The Volcano: Rescue From Whakaari (EXTENDED)

Reviewers and viewers generally agree that the emotional gravity of the piece makes up for its structural flaws:

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

“The background music is overwhelming to the point of muting the participants voices.” Rotten Tomatoes The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari

: Some viewers note that the swelling, dramatic background music is occasionally heavy-handed and mutes the raw power of the survivors' speaking voices. 🗣️ Community Perspectives