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Eight Below

The Most Amazing Story Of Survival, Friendship, And Adventure Ever Told.

7.0 / 10

120 minutes

2006-02-17

English

US

Actors :

Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, Moon Bloodgood, Jason Biggs, Gerard Plunkett, Wendy Crewson, Duncan Fraser, Dexter Bell, August Schellenberg, Belinda Metz, Connor Christopher Levins, Dan Ziskie, Michael David Simms, Daniel Bacon, Laara Sadiq

Description

In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission.

Reviews

r96sk

r96sk

6/23/2021, 3:58:47 PM

Not as dark or heart-wrenching as it could've, and perhaps should've, been. With that noted, <em>'Eight Below'</em> - a remake of 1983's <em>'Antarctica'</em> - is still a fairly decent survival drama. The cast certainly elevate my feelings towards the film, with Paul Walker impressing in the lead role; it comes across as if he actually does have a bond with the dogs, which is obviously key. ...