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John Goodman has expressed disappointment over the critical reception of the film Digger, attributing the movie's poor box office performance to negative reviews that discouraged viewers. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise, has only grossed $49 million against a budget of $125-180 million. Goodman, who played President Compson in the film, shared his thoughts on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, stating that the critics' negative outlook 'hurt' and 'kinda killed us before we even opened.' Despite the film's underwhelming financial success, Goodman remains proud of his work on Digger and believes it will gain appreciation over time, drawing parallels to his previous films that initially flopped but later found a dedicated audience.
Goodman's comments echo sentiments expressed by other celebrities who have defended Digger, including Mandy Patinkin, Ben Affleck, and Bill Burr. The film, which satirizes climate change and features a significant twist, has received mixed reviews, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 53%.
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