{
  "id": 12652962,
  "title": "Review: Fine, let's talk about Digger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/review-fine-lets-talk-about-digger",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T13:01:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ars Technica",
    "slug": "ars-technica",
    "url": "https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/10/review-digger-is-both-frustrating-and-brilliant-by-design/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The trailer for Digger caught my attention, featuring an unfamiliar Tom Cruise and evoking strong associations with Stanley Kubrick's Doctor Strangelove. Additionally, it marks Alejandro G. Iñárritu's (Birdman) first English-language film since 2015's The Revenant. These factors swiftly propelled it to the top of my must-see list, even though specifics about the plot remained unclear. Given Iñárritu's esteemed status, the movie appeared to be a prime contender for an Oscar nomination. (Major spoilers follow the gallery. We'll indicate them with a warning before proceeding.) Now, it's evident that Digger has fallen short of expectations, grossing only $20 million worldwide during its opening weekend, compared to a budget of $125 million (and possibly more). Critics and viewers have been deeply divided, with some praising Iñárritu's daring and imaginative approach, while others deem the film nearly impossible to sit through.",
  "summary": "Its excesses may try one’s patience at times, but the film sticks the landing with a savagely moving finale.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}