Del Toro Hails 'Digger' as a Theatrical Triumph Amid Criticism

WHO:

Deadline - Guillermo Del Toro, Tom Cruise, Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Collider - Alejandro G. Iñárritu

WHAT:

Variety - Guillermo Del Toro described Digger as "daring, bold and cinematically complex."

Variety - Del Toro responded to a review of Digger by stating, “Entirely Petty headline,” in defense of the film.

Deadline - Digger premiered to mixed reviews.

Deadline - Guillermo Del Toro praised Digger on social media.

Deadline - A critic described Digger as "far from a must-watch."

Collider - Alejandro G. Iñárritu expressed admiration for Tom Cruise's performance in Digger.

WHERE:

Deadline - The film Digger premiered at a location not specified in the articles.

WHEN:

Deadline - Digger premiered this weekend.

WHY:

Deadline - Guillermo Del Toro criticized the negative review as "petty."

HOW:

Collider - Alejandro G. Iñárritu shared behind-the-scenes secrets of Digger.

(UPDATED October 3, 2026 21:56 UTC)

Guillermo Del Toro has praised his film Digger, calling it "daring, bold, and cinematically complex." In response to a review that he felt was unfair, Del Toro described the headline as "entirely petty." His passionate defense highlights his commitment to the film and its artistic vision.

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(UPDATED October 3, 2026 18:40 UTC)

The film Digger premiered this weekend to mixed reviews, with a critic describing it as "far from a must-watch." Despite the lukewarm reception, Guillermo Del Toro praised the film on social media, while Alejandro G. Iñárritu expressed admiration for Tom Cruise's performance and shared some behind-the-scenes secrets. Del Toro also criticized the negative review, calling it "petty."