Release Date
February 17, 2006
DVD Release Date
June 20, 2006 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
112 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG for some peril and brief mild language
Inspired by a true story, "Eight Below" is an exciting action-adventure about loyalty and the bonds of friendship set in the extreme wilderness of Antarctica. The film tells the story of three members of a scientific expedition: Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker), his best friend, Cooper (Jason Biggs), and a rugged American geologist (Bruce Greenwood), who are forced to leave behind their team of beloved sled dogs due to a sudden accident and perilous weather conditions... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
From the cold winter months filled with lackluster films comes a surprisingly warm and endearing story of snow dogs, and, well, Paul Walker. And thank God for us, Cuba Gooding Jr. is no where to be seen.
Set in Antarctica at a research station, Paul Walker, Jason Biggs and company are forced to abandon their beloved snow dogs when physical ailments and a winter storm leave them little choice. Why they could not have just thrown the dogs in the back of the plane, I'm not quite sure, but fortunately for us, the dogs are left for dead (after rescue attempts were deemed out of the question) and a 175-day saga of survival ensues. Full movie review »
