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John Goodman Blames Critics for Digger's Box Office Failure
John Goodman says critics' negative reviews killed Digger's box office before release.
In brief
John Goodman says critics' negative reviews killed Digger's box office before release. John Goodman claims film critics' reviews hurt Digger's box office success by making audiences avoid the movie. Originally reported by AV Club.
Digger Box Office Failure
Digger opened to mixed reviews and a minuscule box office, becoming one of Hollywood's biggest fiascos.
John Goodman's Criticism
John Goodman says critics' reviews 'hurt' and 'kinda killed us before we even opened'.
“It kinda killed us”
Critics' Role in Failure
Critics' headlines like 'This will only make $5' made audiences avoid Digger, according to Goodman.
Goodman's Perspective
Goodman admits negative reviews have become harder to shake off as he ages, but remains proud of Digger.
The short version
John Goodman claims film critics' reviews hurt Digger's box office success by making audiences avoid the movie.
