John Goodman Says ‘Digger’ Was ‘Killed’ by Critics ‘Before We Even Opened’ and ‘It Hurt’
John Goodman blames film critics for 'killing' his film Digger before its release.
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Why is John Goodman defending Digger?
Coverage from Variety and Entertainment Weekly indicates that Goodman is defending Digger from scathing reviews.
What was the reaction to Digger's release?
According to coverage from A.V. Club and Yahoo, the negative reviews 'killed' Digger before it even opened.
Will Digger's poor reception affect its cast and crew?
The question remains whether Digger's poor reception will have long-term consequences for its cast and crew.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 23.
- Primary Driver: John Goodman blames film critics for 'killing' his film Digger before its release.
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Digger's poor reception has left those involved reeling. The negative impact of scathing reviews is being felt by the cast and crew.
John Goodman's defense of the film has drawn attention to the harsh criticism it received. The question remains whether Digger's poor reception will have long-term consequences for its cast and crew.
Will this setback impact their future projects?
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John Goodman defends ‘Digger’ from scathing reviews for Tom Cruise vehicleEntertainment Weekly · 4h ago
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