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Del Toro Defends Digger: A Bold Theatrical Experience
2 Oct
Summary
- Del Toro praised Digger for its scale, ambition, and cinematic complexity.
- He likened its reception to criticism of Ken Russell's controversial film 'The Devils'.
- The film is reportedly heading for a domestic opening below $15 million.
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro has become a vocal advocate for Alejandro G. Iñárritu's latest film, "Digger." Del Toro described the movie as a "daring, bold and Cinematically complex" theatrical experience, defending it against what he called "petty" critical headlines. He drew parallels between "Digger's" reception and that of Ken Russell's 1971 film, "The Devils," noting how critical and societal responses can evolve over time.
Del Toro urged audiences to see "Digger" on a theater screen, emphasizing its value as a cinematic event. This endorsement comes as the film is projected to have a domestic opening below $15 million, with its Rotten Tomatoes score sitting at 54 percent positive. Iñárritu and del Toro, along with Alfonso Cuarón, are famously known as Mexico's "Three Amigos" in cinema, sharing a long-standing professional relationship.
This support for "Digger" highlights a continued friendship and mutual respect between the acclaimed directors. Del Toro's next project is an animated adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, "The Buried Giant."
