John Goodman Proud of Tom Cruise Flop 'Digger'

Actor John Goodman has defended the Tom Cruise film 'Digger,' which failed to achieve box office success. The movie reportedly garnered $50 million globally against a budget surpassing $125 million. Goodman expressed pride in the film's ambitious narrative, describing it as a significant risk for Hollywood. He believes the negative critical reception "killed us before we opened," discouraging potential viewers. Goodman compared 'Digger's' initial struggles to his own past experiences with Coen brothers films like 'Barton Fink' and 'The Big Lebowski,' which also underperformed initially but gained lasting acclaim.

Despite its commercial performance, 'Digger' has garnered support from prominent figures in Hollywood. Fellow actor Guillermo del Toro praised its scale and ambition, while comedian Bill Burr and Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway have also voiced strong positive opinions. Goodman himself acknowledged a personal contradiction in championing the film's environmental message due to his own enjoyment of gas-guzzling cars, yet he views 'Digger' as an important "wake-up call" for environmental consciousness. The film is still considered an awards contender, with Tom Cruise potentially in the running for a Best Actor nomination at the upcoming Oscars.