Digger
Digger‘s reputation preceded it. For the few weeks before I was able to watch it, the reviews were quite mixed. I follow Guillermo del Toro on Twitter, and he spammed tons of exhilarating user reviews giving “two thumbs up” and “five stars — better than Cats” endorsements. I watch a ton of YouTube and the anti-woke crowd spamming their reviews calling it the worst.
Which set of reviewers did I believe? None. I had to watch it for myself to come to a judgement.
Personally, I liked it. I didn’t jibe with the director’s style, but I liked it. It’s main theme is how we have let the rich do this to us. What “this?” The destruction of the only planet that we live on. It wasn’t just the rich devouring everything, but you and I happily acquiescing to the destruction we did. We are our own worst enemies, and we’re bringing the apocalypse upon ourselves.
The director, Inarritu, directed Birdman, which is similar to Digger. It had that feel with its “staged” scenes. I was repelled for this staging, but the story and performances made up for it. It’ll most likely be the only film on my “best of list.”
4 of 5 stars.
