Tom Cruise’s new black comedy, *Digger*, has sharply divided critics, with reviews ranging from enthusiastic praise to outright dismissal. The film casts Cruise as an eccentric oil tycoon whose actions trigger an ecological disaster, and his dramatic transformation marks a departure from the blockbuster roles that have defined much of his career.

Some reviewers praised the film’s ambition, environmental themes and Cruise’s performance, while others found it overblown or self-indulgent. The Daily Mail and BBC gave it four stars, and The Telegraph called it “the most bonkers film of the year”; The Guardian awarded it two stars, while The Times gave it one. The article presents the film as a potential awards contender, though the reviews suggest its unconventional style may not appeal to everyone.