| | Eight Below DVD (3 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Action/Adventure DVDs, Family Movies, Dramas Videos, Action, Adventure, Children/Family, Dogs | | Starring | Bruce Greenwood, Moon Bloodgood, Paul Walker, Jason Biggs, Wendy Crewson, August Schellenberg, Adrian Noble, Belinda Metz, Gerard Plunkett, A. James Ryan | | Director | Frank Marshall | | Composer | Mark Isham | | Costume Designer | Jori Woodman | | Director of Photography | Don Burgess | | Editor | Christopher Rouse | | Producer | David Hoberman | | Production Designer | John Willett | | Screenwriter | Dave Digilio |
This DVD feature film tells the true story of a man and his dogs in "an exciting, heartwarming adventure.".. Jess Cagle, WCBS-TV/People magazine. Inspired by a true story and the hit Japanese film NANKYOKU MONOGATARI, Frank Marshall's (ALIVE, CONGO) EIGHT BELOW captures a rugged world of ice, snow, and threatening weather that few will ever experience in person. As a guide for a National Science Foundation Research Base in Antarctica, Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker) is perfectly content to spend his time exploring the wilderness with his sled dogs and goofing around with his best buddy, cartographer Charlie Cooper (Jason Biggs). Then UCLA geologist Davis McLaren (Bruce Greenwood) arrives at the camp with plans for a risky expedition: treacherous ice fields make his target destination accessible only by dog sled so late in the season. Soon Shepard, McLaren and the sled dogs--Maya, Max, Old Jack, Buck, Shorty, Dewey, Shadow, and Truman--are on their way in search of McLaren's prize: a meteorite from Mercury.
Unfortunately, an approaching storm forces Shepard and McLaren to return to base early. The return trip proves life-threatening, but the dogs pull through, saving both Shepard and McLaren from certain death. The storm also forces the scientists to leave the research center earlier than planned, and there's no room on board bush pilot Katie's (Moon Bloodgood) plane for the dogs. With the promise that someone will return for them immediately, Shepard leaves his beloved dogs behind. Soon, however, it becomes apparent that the weather has made a return trip impossible. Can the dogs survive in the Antarctic wilderness on their own, or will Shepard get back in time to save them? The dogs emerge as the most intriguing characters in the story, each exhibiting a distinct personality and fierce loyalty. The other major player is the wilderness itself, a beautiful, mysterious world that is rarely depicted on film.
Theatrical Release: February 17, 2006 Eight Below Reviews: 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]here' s an old-fashioned charm to director Frank Marshall's heartfelt tribute to canine courage."
-- Neil Smith, Total Film "The icy blue-gray locations are nicely captured, and hues are well balanced accordingly."
-- Widescreen Review Staff, Widescreen Review 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his is one of the most rousing and gripping family films to come out of Disney in a long while."
-- Natalie Braine, Ultimate DVD "[I]nspired by a real-life story of sled dogs who survived extended subzero abandonment....There's something invigorating about this unpretentious dog tale." -- Grade: B+
-- Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly "[A]n orgy of canine cuteness."
-- Nathan Lee, New York Times Eight Below | List Price | $14.99 (You save $4.70) | | Studio | Buena Vista Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 2006 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  13204  | | CD Universe Part number | 7062357 | | Catalog number | 05042400 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jun 20, 2006 | | Rating | PG (MPAA) | | Additional Info | Full Frame | | Movie Details | Color; Full Frame |
Eight Below Movie Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  great movie sad ending
great movie loved it was a good one to watch bought it for my better half and he loves it .
Submitted by wardjeanie (cornwall on) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No LOVE THIS!
LOVE HUSKIES, LOVE THE STORY, SAD BUT HEARTFELT !
Submitted by MICHELEASMITH (HAMILTON, NJ)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No A true survival and friendship experience
I saw this movie at home with the family and this is a film wich can't pass away.
I love dogs. Specially huskies. These dogs are intelligent, a good companion and the best of all a real good guardian partners who always keep their loved ones away from harm.
There are some sad parts on the movie, but even if they were fictioned, as the two dogs who died, it really touches your heart and make you closer to that kind of experience.
As it was scripted, I'll do whatever it takes to bring my dogs back home with me, as it happened on the movie.
I had dogs in my life since I was a boy, now with almost 36, I'm still having'em with me.
I recomend to everyone who wish to see this movie to do so. You'll love not only the scapes that are shown on the movie, but specially the dogs performance in almost 7 month they were on their own and the worryness of their master.
Submitted by Anel (Miami, FL, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  A great journey
Any animal lover will fall in love with this movie. The acting on both the human and animal side is simply the best. An exciting adventure that keeps you cheering.
Submitted by mjpappas1511 (Australia)
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Great for kids and adults
This is a greta movie for any family and especially dog lovers. The plot move quickly and the dogs are amazing.
Submitted by ppagano (Stamford CT)
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Eight Below DVD Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Featurette: Running With The Dogs: The Making Of EIGHT BELOW
Audio Commentary:
1. Frank Marshall - Director; Paul Walker - Actor; Don Burgess - Director of Photography
2. Frank Marshall - Director; Pat Crowl - Producer
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