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…
The Most Amazing Story Of Survival, Friendship, And Adventure Ever Told.
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 Cast
Paul Walker
Jerry Shepard
Moon Bloodgood
Katie
Jason Biggs
Charlie Cooper
Bruce Greenwood
Davis McClaren
Wendy Crewson
Eve McClaren
Duncan Fraser
Captain Lovett
August Schellenberg
Mindo
Gerard Plunkett
Dr. Andy Harrison
Belinda Metz
Dr. Rosemary Paris
Connor Christopher Levins
Eric McClaren
Dan Ziskie
Navy Commander
Michael David Simms
Armin Butler
Dexter Bell
Worker #1
Daniel Bacon
Bureaucrat #2
Laara Sadiq
Bureaucrat #3
Malcolm Stewart
Charles Buffett
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What is Eight Below about?
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…
When was Eight Below released?
Eight Below was released in 2006.
What genres does Eight Below belong to?
Eight Below is categorised as Adventure, Drama, Family.
Who stars in Eight Below?
The cast of Eight Below includes Paul Walker, Moon Bloodgood, Jason Biggs, Bruce Greenwood, Wendy Crewson.