So many ways this is so bad. Start with the special effects, which were probably not as good as high school movie students could do. Add in dialogue, like: "You can't, it's a suicide mission." followed by "fine, just do it." The acting is routine for a low budget movie, and the plot throws in an interesting twist. The premise is that if Yellowstone erupts, it will be the end of the world as we know it, and Kate, a volcanologist is the only one who can stop the eruption. Main characters who were supposed to be rangers wore arm patches that were not even close mimics for park rangers, and the tiny helicopter shown certainly couldn't have room for all that flew with them. They are flying planes and helicopters low and over the magma, ignoring that lightning is often a feature of volcanic eruptions. And planes do not like to fly through volcanic ash. They throw in a lot of falling ash, and while people are warned to cover their noses and mouths, Charlie, the ranger in charge of the park, doesn't seem to need to do that. But the most remarkable aspect is the durability of the actors, in being able to be very close to flowing magma, walking through burning forests and covered with ash, but not being all that bothered by the toxic fumes. Grab the popcorn, and put your mind in idle. But don't expect much. Three stars may be generous, but I cannot fault the actors for lack of a decent budget.
