Review of Eight Below (2006) by Rory R — 02 Dec 2013

When we see a movie associated with Disney we already know a few things about the film, it's going to be inspiring, emotional and cute. Those assumptions were true for this film. It wasn't cute in a sickly way; I mean would you look at those dogs.

Paul Walker is a guide for a base located in Antarctica which involves taking care of eight sled dogs who ultimately become stars of the film as well. What I like about this film is that it's as much of a survival story of eight dogs as it is a sad story of loss and loyalty for Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker).

This film proves that dogs surprisingly can act, they may not be aware of it but as a group they illustrated many human emotions. Their survival story is just as good as any as they show loyalty to each other and grief when tragedy hits.

At the end of the day there wasn't much to the rescue not like the first third of the film where we're exposed to the extreme conditions of Antarctica and just how unforgiving the barren land is.

It's the fact that Shepard is determined to attempt a rescue because he feels he owes that to the dogs. Even animals can create that bond with humans. It's quite a heartwarming story of friendship, loyalty and persistence for both man and his best friend.