Guillermo Del Toro Buries 'Digger' In Praise, Slams "Petty" Review: "Decidedly A Theatrical Experience"
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π° What Happened
Director Guillermo del Toro has praised the new film Digger on social media. The film is a satire directed by Alejandro G. Inarritu and stars Tom Cruise.
Del Toro called it daring, bold and cinematically complex. He also hit back at a critic who said viewers should wait to stream it. Fans online have joined in to share their own praise for the film.
π The Backstory
Digger opened to mixed reviews. Del Toro is a three-time Oscar winner known for Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water.
He argued the film is decidedly a theatrical experience. He called the negative headline entirely petty. Inarritu is known for serious films like Birdman. This satire is a change of style for him.
π― Why It Matters
Big directors can sway what audiences choose to see. Their support or criticism can help or hurt a film's success.
Director Guillermo del Toro has praised the new film Digger on social media. The film is a satire directed by Alejandro G. Inarritu and stars Tom Cruise.
Del Toro called it daring, bold and cinematically complex. He also hit back at a critic who said viewers should wait to stream it. Fans online have joined in to share their own praise for the film.
Digger opened to mixed reviews. Del Toro is a three-time Oscar winner known for Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water.
He argued the film is decidedly a theatrical experience. He called the negative headline entirely petty. Inarritu is known for serious films like Birdman. This satire is a change of style for him.
Big directors can sway what audiences choose to see. Their support or criticism can help or hurt a film's success.