Review of Eight Below (2006) by Andrew I — 11 Jan 2011

I don't see Eight Below as your average Disney movie. Yes, there are animals, yes some tragedy strikes that forces these animals to survive on their own. The only difference from other Disney movies? These dogs don't talk and there are no cute songs to describe what's happening or in between things.

I honestly enjoyed the story of the movie and it intrigued me quite well. I'm always astonished to see how see what dogs can do to survive or to help each other out and this movie just made that stronger.

I think the movie does a fine job in portraying the story it wants to tell. Seeing what the dogs are going through each and every day and then having to see what is going on with the man who had to abandon them was fantastic.

Eight Below is also a movie that'll play emotions with you. Being a dog lover, it saddened me when two of the eight dogs die trying to survive. Even with the typical "Hollywood/Disney" ending, there was still a lot of emotion.

Lastly, the acting. The movie, of course, focuses mainly on the dogs and they're great. It's so awesome to see what these dogs can be taught to do. I do think, as well, that Paul Walker did a fine job portraying a man who would do the same thing the rest of us dog owners would do.

Doing anything to get back to the mutts we love and seeing them safe.