Tom Cruise is back on the big screen, but this time, he's not just saving the world from aliens or saving a plane from crashing. In the trailer for Alejandro Iñárritu's upcoming film, Digger, Cruise takes on a new challenge: saving the world from himself and the consequences of his own actions. The film, which is set to be released in theaters on October 2, promises a satirical take on the environmental and political crises that have plagued our planet in recent years.
In the trailer, Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an oil tycoon who has caused an ecological catastrophe that pushes the world to the brink of environmental collapse and nuclear war. With time running out, Digger embarks on a globe-spanning mission to try and undo the damage he's caused. The film also stars a talented ensemble cast, including Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sophie Wilde, Emma D'Arcy, Robert John Burke, Burn Gorman, and Pip Torrens.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the trailer is the way it plays with Cruise's image. The film features a new, balding and overweight version of the actor, a stark contrast to his usual movie star looks. This transformation is reminiscent of Cruise's performance in Ben Stiller's Tropic Thunder, where he played Les Grossman, a character who was also a movie star but with a very different look and personality. The trailer also hints at a satirical take on the film, with a modern-day Dr. Strangelove vibe, as teased by Jesse Plemons.
The film's cinematography and release format are also noteworthy. Digger was filmed on 65mm VistaVision, and it will receive an IMAX release in multiple aspect ratios, including 1.43:1 for 70mm IMAX presentations, 1.50:1 for certain film prints, and 1.90:1 for standard IMAX theaters. The cinematographer is the legendary Oscar winner Emmanuel "Chivo" Lubezki, known for his work on films like Gravity and Birdman. This attention to detail in the film's production values suggests that Digger is a serious and ambitious project.
The cast hype for the film is also impressive. Sandra Hüller, who stars alongside Cruise, has called the film 'remarkable' and 'impressive beyond anything I’ve ever seen.' Jesse Plemons has also praised the film, calling it 'one of the strangest, funniest, most tragic scripts I’ve read.' The film's satirical take on the environmental and political crises that have plagued our planet in recent years, combined with Cruise's transformative performance, suggests that Digger could be a game-changer in the world of cinema.
In my opinion, Digger is a film that could have a significant impact on the way we think about environmental and political issues. The film's satirical take on these issues, combined with Cruise's transformative performance, makes it a must-see for anyone interested in cinema and the world we live in. I'm excited to see how the film unfolds and how it will be received by audiences around the world.
