Digger, which brings together Tom Cruise and Alejandro G. Iñárritu, was one of the year’s most anticipated projects. But the film fell short of expectations at the box office and divided critics. Here are the opening numbers and how the film was received.
Opening weekend
The film opened to about $8 million in roughly 3,300 US theaters, with another $12 million from international markets. That is Cruise’s lowest opening since the $6.7 million of 2007’s Lions for Lambs. The reported production budget is $125 million; some sources give figures between $160 and $180 million. The film’s worldwide total so far is around $46.5 million.
Reviews and audiences
It holds 51 percent on the critics aggregator and 45 out of 100 on Metacritic; the audience score is 71 percent and the CinemaScore C+. Reviews split sharply: some critics find the film bold and at times brilliant, while others call it unintentionally bad. At 128 minutes, the film keeps provoking debate despite the mixed picture.
Effect on the awards race
The film had been seen as an awards-season hope for Cruise. But the weak box office and divided critical picture weaken its position in nomination forecasts. Cruise himself said publicly that he is proud of what the team made.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Digger open to? About $8 million in the US.
How long is the film? 128 minutes.
Who directs? Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
What is the critics score? About 51 percent.
Note: budget and total figures vary by source.
