Steineded How sad is this?

Cleveronix A different way of telling a story

Lollivan It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Erica Derrick By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

sarahbug-49347 I just decided to watch this movie again after not seeing it for years. I forgot how sad it was. I had to pause the movie when Dewey died because I was crying too much. My poor friend had the entire movie spoiled for her if she were to ever decide to watch it, because I was freaking out and texting her everytime I thought a dog was gonna die. Which was quite often. But I loved the movie. It was really sweet how the dogs banded together and tried to protect one another, even if I did find the intelligence level of the dogs to be a bit exaggerated. The scene where they break free and chase the birds is more than a bit far fetched, learning to catch birds would involve quite a bit of trial and error, and defiantly would not involve the "alpha dog" or in this case Maya barking out orders (quite literally). Personally I would deem this movie too sad for young children but maybe I just get too attached to canine characters (which is a very valid possibility, on account of the fact that I always cry when a dog dies in a movie). And the concept of a bunch of dogs being stranded in the wilderness and trying not to starve and or freeze to death might be a bit much for a 7 year old. But then again, I was probably 5 when I watched this movie the first time, and I barely remember it now 10 years later. Anyways. Great movie. But if you don't like sad dog stories, maybe it's not for you.

bobbysejwal In "Eight Below," as in Jack London, the dogs are not turned into cute cartoon pets but are respected for their basic animal natures. To be sure, the sled dogs here do some mighty advanced thinking, as when one dog seems to explain a fairly complex plan to the other dogs by telepathy. I was also impressed by the selfless behavior of the dogs as they bring birds to feed a member of the pack who has been crippled. I was under the impression that if a dog died in such circumstances, the others would eat it to avoid starvation, but apparently not (you can't assume the idea didn't occur to Frank Marshall, the director, since he made "Alive," the story of the Andes survivors).

aaronbrogdale08 I just can not understand why there are not even more films like this out there. this is a perfect example of real location filming and not just filmed on a animated background. this is why I love this film more then some of the others that are out there. I would if I could watch this film all the time because it is so great. Another good thing about the film is the perfect accompanying soundtrack that comes with it. there is not a better film out there than this. this film for me is perfect for all ages. the thing that is even better is the fact it is also based on a real life event. just like another film I like that is animated called balto.

Roedy Green This purports to be a true story. It is thoroughly Disneyfied, though not quite as anthropomorphic as Homeward Bound.Much of the story shows sled dogs barking and barking and barking. We are supposed to take this as meaningful communication and careful planning of the stunts we see next. The dogs are well trained to make it look as if they are much cleverer than they really are.Did I mention the barking? It really gets on your nerves after a while.There is lots of swelling music to tell you when to feel elation.The humans are quite one dimensional. One has a monomania about rescuing the dogs that seems a bit kinky for a Disney movie.The movie takes place in the worst (sunless) winter in Antarctic history. Yet, of course, for filming, you need clear skies and bright sunshine so this supposed danger does not seem too threatening. The dogs even after six months without being fed in the cold of an Antarctic winter are as fat and frisky as ever. "8 Below" is not that cold, even for Canada. I wondered if somebody made a mistake coming up with the title.There is one scene when something leaps out at you. Elderly viewers could have a heart attack. It is completely unexpected. My adrenalin was racing for minutes afterwards. You only expect that kind of a jolt in a movie like Alien.In summary, a little too corny. Perhaps it would work for younger viewers.