The Volcano: Rescue From Whakaari Review

: The most compelling part of the film belongs to the local commercial helicopter pilots and boat operators who defied official orders to rescue the stranded. ⚠️ The Bad: Missing Context

Reviewers and viewers generally agree that the emotional gravity of the piece makes up for its structural flaws: The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari

“It's unbelievable that those poor people were allowed to go on that tour given all the circumstances. A horrific tragedy that was totally preventable.” Reddit · r/netflix · 3 years ago 🏁 The Verdict : The most compelling part of the film

: Viewers looking to understand the geology or the specific vulcanology mechanics behind the surprise blast will find the explanations oversimplified. The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari

: The documentary notoriously avoids questioning the government agencies and tour companies that allowed tourists onto an active volcano on a high-alert day.

: The film masterfully weaves together real-time cellphone videos and photos taken by tourists right before and during the blast.