. Some critics praised Cruise's committed performance and the film's ambition, while others found its satire muddled and tone abrasive. "Digger" marks Cruise's first original film in nearly a decade, departing from his action franchise roles. The ensemble cast includes John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, and Jesse Plemons, with the film releasing theatrically on October 2.