Tom Cruise’s political satire ‘Digger’ bombs with $8 million opening weekend
Tom Cruise’s political satire ‘Digger’ opened to an estimated $8 million in the U.S. and Canada, a major commercial disappointment for the star. The film, Warner Bros.’ last release before a merger, earned $1.2 million in previews. Critics are sharply divided: BBC gave it four stars, while The Boston Globe called it Cruise’s worst film. ‘Verity’ led the weekend with $32 million.
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Tom Cruise's political satire 'Digger' opens to estimated $8 million at box office
Tom Cruise's latest film, the political satire 'Digger,' in which he plays multiple roles including a gleefully polluting oil tycoon, opened to an estimated $8 million in the U.S. and Canada, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The opening weekend performance represents a significant departure from Cruise's typical action hero persona and is considered a box office disappointment, with the film falling flat commercially.
Read sourceBox Office: ‘Digger’ Bombs With $8 Million Opening, ‘Verity’ Scores $32 Million Debut
According to a Variety report aggregated by Google News, the film 'Digger' starring Tom Cruise has majorly bombed at the box office with an $8 million opening weekend, while 'Verity' debuted strongly with $32 million. The New York Times notes that 'Digger' is Warner Bros.' last release before a merger and is considered a major flop. A BBC review gives the film four stars, calling it a 'love-it-or-hate-it' folly where Cruise takes the 'biggest risk of his career.' Scientific American analyzes the accuracy of the climate disaster depicted in the film. The Hollywood Reporter highlights a new marketing tactic for 'Digger,' noting that French audiences love it while Americans do not.
Read sourceTom Cruise's 'Digger' Flops at Box Office With Under $10 Million as 'Verity' Takes Lead
Tom Cruise's new film 'Digger' is underperforming at the box office, with projections of less than $10 million in its opening weekend, according to multiple reports aggregated by Google News. The film, described by Warner Bros. as its last release before a merger, is being labeled a major flop. In contrast, the film 'Verity' is leading the box office with $15.1 million on its opening Friday. The BBC gives 'Digger' a four-star review, calling it a 'love-it-or-hate-it' folly and the 'biggest risk of his career.' CNN notes that the film is not what audiences expect. The poor performance marks a significant downturn for a star typically associated with blockbuster success.
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Tom Cruise's New Warner Bros. Movie 'Digger' Sets Rotten Tomatoes Record, Critics Divided
Tom Cruise's latest Warner Bros. film, 'Digger', has set a new Rotten Tomatoes audience record after nine years, according to ScreenRant. However, the film's reception is sharply divided. The New York Times reports that 'Digger', Warner Bros.' last release before a merger, is a major box office flop. The Hollywood Reporter notes a new marketing tactic highlighting that French audiences love the film while American audiences do not. The BBC gives the film a four-star review, calling it a 'love-it-or-hate-it' folly and the 'biggest risk of his career'. In stark contrast, The Boston Globe declares 'Digger' to be the worst movie of Tom Cruise's career. The film's performance and polarized critical and audience reception are the main subjects of the coverage.
Read sourceDigger Earns $1.2M in Previews Amid Warner Bros. Leadership Shake-Up
The Hollywood Reporter reports that the film 'Digger', starring Tom Cruise as a deranged oil tycoon, has earned $1.2 million in box office previews. This comes amid a leadership shake-up at Warner Bros., which has had a difficult year at the box office. The Los Angeles Times notes the studio is bracing for the film's release. Reviews are mixed, with the Wall Street Journal offering a review of Cruise's performance, and Variety opining that a big twist saves the movie from being a complete disaster. Scientific American examines the accuracy of the climate disaster depicted in the film.
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