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Review: Fine, let's talk about Digger

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Review: Fine, let's talk about Digger

I found the trailer for Digger intriguing, starring a nearly unrecognizable Tom Cruise and giving off strong Dr.

Strangelove vibes.

Plus, it is four-time Oscar-winning director Alejandro G.

Iñárritu’s ( Birdman ) first English-language film since 2015’s The Revenant .

Those elements quickly moved it near the top of my "must-see" list even if details about the actual plot were lacking.

Given Iñárritu’s pedigree, the film seemed poised to be prime Oscar bait. (Major spoilers appear below the gallery.

We'll give you a heads-up when we get there.) By now it's clear that Digger is on track to be one of the biggest bombs of the year instead, racking up a mere $20 million globally its opening weekend, against a $125 million (possibly more) budget.

It has sharply polarized critics and audiences alike, with some appreciating Iñárritu's bold, creative swings and others finding the film practically unwatchable.

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