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Eight Below (2006)

PG02/17/2006Adventure, Drama, Family2h
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The Most Amazing Story Of Survival, Friendship, And Adventure Ever Told.

Overview

In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Paul Walker

    Jerry Shepard

  2. Cast 1

    Moon Bloodgood

    Katie

  3. Cast 1

    Jason Biggs

    Charlie Cooper

  4. Cast 1

    Bruce Greenwood

    Davis McClaren

  5. Cast 1

    Wendy Crewson

    Eve McClaren

  6. Cast 1

    Duncan Fraser

    Captain Lovett

  7. Cast 1

    August Schellenberg

    Mindo

  8. Cast 1

    Gerard Plunkett

    Dr. Andy Harrison

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    Belinda Metz

    Dr. Rosemary Paris

Not as dark or heart-wrenching as it could've, and perhaps should've, been. With that noted, <em>'Eight Below'</em> - a remake of 1983's <em>'Antarctica'</em> - is still a fairly decent survival drama. The cast certainly elevate my feelings towards the film, with Paul Walker impressing in the lead role; it comes across as if he actually does have a bond with the dogs, which is obviously key. It's very much Walker's show, but Bruce Greenwood, Jason Biggs and Moon Bloodgood all add small but welcomed things with their characters. The dogs themselves are great and do a lot of good work onsc...

Status Released

Original LanguageEnglish 

Budget$40,000,000.00

Revenue $120,453,565.00

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