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: Some found the inclusion of "comic relief" subplots, such as a miner's mistress and wife fighting, to be awkward and unnecessary.
: Reviewers from RogerEbert.com praised director Patricia Riggen for maintaining coherent action and a rigorous visual language, especially given the low-light environment. Common Criticisms : The 33
Released in 2015, is a biographical disaster film based on the true events of the 2010 Chilean mining accident, where 33 miners were trapped underground for 69 days. Critics generally describe it as a "solid" but formulaic feature that succeeds due to its inspirational true-life premise and strong ensemble cast, though it sometimes struggles with Hollywood sentimentality. Key Aspects of the Film : Some found the inclusion of "comic relief"
: The decision to have an international cast speak English with varying Spanish accents was seen as distracting and unrealistic. Critics generally describe it as a "solid" but
: Many critics at Rotten Tomatoes felt the movie relied too heavily on disaster-movie tropes and "Hollywoodized" certain moments.
: Antonio Banderas delivers a charismatic performance as Mario Sepúlveda, the group's leader, while Lou Diamond Phillips is noted for his subtle portrayal of the foreman, Don Lucho.