: Some found the inclusion of "comic relief" subplots, such as a miner's mistress and wife fighting, to be awkward and unnecessary.

: Many critics at Rotten Tomatoes felt the movie relied too heavily on disaster-movie tropes and "Hollywoodized" certain moments.

: 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 :