"Volcano" (1997): Campy fun or cinematic crime?

Okay, cinephiles, Sarah here! Just re-watched "Volcano" (1997) – yes, that "Volcano." Look, I know it's not going to win any Oscars for, like, artistic merit, but I'm genuinely curious what everyone else thinks about its... shall we say, choices? Specifically, the cinematography! The lava effects are what they are (pretty cheesy now, tbh), but I was more struck by the way they framed Tommy Lee Jones against the fiery backdrop. It's so dramatic, almost operatic, right? Was the director intentionally leaning into the absurdity, or were they genuinely trying to create tension and gravitas? I'm torn between appreciating the commitment to the B-movie vibe and cringing at some of the dialogue/acting choices. And the whole 'channeling the lava with concrete barriers' thing... cinematic genius or pure, unadulterated nonsense? I'm leaning towards the latter but convince me otherwise! Maybe I'm missing some subtle layer of irony or social commentary? Help me understand this cinematic oddity!