Based on a true story about a mining disaster, I expected the film to be much more dramatic than this. The mountain collapse scene was awesome, but the rest of the film was not as intriguing. I wanted them to show more about the men's survival skills. I also found the music too lighthearted for the theme. I just didn't find the film serious enough considering the circumstances. Also, when the rescue mission finally broke through to them, why didn't they show the men's reaction on finally receiving food and water again? This was surely crucial to them. They received clean clothing, although this was never shown or mentioned, and some of the men then even wear jewelry? Why was this sent down to them?? The film turned comedy-ish in the final moments. So much so that I didn't even find it very eventful when they finally did make it back to the top. Also, why did none of the men show signs of time in terms of hair and beards? At day 50 most of them are cleanly shaven. Even if shaving accessories were supplied to them, would they really have felt the need to shave everyday? And by the time they were rescued their hair was the same length as it was on Day 1.
I did enjoy seeing the original 33 at the end of the movie.
I did enjoy seeing the original 33 at the end of the movie.