The 33 is based on the true and inspirational story of thirty-three Chilean miners who were trapped in a collapsed gold and copper mine for over sixty nine days. The side of the mountain that collapsed on top of the men was twice the size of The Empire State Building. The movie chronicles the struggles and hardships that the men were faced with and had to overcome to remain alive. In the end all thirty-three men were rescued and became national heroes in Chile.
The beauty of The 33 is the unity the men were forced to forge while trapped below ground. Men from different backgrounds, each with their own issues and personal demons, became a unit of support for each other and they survived by becoming their brother's keeper. I loved the strong message of brotherhood in the film. It was both uplifting and inspiring.
Antonio Bandares plays the lead character of Mario Sepulveda (he was nicknamed "Super Mario" after his heroics in the rescue). He's a simple miner and family man who is thrust into the role as the leader of the trapped minors. Lou Diamond Phillips, Juliette Binoche, and Gabriel Byrne also play strong and important supporting roles.
I loved this movie. It was 127 minutes of inspirational entertainment. The movie is both tender and funny as it tells the stories of the lives of the thirty-three men before they were left for dead 2,000 feet below ground. The movie is rated PG-13 for some intense scenes and some strong language. Be sure and stay until the very end of the movie as it features some black and white footage of the actual thirty-three miners, who remain friends today.
On my "Hollywood Popcorn Scale" I rate The 33 a JUMBO!
Hollywood Hernandez
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