Pakistan, Oct. 10 -- Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Ben Affleck are facing challenges as their latest films struggle to meet expectations. Cruise's Digger has recorded a slow box-office start, while Affleck's thriller Animals has received criticism from reviewers. Both releases have yet to achieve the response their makers may have anticipated.

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Cruise's Digger opened in cinemas on October 2 but earned approximately $8 million in the United States and Canada during its opening weekend. The film reportedly carries a production budget of around $125 million. Its initial performance has raised questions about whether it can generate enough revenue t...