Neil Young says "Digger" is the “the best film I have ever seen”

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Earlier this week, it was reported that Digger is on track to lose around $245 million after failing to hit the ground running despite having a huge A-lister and a $280m budget, according to the BBC.

Nevertheless, taking to Neil Young Archives, he wrote, “Digger is the best film I have ever seen. None of the reviews I have read describe this film adequately, in my opinion. They seem to miss the overall effet and most of them are negative. This film lives in a world of art. It is its own best review.”

Young then encouraged his fans not to “read any other reviews and forget this one before you see Digger.”

The legendary singer-songwriter continued, “Digger cannot be seen as a Tom Cruise film – that would be misleading. I would describe it as a film of our times. Tom Cruise is the actor playing the main character. I do not view this film as a commercial venture. Rather it is an artful film of our times.”

The ‘Heart of Gold’ singer then praised Digger for offering a “direct reflection of today’s political and social world,” as well as being “so full of artful expression and radical change ups, that it may be too much to take in for those expecting a commercial film like we are used to today.”

He also described it as a story “so familiar that it may be missed,” before adding, “in today’s world of politics and commercial overload” it is a “must see for those frustrated by the lack of genuine engagement present in much, if not all, off today’s offerings. Digger is not to be missed.”

Young concluded, “You must see it with an open mind. Stick with it when you are sure it is no good. Stay. Don’t be confused by its approach. This is the greatest film – work of art I have seen, and that’s just my opinion. You must stay open and see it. Forget everything I said.”