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

Key Points:

• The trailer for Alejandro González Iñárritu's new film "Digger," starring Tom Cruise, hinted at an absurd farce about a power-hungry tycoon causing global catastrophe, but the film contains a secret twist that critics were asked to keep confidential.
• "Digger" has polarized critics, receiving one of the most divisive responses to any Tom Cruise film, a reaction that appears intentional by Iñárritu, who aimed to create something different and provocative.
• The film draws comparisons to Adam McKay’s "Vice" and Todd Phillips’s "Joker: Folie à Deux" in its bold storytelling approach, though it is not a musical as some speculated.
• Tom Cruise delivers a committed performance that positions him as a strong contender for his fourth acting Oscar nomination, supported by strong performances from John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, and Michael Stuhlbarg.
• While "Digger" may not secure Iñárritu a third Best Director Oscar, it is expected to be recognized in technical categories, with the film set for release on 2 October.