For Alejandro González Iñárritu, the scariest part of making 'Digger' wasn't the climate catastrophe
"Digger" director Alejandro González Iñárritu breaks down the plot twists and ending of his divisive new movie, and talks about working with Tom Cruise.
Alejandro González Iñárritu's highly anticipated film, Digger, faced unexpected challenges during its production. Despite assembling a star-studded cast led by Tom Cruise and employing a captivating script, the director found the acting tone to be the most daunting aspect. Upon the film's opening weekend, it became clear that Digger had become a significant box office disappointment, grossing only $8 million against a reported $180 million budget.
Critics were equally harsh, with many labeling the movie as pretentious and unrelatable. However, the film did receive support from certain actors, such as Anne Hathaway and Guillermo del Toro, who praised its artistic intentions. Digger follows the story of oil tycoon Digger Rockwell (Cruise), whose Arctic well explosion leads to a glacial catastrophe threatening Europe.
The narrative takes a surreal turn when it is revealed that Rockwell is actually a stage play being performed by actor Curtis Markson. Iñárritu's experience with Digger taught him the power of language as both a bridge and a weapon, emphasizing the importance of speaking truthfully and avoiding the blather of meaningless rhetoric.
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