# John Goodman Blames Critics for Digger's Box Office Failure

> John Goodman says critics' negative reviews killed Digger's box office before release.
- Title: John Goodman Blames Critics for Digger's Box Office Failure
- Summary: John Goodman says critics' negative reviews killed Digger's box office before release. John Goodman claims film critics' reviews hurt Digger's box office…
- Keywords: john goodman, digger, alejandro g. inárritu, happy sad confused podcast, film critics, box office, climate change satire, matt schimkowitz, entertainment, culture, John, Goodman
- Source: AV Club — https://avclub.com/john-goodman-blames-critics-for-digger-bomb
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john goodman, digger, alejandro g. inárritu, happy sad confused podcast, film critics, box office, climate change satire, matt schimkowitz, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

John Goodman claims film critics' reviews hurt Digger's box office success by making audiences avoid the movie.