Tom Cruise film 'Digger' faces reported heavy losses as critics split on its merit

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All three outlets cover Digger, an Alejandro González Iñárritu film starring Tom Cruise, which is described as an environmental satire or fable. The Guardian reports estimates that it will lose about $245m, which would rank it among the biggest box office disasters. Semafor acknowledges the film has been labeled a historic flop but calls it a misunderstood masterpiece worth watching. The Blaze, in a piece urging readers to avoid spoilers, describes an opening scene where Cruise's oil baron character briefs the president after causing a global environmental disaster.

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Left GThe GuardianDigger on course for $245m loss after box office collapse

The Guardian focuses on the film's financial failure, citing estimates of a roughly $245m loss and comparing it to other notorious box office flops.

Alternative SSemafor'A misunderstood masterpiece'

Semafor acknowledges the film's reputation as a historic flop but defends it as a misunderstood masterpiece that audiences should still see.

Right BThe BlazeDon’t let anyone spoil ‘Digger’ for you

The Blaze treats the film as worth seeing, discussing its plot and themes rather than finances, and warns readers to avoid spoilers.