It is a group of events that these people who are working as explorers pass through those southern regions. The story tells of that barbaric cold that stands in the way of two explorers in Antarctica, where things will seem difficult. Now, these people are trying to leave their team of sledgehammers behind them as they survive.
Eight Below runs two hours and would have benefited from losing 30 minutes of that -- all of it from Jerry's (Paul Walker) protracted quest. The other human actors are simply types.
The Alaskan Huskies of Eight Below are both better-looking and better performers than their human counterparts, and their vigilant scenes of solo survival on an Antarctic outpost make for the highlight of this otherwise predictable rescue mission.
Time Out
June 24, 2006
It's heartwarming, occasionally exciting, and some of the cinematography is exemplary.
... the canine cuteness, breathtaking action and acts of bravery are worth braving the Disney elements -- overpowering, poignant music, an unnecessary romantic subplot -- if you like your movies doggy-style.
ComingSoon.net
March 21, 2011
At first sight a fun but slightly sappy man-and-his-dogs story, Eight Below quickly evolves into a well-crafted wilderness adventure reminiscent of Disney's heyday.
It's too clichéd, it's too rote, and honestly I think you have to care a little bit more about the individual dogs to believe that these people would care so much.
Village Voice
February 21, 2006
The plot's slavish schmaltz proves as oppressive as the harsh winter that descends upon the dogs.
Christianity Today
September 22, 2006
The film is padded out to a full two hours, which may not be quite as long as the dogs have to wait for their rescue, but it does feel like it.
