WIRED argues Tom Cruise's 'Digger' is a box office flop but culturally significant

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WIRED magazine analyzes the film 'Digger,' starring Tom Cruise. The article notes the movie was marketed with a comedic trailer but presents a more serious narrative. It describes the film as an unsettling portrait of the current technological and climate era. Despite its poor box office performance, the publication suggests it may be one of the year's most relevant films.

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