Alejandro González Iñárritu's new film Digger, in which Tom Cruise plays an eccentric oil magnate, has divided critics. The film, which had its premiere in France on September 30 and will be released in the United States on October 2, received a 52% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the lowest for a Tom Cruise film in the past ten years. Some critics have called it a "catastrophic satire" and a "spectacle" that "screams and spits," while others have praised it as a "bold cinematic experience." Tom Cruise's portrayal of Digger, a petroleum magnate responsible for a climate crisis that endangers humanity, has drawn both admiration and criticism. Critics like Owen Gleiberman of Variety and Amy Nicholson of the Los Angeles Times have praised Cruise's intense performance, while others, including David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter and Johnny Oleksinski of the New York Post, have criticized it as over-the-top and lacking in depth. The film's narrative has also sparked debate. Some critics appreciate its ambitious and unpredictable nature, while others find it confusing and overly complicated. The film's layered structure, involving a story within a story, has been criticized for being too convoluted. IndieWire noted that the film "makes kilograms, even tons" of content without clear coherence. One of the most praised elements of the film is a 10-minute monologue delivered by Tom Cruise's character in front of a parody of the European Union assembly. This scene has been called "the best scene of the film" by several critics, including The Hollywood Reporter and IndieWire. However, environmental journalist Jake Bittle from Grist criticized this scene as "unbearable" and found the overall film "ugly, noisy, and unpleasant." The film has also been noted for its lack of humor, despite being marketed as a comedy. Critics have pointed out that the film fails to deliver on its comedic potential, with Variety calling the absence of humor "the real problem." Despite the mixed reviews, the film has generated significant interest, partly due to unusual instructions given to journalists and critics not to reveal certain elements of the film. French viewers have reported finding messages before screenings asking not to spoil the film, an unusual move for an auteur film. This has only increased the curiosity surrounding the film, with many critics and viewers eager to see it for themselves.