: Some found the inclusion of "comic relief" subplots, such as a miner's mistress and wife fighting, to be awkward and unnecessary.
: The film accurately recounts how the miners survived for 17 days on only three days' worth of food before rescue teams made contact. The 33
: Many critics at Rotten Tomatoes felt the movie relied too heavily on disaster-movie tropes and "Hollywoodized" certain moments. : Some found the inclusion of "comic relief"
: 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