The 33

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  • 2015


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62 %
49 % Rotten
$ 27 Million
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Positive Reviews 89
Negative reviews 39
Average Rating 2.9/5
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3.0
Stalled in management mode for much of its duration, Riggens film nonetheless has its solid elements, one of them being Banderas energetic lead perfor .. Av Club
4.5
And thats the way The 33 goes for its 128 minute running time: scenes of suspense and urgency punctuated with flatly handled emotional grabs. Den Of Geek
2.0
An inspired fantasy sequence midway through hints at the more intriguing movie The 33 might have been; instead, its tragedy to triumph narrative aims .. EW
3.8
Steven Spielberg accomplishes this in this years fact based Cold War tale Bridge of Spies, and now Mexican director Patricia Riggen does something not .. Rogerebert
4.0
Most viewers will know the storys triumphant outcome going in, but that knowledge in no way diminishes the emotions, tension, and suspense achieved by .. Common Sense Media
2.5
The inherent uplift of the story may survive the wafer thin characterizations and the conspicuously non Chilean ensemble, but box office success is ha .. Variety
2.5
Much as its nice to see a survival drama treat its characters as human beings instead of sarcastic sentient calculators, the drama of The 33 proves as .. We Got This Covered
1.5
It doesnt help that the filmmakers assented to industry demands to film in English. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Broad strokes will leave you feeling shafted in a film that redefines mining disaster. Time Out
2.0
Antonio Banderas and Lou Diamond Phillips make solid fists of their roles as Mario Sepulveda and Don Lucho, pulling the disparate team together when d .. The Guardian
3.0
In this big hearted, good natured movie treatment of the 33 and their ordeal, the media are not the villains. The Guardian
3.0
One day someone might make a film about all the behind the scenes action; though not likely to be attempting to tug at the heartstrings as resolutely .. The Guardian
1.9
Life above ground feels no more insightful or emotionally engaging.
3.1
The inspirational docudrama nicely evokes the havoc of the initial cave in, but spends too much time above ground to convey the existential horror of ..
3.0
At its best, the dialogue is gracefully pared down, but frequently it lapses into awkward exposition. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
The low light camerawork by Checco Varese is quite remarkable and the scenes of the mine crumbling are riveting and the only time the film feels truly ..
3.0
In some ways, its foolproof material moving and suspenseful even if you know the outcome. The New York Times
2.7
The story is inherently engaging, but the characters are flat and rarely probe beyond the surface. Paste Magazine
2.5
No amount of real world stakes, nor the accompanying emotional highs and lows, can overcome these other deficits in the storytelling. IGN
3.0
The director, Patricia Riggen, takes precisely one imaginative risk a fantasy sequence with the starving men hallucinating the last supper of their dr .. Telegraph
2.5
In a story with this much potential drama, the lack of emotionally complex scenes is disappointing. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
This story realizes our desire for an ideal world: underdogs win, prayers are answered, and the collective human spirit bands together for the greates .. The Young Folks
1.5
Patricia Riggens retelling isnt particularly inspired or inspiring. The Young Folks
2.0
The astonishing true life story of The 33 deserves a better movie than this.
2.5
This year has seen a number of humans versus nature dramas, from the sweeping Everest to the exaggerated San Andreas and the gripping Norwegian catast .. Cinema Blend
5.0
Shot on location in Colombian mines and the mountainous Chilean dessert, the sense of place is as palpable as the sand, stone and powerfully probing d .. Ny Daily News
3.0
However, its a shame THE 33 isnt the triumph of content over style and bombast it might have been, with director Patricia Riggens film being relativel .. JoBlo
3.0
In the end, viewers get an entertaining and earnest chronicle of the 33 with solid performances one that is undercut by otherwise standard docudrama t .. Screen Rant
3.8
But the emotions are there.Terror, anger, frustration, a deep sense of human strength, courage and love for family. The Globe And Mail
3.0
This is a plain biopic that has its heart in the right place but doesnt deliver anything extraordinary.
3.0
Unfortunately, the story is far more compelling than the way its told here. One Guys Opinion
3.0
You could call the dialogue corny and overblown, but it more than suits the moment and the mood, and Banderas delivers it like a line of folk poetry. Village Voice
3.1
It makes for a touching and amusing if overlong movie from the director of Under the Same Moon. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
In focusing on its feel good, inspirational ending, it fails to make nearly 2 hours of hardship a worthwhile experience. ReelViews
2.0
10 1 6 / 10 The 33 certainly doesnt have the element of surprise. Blu Ray
3.0
Patricia Riggen directed; the source material was Hector Tobars book Deep Down Dark. Chicago Reader
2.5
Everything works out fine, even though such a result seems impossible.The audience feels inspired. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
The films one outstanding moment comes as the men gather, Last Supper style, for a meal stretched too thin.
3.0
The 33 is a conventional but gripping dramatisation of the 2010 Chilean mining disaster that trapped 33 men underground for 69 days.It opens with a st .. The Times
3.0
The perfect movie to see if you do not enjoy being surprised, challenged, or inspired. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
This is the rare film that combines the narrative thrust and suspense of an Anderson Cooper 360 episode with the shameless schmaltz and racially dicey .. News Review
3.0
In practice, this adaptation of Hector Tobars book Deep Down Dark is a by the numbers account that sustains interest with its all access views of the .. Radio Times
3.0
I found it to be an okay drama with some moments that worked better than others, but didnt feel it was as harrowing or engaging as it probably could a .. Screen It
3.0
Riggens account of the 2010 Chilean mining accident that left 33 men stuck beneath ground is more thoughtful than the average disaster movie. Independent
3.1
And its hard not to get caught up in the rescue.You forgive the movie its faults, or most of them, because its heart is firmly in the right place. Rolling Stone
3.0
But it also makes it even more frustrating that The 33 is such pure Hollywood feel good cheese, complete with broad cliches and cartoonish stock chara .. The Wrap
2.5
If not for Marios organizational skills and optimism, the 33 may have given up within days. News Day
4.0
Unfortunately, the filmalthough well intendedsomehow dilutes and weakens that memory. Film Journal
2.5
Its never a good sign when the real people behind a movies story appear in the end credits and youre stumped as to whos who. New York Post
3.0
The workmanlike film massages the facts to pump up the drama, but doesnt quite succeed. Az Central
3.5
But I am saying that it cant escape that bomber crew feeling in the way its handled.Could it have been handled better Mountain X
3.8
In an era when women are rarely asked to direct sizable thrillers, Patricia Riggen lifts the genre to rousing heights.Her film tells its months long s .. Star Tribune
1.5
A missed opportunity to tell what should be a captivating real life disaster tale that is instead plodding, scattershot, and lacking in dramatic impet ..
2.5
This should be no impediment to movie suspense, because the real tale is how the men survived. Toronto Star
4.0
But none of this stops it being an important film and a pretty good one too. Daily Mail
3.0
But, despite dramatic physical effects during the initial structural collapse, The 33 lacks the claustrophobia expected, playing out like a 70s disast .. Flim List
3.0
Susan Grangers review of The 33 (Warner Bros./Alcon Entertainment) On August 10, 2010, 33 Chilean miners were buried alive by the catastrophic explosi .. Susang Ranger
3.0
Whether it be a drill, or the simple yet highly effective gesture of caring, its a movie that showcases how tragedy can bring us all together. Flickering Myth
4.0
Why You Should Watch This Movie: The spectacular performance delivered by the star cast of the film rekindles hope and humanity in the viewer. Book My Show
4.5
The world may have seen the outcome, but its still convincing, a story of courage without platitudes, and it features one of Antonio Banderas best per .. Time
2.0
The post 9/11 world was completely gripped by this terrible, heart wrenching story and how badly it would probably end. Boston Herald
3.0
Spotlight is the kind of completely absorbing film that makes you think, makes you feel and keeps you on the very edge of your seat. Express
3.0
It is all on the nose, easily accessible and lacking any sort of sophistication but what a harrowing story it is. The Film Stage
2.5
Going into The 33, we know a few things.We know itll be tense, and largely subterranean. Chicago Tribune
2.5
The 33 is a grind. Literally; lots of drilling that is as exciting as a root canal. That, plus sentimentality and platitudes even Banderas has a hard .. Boston Globe
2.0
So its a shame that The 33 is a missed opportunity to tell what should be a captivating tale not only of survival but of the whole planet coming toget .. Flickfilosopher
2.0
Made with the cooperation of the survivors, it treats the men with dignity and recognises them as commonplace heroes.Tip your hat to it. The Irish Times
2.0
A lovely epilogue of a filmed portrait of the real miners almost seems to make all of them more real than the film itself. Blogs Indie Wire
3.1
While the elements that do not work frustrate, the stuff revolving around those who truly deserve to be labeled as heroes thankfully never does. Movie Freak
2.5
The 33 throws this and a whole lot more at the wall, but nothing much sticks. Groucho Reviews
3.0
The 33 is a stable studio job about a recent headline, one that sympathetically gets away from its legacy and focuses on the human element. Consequence Of Sound
3.1
It may not be enough of a disaster movie or melodrama to please those genre fans, but I do hope the often badly served faith based audience finds The .. Nj
3.0
Riggen mines strong drama and superb performances from the cast, eluding a stray into mawkish sentimentality, yet the action/ suspense scenes are stal .. Hey U Guys
3.0
Theres enough left for some genuine suspense and emotion, nowhere near what really happened.The fault lines in this mining movie start with the script .. Oregon Live
2.0
More concerned with psychology than survival, the second half is more interesting and absolutely emotionally engaging which isnt the same as good.The .. Now Toronto
3.0
There is plenty of drama and suspense in this true life story, but the screenplay relies too heavily on formula and is swathed in Hollywood sentimenta .. Scroll
3.5
It sounds strange, but THE 33 is the feel good mining disaster of the movie of the year. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Audiences will be drawn in to Riggens film by its triumphant story more than its execution but at times like this, a reminder of humankinds innate res .. Cine Vue
3.0
Result.Beneath all the Cheech and Chong esque anarchy and Seth Rogen style knob gags lies a sappy romcom. Games Radar
2.0
The 33 is a grab bag of emotional proddings linked by a shared disaster. Tamp A Bay
3.5
The 33 reminds me of those great disaster movies of the 1970s, only this one is a true story.Without giving too much away, theres a lovely coda to thi .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
The Chilean mining disaster of 2010 becomes a tacky but agreeable genre flick led by Antonio Banderas. Lw Lies
3.1
The 33 does a pretty decent job of laying out a complicated yarn and seasoning it with dramatic moments as it twists and turns toward an uplifting con .. Kansas City
3.0
You were probably one of over a billion people worldwide who watched in October 2010 as 33 men in Copiapo, Chile surfaced from a collapsed mine 69 day .. Digital Spy
3.0
But the writers and actors pull together here admirably, for a film that skillfully employs dramatic tension, fully fleshed out characters and even mo .. Cleve Land
2.0
The film loses sharpness in the middle but overall this study of age and time works well. Independent Ie
3.8
When you are eating what you think is your last meal, it becomes a communal experience even if the cookie hasnt been consecrated by a priest. Christianity Today
3.0
Dirty Grandpa is a comedy that will leave you open mouthed. Unfortunately, the sound being produced by your lungs isnt laughter but a silent scream at .. The Sun
2.0
But arriving in the wake of more cinematically accomplished survival stories like The Martian, In the Heart of the Sea and The Revenant, the miners of .. Scmp
1.5
Perhaps though it isnt a hallucination; perhaps it is them talking about it. Ign
3.0
The 33 re creates the Chilean mining disaster of five years ago in a way that celebrates the human spirit while showing you what its like to sit, trap .. Straight
1.0
But mostly, The 33 aims for easily mined deposits of nerves and heartstrings, rather than the more stubborn, more rewarding veins of character and sou .. Sandiego Reader
3.5
Thats a welcome touch for those claustrophobics among us who may have a hard time with the idea of being trapped in that mine for over two hours. Dead Line
2.0
Everything gets short shrift, everything is told in broad strokes and everything that happens seems like it should be stirring but only remains theore .. Metro New York
2.5
The supporting miners are as caricatured as the most famous miners in movie history Snow Whites seven dwarves though the pastor, the drinker, and the .. Film Comment
3.5
When the time comes it can manipulate human experience for a gut punch. The 33 is a bad movie, but you cant say it doesnt have a heart. The Verge
1.9
The 33 is too wrapped up in its theatricality to maintain a sense of authenticity. Movie Mezzanine
3.0
Retold for the cinema screen as The 33, the mens ordeal remains powerfully affecting, although there are long stretches when it is touch and go whethe .. What So
3.8
The picture chronicles the ebbing of hope as days extend to weeks. Seattle Times
1.5
The 33 tells an impossible story that happened to be real Unfortunately, the film although well intended somehow dilutes and weakens that memory. Film Journal International ..
3.1
A well executed dramatization that never quite punches across the lightning in the bottle. Its strongest selling point is Antonio Banderas, whos excel .. Clclt
3.0
It does what it sets out to do, which is turn a horrible tragedy into feel good fodder.
3.1
The 33 is less than a disaster movie, the actual disaster happening pretty quickly, and more a test of patience among its cast and for the audience, w .. National Post
2.0
For a movie about trapped miners, there is a shocking absence of tension. The New Paper
4.0
Patricia Reagan does a great job directing this film with all its complicated elements. Review Express
2.5
Despite good intentions and earnest, hearts on sleeves performances, The 33 takes an extraordinary event and fills it in with ordinary movie cliches. Winnipeg Free Press
2.0
Director Patricia Riggen brings the skill at visual storytelling and tender hearted but resilient optimism she showed in Under the Same Moon to this s .. Movie Mom
2.0
The film is forgettable, but the story it tells us is a touching one, and worth remembering. Fan The Fire Magazine
2.5
Its 33 minutes too long and does a poor job of mining anything interesting out of this very emotional and heartwarming story. Tri City Herald
3.5
Based on true events, and well balanced, the story of The 33 may be a surprise to many who only know the basics of the event. Media Mikes
3.0
Its a crowd pleasing, sentimental, middle of the road venture suitable for any audience. Toronto Sun
3.0
Mexican born filmmaker Patricia Riggen makes the telling of this complicated true story of the 2010 Chilean San Jos Mine shaft collapse look easy. And .. Theepoch Times
3.1
Oh, how I joined the rest of the world to watch and hope when the miners were trapped. Qc Times
3.0
The 33 delivers what it promised: A family film to make you feel and cry.
2.5
Theyre mostly defined by the women waiting for them at the surface. Blog Bullz Eye
3.0
Were so invested in the question of how in the world the rescue crew can get to the men that we actually desire some detailed answers. The 33 provides .. Assignment X
3.0
Its a relatively solid outcome for The 33 and sure, its got its kinks and flaws, but theres enough human drama to warrant a watch. Cairo 360
3.8
But its also not to be disappointed that this film doesnt do their incredible story justice. Johnhanlon Reviews
2.5
The movie ultimately becomes a soap opera, with characters exaggerated to the point that authentic sentences of words in the film are rare. There is y .. Tulsa World
4.0
But you wonder what a Chilean cast and filmmakers might have done with this story. Honey Cutts Hollywood
4.5
As emotional as the rescue effort was, equally fascinating are the technical challenges that the crews had to overcome to bring the men to the Earths .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.0
Save your money and just watch YouTube videos of the real thing, which are 100 times more engaging. Willamette Week
3.0
A truly incredible tale of battling the odds, The 33 is told in the most bland, uninspired manner possible.
1.5
Their tale is sanitized and Anglo cized in the film, stripping these mens story of its emotional and cultural impact. L.A. Biz
2.5
The 33 does not try hard. It performs its tale to perfectly perfunctory satisfaction. Flixist
2.5
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4.5
A solid rescue thriller as well as a real life variation on the kind of ensemble picture about a group coming together from all walks of life. D Cist
2.0
If you are in the mood for a cheesy inspirational film you certainly could do worse. rachelsreviews.net
3.1
Despite a valiant effort by the actors, The 33 had the major mountain of familiarity to overcome. Everyone tries, but they just cant do enough to get .. Fres Nobee
3.1
His is a solid work that creates emotional resonance when and where the film needs it. Reel Bob
2.5
The familiar beats of the tale are comforting, rather than galvanizing, because we know whats coming. Ex Press
2.5
Whether pleasing an audience is worth what some might call lying to them is an open debate, but theres no denying that audiences are much more likely .. Daily Public
1.9
But a movie needs more than a concept.It needs to be executed with some degree of skill. City Weekly
1.5
As the film runs can be perceived the politically correct proposal, some surreal shots, but never gets the emotions collide. Excelsior
1.3
Both France and Ireland are more than 7,000 miles away from Chile, but apparently its nothing a little tan cant fix.At least, that appears to be the o .. Trib
3.0
It takes a very safe journey towards its obviously predictable outcome, ticking all the boxes on its way. Times of Malta
1.5
Being based on a true story, the film can tap easily to the feelings of the audience, but it never abuses this resource. Butaca Ancha
3.1
Its a classic case where milking something for all its worth makes it less effective. Baltimore Magazine
3.0
Casting Banderas as Mario Seplveda is a smart choice, its one of the highlights of the movie. Chilango.com
3.0
There are a lot of emotionally charged moments, but the film doesnt always crescendo its way through them. Movies With Mae
3.5
As in Sicario, sometimes you dont even need actors to tell a story. Phantom Tollbooth
4.5
The film doesnt exactly stand apart in its storytelling style, visuals, or performances. Sojo
4.4
Theres nothing more entertaining, it seems, than a world wide deathwatch. Hono Lulu Pulse
4.4
This movie is about heart and spirit, not psychology or special effects. Buffalo
4.5
A great production with an even better international ensemble, Juliette Binoche stands out. Reforma
1.5
The 33 is well meaning, well crafted and faithful to the source material, but ultimately it feels disappointingly formulaic. Ap
1.5
Far from being a touching movie about the miners, the film falls into the melodrama territory with some tense moments here and there. Time Out México
3.0
A great tribute to the tragedy, even though it never tries to be an exact retelling of the incident, it doesnt oversell the drama. Enla But
3.0
The 33 is a predictable film with a lot of heart. Just wish the filmmakers hadnt played it so safe. Giz Modo
1.5
A movie to take your grandma or aunts and watch an emotional story, nothing more.
1.5
The characters and situations are so exagerated to the point it gets irritating or even ridiculous.



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