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article2016 Reviews,A solid film depicting the historic mining catastrophe of 2010, but lacking a good script.
Genre: Biography/DramaDirector: Patricia Riggen
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche, Rodrigo Santoro,
Lou Diamond Phillips, Mario Casas, Juan Pablo Raba,
Cote de Pablo, Kate del Castillo, Gabriel Byrne,
Bob Gunton and James Brolin.
Lou Diamond Phillips, Mario Casas, Juan Pablo Raba,
Cote de Pablo, Kate del Castillo, Gabriel Byrne,
Bob Gunton and James Brolin.
Run Time: 127 min.
US Release: 13 November 2015
UK Release: 29 January 2016
German Release: 11 February 2016
Starring a wide array of Hispanic (and non Hispanic) actors, The 33 re-tells the events of the 2010 mining disaster that saw 33 men trapped 700 meters beneath the ground in San José, Chile. The biopic was directed by Patricia Riggen, who also was in charge of the 2012 film Girl in Progress starring Eva Mendes and the 2011 Disney “made for TV-movie” Lemonade Mouth. I just want to say right from the beginning, that this historic picture was a huge disappointment with wasted potential.
Please be aware that since this is a movie about a recent historic event, it might contain spoilers. So if you did not follow the 2010 Chilean mine tragedy, don’t read on
I remember following this catastrophe on the media, as if it were yesterday. The more absurd it feels that I was watching it today on the big screen! The media buzz this mining collapse created was a new high record and only happened due to the unexpected findings of all 33 miners to be alive. It took further 52 days to elaborate a rescue mission, which would get all of the trapped men back out alive.
The Script was the weak spot of this biographical-drama, because it felt like it was pencilled for TV and not for the big screen. I also do not understand why it was filmed in English instead of Spanish, as I feel that it would have made for a bigger impact. While the movie contained some moving moments here and there, it lacked a much-needed emotional punch for the better part of it that came at the cost of captivating the viewers and sharing the experience with them.
My biggest issue with The 33though, is that it focused too much on the outside world, rather than the miners trapped inside the San José mine. Don’t get me wrong, showing the attempts to get these people out are just as vital, but there were scenes concerning family members and government bodies that could have been exchanged with more scenes inside the mines. As it stands now, the film takes place half the time in the mine and the other half outside of it and it hurts the claustrophobic feeling it tries to bring across. I also missed the anxiousness the characters should have shown, once they are found, to get out and see their families and friends.
It also contained aspects I really liked, such as the camaraderie between these men and the emotions they share, once they are facing the imminent truth of death. There is a scene during a meagre meal they share, when each one pictures what they would like to eat and I thought that it was made really well. The relationship between the siblings Dario and María is another interesting sub-plot with a heartbreaking past.
While most of the cast was fine, there have been two or three major miscasts of actors. Leading the bunch of ill casts is a spray-tanned Juliette Binoche, who played the empanada-peddler Maria. I also did not understand why Bob Gunton (an actor with no Hispanic lineage) was cast as Chilean president Sebastian Piñera. Having said that, it is clear that all actors are trying their best to give a good rendition.
My favourite performance in this movie was by far that of Antonio Banderas, who played the experienced miner-turned leader Mario Sepúlveda. This guy was the sole reason why those trapped men did not eat each other alive, his speech about life, believe and endurance was a hell of a deliverance that would have had even me jumping up and down with excitement and respect. It may not be Bandera’s best performance but it was a solid and possibly the best in this film.
Rodrigo Santoro made another good rendition as Minister Laurence Golborne, even though his sappy look distracted a little bit from the main story. I am not sure how truthful his character was written, but in this drama he was the one determined to find the man (dead or alive), bounded by a promise he gave to one of the miners relatives.
While most of the cinematography is all right, I found that the scenes inside the mine shelter were depicted as to spacious. The viewer never felt a claustrophobic feeling from watching this men being trapped underneath a mountain, there was no need to want to get out for a fresh breath of air or to see some light, and that hindered once again the audience to be able to grasp the life-threatening situation in which these men were. The effects were also really bad, and by that I mean TV-movie bad! The collapse of the mine was depicted by obvious computer generated images.
The best aspect of the film was the music, composed by James Horner (who passed away last year, June). It has a very South-American touch, featuring Spanish guitars and pan-flutes. Granted, at times the more upbeat pan music did not fit the dramatic moments in The 33, but it was nevertheless different to other movies.
Verdict: Overall, The 33 is an all right biopic that wasted its potential. It was a big letdown for me personally, because I was hoping for a more, claustrophobic and emotional picture that displayed the fight for survival of these 33 men, but what I obtained is a story that focused more on what was happening outside, rather than inside. The script was weak and some of the actors did not fit the personas they were to represent. Antonio Banderas was by far the best thing about this movie, with the rest of the cast trying to give their best. The 33 could have been one of the better films this year, but in the end I will give it a 6 out of 10.
Did you see this biopic yet? If so what did you think of it? Leave a comment below and let me know if you liked it or, if like me you were disappointed. I am really excited about Deadpool tomorrow and can’t wait to let you know what I thought of it, so look out for my review for it. As always, thank you very much for reading and if you liked this review, please share it.
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