Review of Eight Below (2006) by Oxana — 27 Aug 2014

I've been a dog lover since I was... as young as I can remember. These days, I do have my own at home. So, this movie was like nostalgic trip.

First of all, I was thinking: Disney movie: no one will die. Err. Wrong. And I also knew that if someone would die, I would be in tears - since these weren't humans in trouble after all, but sweet dogs that deserved none of it.

The only reason why I don't grant four starts - or more - to this pretty neat film is that in my eyes, some things seemed a little unreal - 'out of place'. There was plenty of interaction between the dogs, BUT: their actions, reactions, and movements reminded me of humans, not dogs. Like a mirror to human emotions. Things a dog would never do. Now, realistic piece wouldn't have made this a family friendly movie, of course...

Worth the watch, though. Those who love dogs: search tissues in advance.