Is Digger Tom Cruise’s Biggest Flop?

I saw Digger in the theater—with popcorn, a Pepsi Zero, and a little help from my Regal membership. Now I’m still trying to answer one question:

What the hell did I watch?

The reported budget was enormous. The opening weekend? A lot smaller. But the box-office numbers aren’t the only thing that surprised me. Digger has oil, environmental satire, family drama, theater, and comedy all competing for screen time.

The critics seem to love it. I didn’t have the same experience.

Could Digger become a cult favorite like Edge of Tomorrow? Or does it have too many stories going on at once? I share my full take in the video—and you can decide whether I’m completely wrong.

Watch my Digger review: NielFlamm.com/videos/moviereviews

I Watched It So You Can Decide If You Should: My Latest Movie Review

There are movies I walk out of thinking, “Wow. I need to tell everyone to see that.”

Then there are movies where I walk out thinking:

“What the hell did I just watch?”

And sometimes those are much more fun to review.

My latest movie review is up, and rather than give away everything I thought about the movie here, I'm going to do something simple:

I'm inviting everyone to watch the review.

Why?

Because I've learned that a Rotten Tomatoes score doesn't necessarily mean I’ll love a movie.

A great cast doesn't guarantee a great movie.

An interesting premise doesn't guarantee the story will work.

And critics and audiences can sometimes watch the same movie and seemingly experience two completely different films.

That's one of the reasons I started doing these reviews.

I'm Not a Professional Movie Critic

I don't have a film degree.

I'm not analyzing whether the director properly paid homage to some obscure French film from 1962.

And I'm probably not going to explain the metaphorical significance of a lamp sitting in the corner of the room.

I'm a guy who likes movies.

I have Regal Unlimited. I go to the theater. I buy my popcorn. I get my Pepsi Zero. I sit down, watch the movie, and decide whether those two hours of my life were well spent.

That's my highly sophisticated rating system.

And when something doesn't work?

I'm going to say it.

When something surprises me?

I'll say that too.

And occasionally, a movie gives me so much material that reviewing it becomes almost as entertaining as watching it.

So, Was This Movie Worth Watching?

I'm not answering that here.

That's the bait.

🎬 In my full movie review, I break down what worked, what didn't, what made absolutely no sense to me, and whether I think the movie was worth my money—and my time.

I'm sure some people will completely disagree with me.

Actually, I hope they do.

Because that's half the fun.

After watching the review, I'm curious whether everyone thinks:

Did Niel get it right, or has he completely lost his mind?

👉 My full movie review is at NielFlamm.com

While there, my other movie reviews are available too, along with an option to subscribe so the next one doesn't get missed.

Because I'm going to keep watching them.

The good ones. The bad ones. And especially the ones that make me wonder who approved the script.

🚗 Motor City: A Revenge Story That Deserved Better

Sometimes a movie sneaks into theaters with almost no fanfare, and you wonder if it's worth taking a chance. That was exactly my thought when I saw Motor City on the schedule.

I almost skipped it.

I'm glad I didn't.

Without spoiling anything, Motor City delivers more than I expected. The atmosphere, the sound design, the performances, and the tension all come together in a way that's best experienced on the big screen. It's one of those films that reminds you why movie theaters still matter.

But is it all engine and no horsepower? Does it live up to the premise? Is it worth buying a ticket before it disappears from theaters?

You'll have to watch my spoiler-free review to find out.

🎥 Watch the full review now: https://NielFlamm.com/videos

If you've already seen Motor City, join the discussion. I'd love to hear whether you agree with my take.

Is Is God Is Worth Watching? The Title Almost Kept Me Away

I almost skipped Is God Is.

Not because of the cast. Not because of the story. Simply because I couldn't figure out what the title meant.

After finally watching it on Prime Video, I'm glad I gave it a chance.

This revenge thriller has moments that remind me of Kill Bill, features a talented cast, and raises questions that stay with me long after the credits roll. It isn't a perfect movie, but it's definitely one that got me thinking.

In my latest video, I break down what worked, what didn't, why the title makes more sense after watching the film, and whether I think it's worth adding to your watch list.

🎬 Watch the full review now at: https://NielFlamm.com/videos

While you're there, check out my other movie reviews and all the other internet garbage I've managed to create. If you enjoy the content, feel free to share it with someone who loves discovering movies that fly under the radar.

Disclosure Day: Is It Worth Seeing?

I finally made it to the theater to watch Disclosure Day—16 days after its release—and I'm glad I did.

If you're a fan of big-screen science fiction, mysterious government secrets, aliens, conspiracy theories, and movies that capture a sense of awe and wonder, this one is worth talking about. In my latest movie review, I share what worked, what reminded me of classic sci-fi adventures, and why I think this movie should be experienced in theaters rather than on your couch.

No spoilers here... well, almost.

Head over to NielFlamm.com Videos to watch my full review. While you're there, check out my other movie reviews, personal stories, commentary, and the rest of the internet garbage I've somehow convinced people to watch.

You might laugh.

You might disagree.

You might wonder how you ended up there in the first place.

Either way, thanks for stopping by, and I'll see you in the next review... or whatever.