From Collider · Conor Sheeran · · 1m 20s
Tom Cruise Plays Unheroic Role in 'Digger'
Tom Cruise stars as a world's richest man who fails to save the planet in Alejandro González Iñárritu's 'Digger'.
In brief
Tom Cruise stars as a world's richest man who fails to save the planet in Alejandro González Iñárritu's 'Digger'. Tom Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, a fictional oil magnate who fails to prevent an apocalypse, marking a departure from his heroic roles. Originally reported by Collider.
Tom Cruise's New Role
Tom Cruise stars in Digger as Digger Rockwell, the world's richest man who inadvertently triggered the apocalypse.
Digger's Mission
Digger must fix the planet's problems but believes money and influence will solve the crisis without addressing its root causes.
Digger's Approach
Digger focuses on personal gain rather than global consequences, asking 'What's in it for me?' instead of fixing the world.
“What's in it for me?”
Cruise's Performance
Cruise portrays Digger with a Southern accent and Texan oilman persona, delivering a monologue that could place him among early Oscar contenders.
Digger's Contrast
Unlike Cruise's heroic roles in Mission: Impossible and Top Gun, Digger acknowledges his role in the crisis but seeks personal benefit over global solutions.
Critical Reception
Reviews for Digger have been mixed, with box office returns worse than expected despite Cruise's compelling performance.
Digger's Impact
Digger shows Cruise's potential to play against type, highlighting his unexplored range beyond heroic roles.
What Happens Next
Digger's failure challenges Cruise's long-standing image as a hero, offering a new dimension to his filmography.
Here's the gist
Tom Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, a fictional oil magnate who fails to prevent an apocalypse, marking a departure from his heroic roles.
