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Hi Eddie (or @film-authority.bsky.social as some people call you), Just reporting back as promised on "Digger", which we saw yesterday in an Imax with only three other people (you're right—much better: hate it when a full house absorbs the sound). And we all went the distance. My wife's verdict:

weird. Mine: sure, but in a great way. Apart from being visually and aurally exciting, I found it riveting, funny-ha-ha (witty), funny-ho-ho (slapstick), constantly surprising (wrong-footing, if your prefer), challenging, moving... and in the end, redemptive. And when I

Bestness to those other insane genii, Jake and Joe, though not necessarily in that order.🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

The boys send their best to you and your wife!

In that order? 🫢

Great Stuff, Simon! Your wife called it right, it’s a strange film…. But while it’s not for everyone, it’s for someone, and I had a similar reaction to you. It’s huge in scope, original in conception, sometimes deliberately silly and the least typical thing Cruise ever did. I applaud your effort!

Thanks Eddie. Sometimes, I find it best just to let yourself go with the floe. Even if that means having to do without Norway...