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Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Now Stands to Lose $245 Million After Dropping 60% in Second Weekend Box Office (variety.com)
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[–] 11 points 4 weeks ago (7 children)

I've heard good things about this film. Maybe streaming will help it rebound.

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  • [–] 13 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

    I saw it yesterday and it's a great film. Everyone I know who's seen it has enjoyed it.

    I had seen the articles about it not making money, which is a problem, but not necessarily a reflection of the film itself.

    I was surprised reviewers were treating it so harshly. I absolutely have issues with the film but it's still a solid movie. I definitely left the theater with interesting things to think about.

    I'm reminded of the recent film "The Drama". The summary of that film is "A happily-engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails." If you've seen the film, sure... Technically that's true. But the film is about A LOT of other things that are much more interesting. (I don't want to spoil more, but it's an excellent film but as fair warning it deals with heavy issues.)

    I think "Digger" is like that. The trailer and summary pitch a simple plot, "The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything." Again, technically that's true. You will see that story in the film. But you're also going to see something else and that something else is interesting and entertaining.

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  • [–] 8 points 4 weeks ago (1 child)

    Thanks. I keep lurking in the comments for anything on the merits of the film. I get dunking on Hollywood and its stars but, you know, some actual good stuff gets made from time to time.

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  • [–] 9 points 4 weeks ago

    If you haven't seen "Digger" I really do recommend it.

    It's frustrating to see so many comments about films having people begging for something new and original, and then when that happens everyone just shits on Hollywood and actors.

    The film may be a box office flop because it took a risk. The budget is too big and it's not a "Top Gun" type film is that going to rake in millions of dollars. I like those type of films, and if you expected "Digger" to be one... Fair enough, you might not enjoy the film.

    But if you give the film a little freedom and a chance, you'll get an interesting story. Also it's hilarious and the film knows it.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

    Licensing a film for streaming isn't as lucrative. Its going to take a long time to make that money back.

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