Guillermo Del Toro Defends ‘Digger,’ Calls the Film ‘Daring, Bold and Cinematically Complex’
Director Guillermo Del Toro has publicly defended the film 'Digger' against negative reviews, praising its ambition and cinematic complexity. Despite his support, the film is struggling at the box office with a low opening day performance.
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It highlights the growing divide between critical reception and industry support for high-budget theatrical releases in a challenging box office climate.
Guillermo Del Toro Defends ‘Digger,’ Calls the Film ‘Daring, Bold and Cinematically Complex’ Guillermo Del Toro is publicly declaring his love for "Digger."
Del Toro took to X to call out naysayers of Alejandro G. Iñárritu's film ahead of its Friday release. "Entirely Petty headline," the director wrote in response to a review of Warner Bros.' R-rated black comedy. "Love it or not. And yes, I do. The film delivers in scale, ambition and reach at a theatrical screen level. Daring, bold and cinematically complex. Decidedly a theatrical experience."
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