So sad what happened to this community. This doc gives an inside look. A lot of things about the rebuild and fire prevention could have been explained better, but the human element of this film made it very moving.

Ron Howard's likability shines through as he shows the turmoil of the citizens of paradise after they experience the harness of nature.

'Rebuilding Paradise', a documentary film from Ron Howard about the wildfires that destroyed Paradise, California, hits you hard early, but, for me, it missed the mark. I wanted the political side of things, not the story of the rebuild. It's emotional and interesting at times, but a lot of the people being interviewed are just boring. It's powerful and a tear should be shed, however, the final 30 minutes were a slog. When the movie gets political it's good and when it doesn't it falls flat. It's a tad unfocused with the tonal changes of who's to blame and how to fix the situation. Final Score: 5.7/10

Solid documentary from Ron Howard about the rebuilding of the town of Paradise, which was destroyed by the Camp Fire in 2018... The story of what happened to that town is devastating and this film follows the aftermath of the fire and the efforts of the citizens to rebuild.

What an emotional movie, so worth watching....

Director Ron Howard, in a rare documentary effort, examines the impact of the deadly wildfire that destroyed nearly all of the historic California town of Paradise and the widespread fallout that has come in its wake. From terrifying footage of the fire as it burned (shot from inside the inferno) to the grim aftermath of its destruction to the valiant efforts of residents to rebuild their shattered lives, this heart-wrenching yet hopeful offering details the pain and suffering experienced by virtually everyone in the community, as well as their determination to rise from the ashes (literally and figuratively) in overcoming the many obstacles hindering the town's rebirth. It's rare that a documentary will move viewers quite as profoundly as this one does, evoking both tears and joy -- and making us appreciate what we have and what we can lose in a heartbeat. Easily one of the best productions from director Howard in quite a long time, now available for first-run online streaming and limited theatrical screenings.