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Despite a likable cast of humans, it's the canine stars who steal the show in Eight Below, a terrific live-action adventure in the time-honored Disney tradition. Based on a true story that was previously filmed (much differently) as the 1983 Japanese hit Antarctica, this above-average family film takes place in 1993 and focuses on a dog-sled guide at an Antarctic research station (Paul Walker) who is forced by a severe storm to abandon eight beloved sled dogs for the duration of a harsh Antarctic winter. Left to fend for themselves, the rugged and resourceful dogs encounter danger at every turn, surviving for nearly six months while Walker and his closest colleagues (engagingly played by Bruce Greenwood, Moon Bloodgood, and American Pie's Jason Biggs) join forces to mount a daring rescue mission. Having endured similarly extreme conditions on his 1993 film Alive, director Frank Marshall brings an abundance of natural splendor (and minimum use of digital wizardry) to spectacularly arctic locations in Norway, Greenland and Canada, and Walker (star of The Fast and the Furious) lends an amiable sincerity to his compassionate role. For most viewers, however, it's the remarkable dogs (six Siberian huskies and two malamutes) who make Eight Below so thoroughly entertaining. It's not quite an instant family classic, but it comes pretty doggone close. --Jeff Shannon
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have watched several films by Walt Disney and its producers and was getting slightly worried as i hadnt enjoyed many of them in a long while (ok maybe it is just my taste but i like to think i have an open mind).
Anywho i saw the trailer for this movie on another movie that i had brought (think it was Superman Returns, also an excellent movie), and watching those lovely dogs/wolves it took me back to the days of watching Due South (which i also now have on dvd) on tv so i looked straight away for a copy.
Searching for this dvd in store was quite difficult i found, cheapest i could find it was £15 second hand in Blockbuster, so i chose to be a little more patient and got it for £10 on ebay brand new.
Getting a little bored of the barrage of Second World War movies i have been watched lately i decided to watch this movie... i wasnt disappointed...
One thing i would start off by mentioning about this movie is that if you are intending on getting this for the children, i would watch it through first as there are some parts in it which made me jump!
Also as embaressing as it is for me to say (im a 22 yr old fella from the UK) some parts of this movie did bring a tear to my eye, and it does end with a very positive ending but not a completely happy ending...
I wont give the ending away but i would be very causious about the age you are allowing view this.
Id also say that if you are buying this for the cuddly dogs for the kids then i would again warn to view the movie first.
Im not going to go on about the views and acting, but all in all this movie is in my top 10 dvds in my collection of over 400 and i wouldnt consider selling it/trading it in... In other words it is a keeper!
Hope this helps, it has certainly been one of my favourate films, if not my favourate film in this particular category. E.g. Family action.
5 out of 5!!!
Anywho i saw the trailer for this movie on another movie that i had brought (think it was Superman Returns, also an excellent movie), and watching those lovely dogs/wolves it took me back to the days of watching Due South (which i also now have on dvd) on tv so i looked straight away for a copy.
Searching for this dvd in store was quite difficult i found, cheapest i could find it was £15 second hand in Blockbuster, so i chose to be a little more patient and got it for £10 on ebay brand new.
Getting a little bored of the barrage of Second World War movies i have been watched lately i decided to watch this movie... i wasnt disappointed...
One thing i would start off by mentioning about this movie is that if you are intending on getting this for the children, i would watch it through first as there are some parts in it which made me jump!
Also as embaressing as it is for me to say (im a 22 yr old fella from the UK) some parts of this movie did bring a tear to my eye, and it does end with a very positive ending but not a completely happy ending...
I wont give the ending away but i would be very causious about the age you are allowing view this.
Id also say that if you are buying this for the cuddly dogs for the kids then i would again warn to view the movie first.
Im not going to go on about the views and acting, but all in all this movie is in my top 10 dvds in my collection of over 400 and i wouldnt consider selling it/trading it in... In other words it is a keeper!
Hope this helps, it has certainly been one of my favourate films, if not my favourate film in this particular category. E.g. Family action.
5 out of 5!!!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Terrific film! I saw this on a transatlantic flight on the tiny seatback player, and was entranced. Last night I watched it again with my wife and enjoyed it as much again.
It was shot in Canada, Norway and Greenland, and the photography is superb. Frankly, it's hard to find fault with this film, as it radiates so much goodwill. The acting talent was well picked and balanced. This one is a keeper.
It was shot in Canada, Norway and Greenland, and the photography is superb. Frankly, it's hard to find fault with this film, as it radiates so much goodwill. The acting talent was well picked and balanced. This one is a keeper.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This has to be one of the most amazing film i have ever watched! it is brilliant , i must of cryed about 8time's..and im talking actual sobbing! it is truly a magical film for all the family! Even people who arnt so keen on dog's,will finish watching this film with red puffy eye's . The story line is so heart-touching , i really cant explain how good this film is, you will seriously need to watch this! I watched this film last night and i really want to watch it again THATS how good it is .. it made me laugh , cry , and at times i was on the edged of my seat! The only problem with this film is...i now want a husky , as the husky's in this film touched my heart.
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great film for husky lover
i loved this film it has everything a family film needs highs and lows love the extras on the dvd how its made it show you how huskies behave when given the chance when you watch... Read more
Published 15 days ago by s
What a film!
I bought this as a gift for my son who had mentioned a film that he saw advertised about huskys that he really wanted to see! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Miss Stephanie L. Souter
Great film
I found this film very enjoyable even though the rather simple plot was a bit predictable, because the production was very convincing and the edit was very well done.
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i do not understand why you sell a customer in the uk a blue ray dvd that will not play on any player in the uk i feel that i have been conned and do not intend to use amazon in... Read more
Published 5 months ago by bigsanny
Eight Below
Terrific film. I love dogs, I love snow. This film is wonderful, it makes me cray and watch it many and many and many times again!
Published 5 months ago by Inga Vilka
Amazing
I cant even begin to sum up this film. Its a amazing film that just makes you feel for whats happening to the dogs and whats around the next corner. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Azzy
Eight Below
This is a wonderful film based on a true story. We watched it as a family and all 5 of us enjoyed it although the 9 year old was a bit scared at one point. Read more
Published 12 months ago by M Webster
The Killing Fields - with dogs
Loosely inspired by the ill-fated 1958 Japanese Antarctic expedition that inspired 1983's Nankyoku Monogatari/Antarctica but updated to 1993 just before sledge-dogs were banned... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Trevor Willsmer
I cried my eyes out!
Well what can I say, This was so sad..it is a film for animal lovers especially dog lovers, it shows the meaning of mans best friend. Read more
Published 13 months ago by EmmaL
Heart warming storyfilm on huskies dog and owner.
Very beautiful film on those gorgeous husky dogs.
Felt very emotional in the film when he lost his dog and determined to get them back. Read more
Felt very emotional in the film when he lost his dog and determined to get them back. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Julia
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