From Rolling Stone · David Fear · · 1m 10s
Tom Cruise's Digger Movie Review
Tom Cruise stars in a dark comedy about a billionaire oilman causing climate disaster.
In brief
Tom Cruise stars in a dark comedy about a billionaire oilman causing climate disaster. Tom Cruise plays a fossil fuel tycoon who ignores climate warnings as an ice shelf threatens Europe. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Tom Cruise in Digger
Tom Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, a billionaire oilman who dismisses climate warnings.
“we are not just entertained but reborn when the lights go down”
Digger Rockwell's World
Digger runs his empire from a mausoleum-like estate clad in silk pajamas and snakeskin boots.
“he’s an american success story on anabolic steroids”
Climate Crisis Unfolds
A Greenland crack threatens an ice shelf the size of Boston that will hit europe.
“a class a catastrophe”
Government Response
The president and military brass debate nuking the ice shelf or pretending it’s not happening.
“with great power comes great deniability”
Digger's Reaction
Digger doubles down on his 'late capitalism, destroyer of worlds' speechifying.
“you all need me, you love what i represent”
Satirical Approach
Alejandro Gonzalez Inrritu uses long takes and wide-angle lenses for extreme visual impact.
“the funniest line isn’t even in the film itself”
Meta Storytelling
The film hints at a meta narrative with references to John Cassavetes' opening night.
“pretend you’re watching the revenant”
Climate Impact
The ice shelf threatens trillions in damage, millions displaced, and megadeaths.
“this is just the beginning of what could be an extinction event”
What Happens Next
Digger’s denial and bluster fail as the ice shelf threatens europe.
“the ice shelf is now headed toward europe”
What to remember
Tom Cruise plays a fossil fuel tycoon who ignores climate warnings as an ice shelf threatens Europe.
