In 2010, the world sat riveted to its television screens after the news of a mining disaster in Chile that left 33 men trapped 200 stories below ground. As international crews and the Chilean government attempted to find and free the miners, the rest of the world hoped for – but did not expect – a successful rescue. Hitting Blu-ray and digital platforms this February, director Patricia Riggen’s The 33 attempts to tell the story of what went on underground, and the perseverance of the rescuers above.
Antonio Banderas leads the cast as “Super” Mario Sepúlveda, the de facto leader of the trapped miners whose videologs keep the rescuers updated on the status of those underground. The film opens rather predictably, as we’re introduced to the miners and their families via a retirement celebration.
Many of the usual disaster movie clichés punctuate these early sequences: the old miner only two weeks to retirement...
Antonio Banderas leads the cast as “Super” Mario Sepúlveda, the de facto leader of the trapped miners whose videologs keep the rescuers updated on the status of those underground. The film opens rather predictably, as we’re introduced to the miners and their families via a retirement celebration.
Many of the usual disaster movie clichés punctuate these early sequences: the old miner only two weeks to retirement...
- 2/12/2016
- by Lauren Humphries-Brooks
- We Got This Covered
Cod Latino accents don’t help this lacklustre account of the 2010 rescue of 33 trapped Chilean miners
Patricia Riggen’s pedestrian true-story film about 33 men trapped in Chile’s San José mine in 2010 is told through a melange of cod accents, with Irish Gabriel Byrne, French Juliette Binoche and American Bob Gunton all doing non-specific Latino-inflected English. Antonio Banderas and Lou Diamond Phillips make solid fists of their roles as Mario Sepúlveda and Don Lucho, pulling the disparate team together when disaster strikes. Meanwhile, Riggen methodically juxtaposes crises above and below ground level, the only stylistic surprise being a scene that recalls a hallucinatory moment from Oliver Stone’s wholly superior World Trade Center.
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Patricia Riggen’s pedestrian true-story film about 33 men trapped in Chile’s San José mine in 2010 is told through a melange of cod accents, with Irish Gabriel Byrne, French Juliette Binoche and American Bob Gunton all doing non-specific Latino-inflected English. Antonio Banderas and Lou Diamond Phillips make solid fists of their roles as Mario Sepúlveda and Don Lucho, pulling the disparate team together when disaster strikes. Meanwhile, Riggen methodically juxtaposes crises above and below ground level, the only stylistic surprise being a scene that recalls a hallucinatory moment from Oliver Stone’s wholly superior World Trade Center.
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- 1/31/2016
- by Mark Kermode, Observer film critic
- The Guardian - Film News
A few days ago I had the chance to catch up and sit 1-1 with Antonio Banderas and talk about his upcoming film "The 33" the true story of the 33 Chilean miners buried alive.
In 2010, the eyes of the world turned to Chile, where 33 miners had been buried alive by the catastrophic explosion and collapse of a 100-year-old gold and copper mine. Over the next 69 days, an international team worked night and day in a desperate attempt to rescue the trapped men as their families and friends, as well as millions of people globally, waited and watched anxiously for any sign of hope. But 200 stories beneath the surface, in the suffocating heat and with tensions rising, provisions—and time—were quickly running out.
A story of resilience, personal transformation and triumph of the human spirit, the film takes us to the Earth’s darkest depths, revealing the psyches of the men trapped in the mine,...
In 2010, the eyes of the world turned to Chile, where 33 miners had been buried alive by the catastrophic explosion and collapse of a 100-year-old gold and copper mine. Over the next 69 days, an international team worked night and day in a desperate attempt to rescue the trapped men as their families and friends, as well as millions of people globally, waited and watched anxiously for any sign of hope. But 200 stories beneath the surface, in the suffocating heat and with tensions rising, provisions—and time—were quickly running out.
A story of resilience, personal transformation and triumph of the human spirit, the film takes us to the Earth’s darkest depths, revealing the psyches of the men trapped in the mine,...
- 11/13/2015
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Warner Bros. released a new trailer for the Chilean mine disaster drama “The 33” on Wednesday. The film is based on the true story of 33 miners who were trapped by a cave-in for over three months in Northern Chile. Antonio Banderas stars as miner Mario Sepúlveda, who does all he can to keep his fellow miners hopeful in light of their dark circumstances. The film will also focus on the efforts to rescue the miners and the massive surge of international support to free the men. Also Read: Mining Drama 'The 33' Acquired by Alcon Entertainment In addition to Banderas,...
- 7/29/2015
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
It's nearly the five-year anniversary of the Chilean mining disaster that left 33 men trapped 2,3000 feet underground for over three months, and to mark the occasion, Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for the movie dramatization of the event.
"The 33" focuses on both the miners underground, as well as their loved ones and government officials working to free them above ground. Led by Mario Sepúlveda (Antonio Banderas) and foreman Luis Urzúa (Lou Diamond Phillips), the men teamed up to stretch their meager rations (just a few days worth), find possible escape routes, and keep up morale.
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The trailer emphasizes the feel-good, hopeful, "we're all in this together" aspects of the miners' survival. There are fiery speeches by Banderas and Rodrigo Santoro, who plays the Chilean mining minister. The movie also stars Gabriel Byrne, Juliette Binoche, and James Brolin.
"The 33" opens in theaters November 13.
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"The 33" focuses on both the miners underground, as well as their loved ones and government officials working to free them above ground. Led by Mario Sepúlveda (Antonio Banderas) and foreman Luis Urzúa (Lou Diamond Phillips), the men teamed up to stretch their meager rations (just a few days worth), find possible escape routes, and keep up morale.
Watch the trailer.
The trailer emphasizes the feel-good, hopeful, "we're all in this together" aspects of the miners' survival. There are fiery speeches by Banderas and Rodrigo Santoro, who plays the Chilean mining minister. The movie also stars Gabriel Byrne, Juliette Binoche, and James Brolin.
"The 33" opens in theaters November 13.
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- 7/29/2015
- by Kelly Woo
- Moviefone
If you don't believe awards season runs 365 days a year look no further than the news today that Alcon Entertainment has acquired the U.S. rights to "The 33." Based on the Copiapó mining accident in 2010, the new drama centers on 33 minters who were trapped for 69 days in a collapsed copper-gold mine in Northern Chile. Their plight captured the attention of the world and, surprise, Hollywood came calling. Independently financed by Phoenix Pictures and Half Circle, "33" is being distributed in Chile by 20th Century Fox, but not in the U.S. The news Alcon came on board and Warner Bros. will distribute makes this a somewhat unusual story. Alcon announced that WB will release "The 33" on Nov. 13 which is smack dab in the middle of Oscar season. Warner Bros. marketing and publicity teams have three other films that are expected to be awards players; Scott Cooper's "Black Mass," Jeff Nichols...
- 4/28/2015
- by Gregory Ellwood
- Hitfix
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