Critics react to Tom Cruise’s polarising new film, Digger

• Director Alejandro González Iñárritu has returned with Digger, a highly polarising film starring Tom Cruise that has split critics down the middle.
• The story follows a megalomaniacal tycoon whose pursuit of power causes a global catastrophe, featuring unexpected plot elements kept secret prior to its release.
• Tom Cruise delivers a committed performance that could earn him a fourth acting Oscar nomination, alongside co-stars John Goodman, Riz Ahmed and Michael Stuhlbarg.
• Despite prior speculation comparing it to other unconventional releases, Digger is confirmed not to be a musical.
• The film is set for release on 2 October, with critics tipping it as a strong contender in technical award categories.

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Digger first-look reaction – Tom Cruise’s wild new film is as polarising as they come