Tom Cruise’s dystopian farce hits too close to home
Alejandro Inarritu’s new film 'Digger' is a disaster comedy that explores themes of male power and climate change. The review suggests the film struggles to balance its satirical tone with its heavy subject matter.
Why it matters
It provides cultural commentary on how modern cinema is reflecting contemporary anxieties about technology and the environment.
Directed by Alejandro Inarritu, ambitious disaster comedy Digger tackles male power and rising seas, but struggles to keep its jokes grounded.
Michael Bodey Film writer Oct 1, 2026 – 5.00am Digger ★★★½
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