{
  "id": 10734370,
  "title": "Digger Review",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/digger-review",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-29T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/digger-review-tom-cruise"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Digger, a film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, premiered in theaters on October 2. The story revolves around oil tycoon Digger Rockwell, played by John Goodman, who finds himself in a pickle after an oil-drilling mishap leads to a city-sized ice shelf splitting off and endangering Europe with impending tsunamis. Goodman's performance and Alejandro G. Iñárritu's signature cinematography serve as the foundation for this complex film, which explores the consequences of our dependence on fossil fuels.\n\nCruise delivers a standout performance as Digger Rockwell, transforming into the wily oil tycoon through heavy prosthetics. His monologue, where he lectures world leaders about the necessity of his oil company, is a standout moment in the film. The film also features Riz Ahmed and Tom Cruise in a scene that stands out, showcasing Cruise's acting prowess.\n\nThematically, Digger delves into the politics of global warming and the paradox of fossil fuel dependence. The film attempts to provoke a profound truth, but unfortunately, the script fails to do so, leaving the narrative feeling predictable. Despite mixed early reactions, the film currently holds a 56% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While it shares thematic elements with other recent films tackling similar topics, such as Don't Look Up, Digger ultimately falls short in delivering a unique perspective on the issue.",
  "summary": "Review: Digger's satire may not change your thinking on global warming, but there are excellent performances from Tom Cruise and the rest of the cast, and more than a few laughs.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}