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2006
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Eight Below
Positive Reviews
64
Negative reviews
17
Average Rating
3.2
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3.0
Frank Marshall is smart enough to know his core audience of kiddies came to see the dogs, who take center stage in many of the films best sequences.
Av Club
2.0
spirit affirming family affair about the resourcefulness of Gods creatures.
EW
3.8
You think penguins have it bad.At least theyve adapted to survive in Antarctica.
Rogerebert
4.5
The dogs in EIGHT BELOW are excellent courageous, expressive, smart, and adorable. Their human costars Well, theyre okay too.
Common Sense Media
4.5
Although Ballets Russes has an admirable sense of humor about itself, theres a holiness here thats easy to sign onto.
Austin Chronicle
4.5
Its heartwarming, occasionally exciting, and some of the cinematography is exemplary.
Time Out
2.5
Only an extraordinarily hubristic film would declare itself The Most Amazing Story of Survival, Friendship, and Adventure Ever Told.
3.5
(Daniel Hertzberg for The Post) The on screen banners known as chyrons were once flat, artless labels that were about as exciting as an airport arriva ..
3.5
Walker and Greenwood turn in acceptably rugged yet tender performances, while Biggs proves a delight as the films comic relief.
3.1
Eight Below proves beyond a reasonable doubt that Paul Walker is a walking Botox laboratory, devoid of any screen presence or the necessary emotional ..
E Film Critic
1.3
The movie is overly long and much too intense for small children, yet its filled with dialogue and plot turns that are too juvenile to thrill adult au ..
San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
The dogs, whose individual personalities shine through without recourse to crass anthropomorphism, are superstars.
3.5
The dogs are absolutely beautiful, and outshine a lot of the little flaws plaguing their movie.
Cinema Blend
4.0
Eight Below is a powerfully emotional film that will be taken to heart by animals lovers of all stripes.
Spirituality And Practice
2.0
Its difficult not to find the dogs strong and sympathetic creatures, but, alas, the human side lets them down in more ways than one.
One Guys Opinion
2.0
Its a family friendly dog adventure film, with great wintry location shots, an emotionally pleasing feel good story and a one note but warm star perfo ..
Sover
3.0
Live action animal adventures have always been a Disney specialty, and this one has a pretty compelling plot, inspired by the true story of a Japanese ..
Chicago Reader
2.0
McClaren proves to be ambitiously goal driven but none too bright about safety factors.
3.8
Its an engrossing film that reminds us of the nobility and grace of mans best friend, and of the fierce will to survive in the face of the harshest of ..
Usa Today
2.0
Weve known for years that Disney is out of new ideas, what with the straight to video sequels and the constant remakes.Eight Below is another remake, ..
Eric Ds Nider
3.0
The inspired by a true story nonsense is not only dishonest, but also pointless; the movie is a perfectly decent work of fiction and an enjoyable fami ..
News Review
3.0
Its beautifully filmed, with lots of adventure and peril, but we never have any doubts.So its not hugely exciting.
Shadows On The Wall
2.0
As a result, theres precious little suspense or drama in the film, although the predictably emotional climax (the money shot for films like this) is h ..
View London
3.0
The interaction between the dogs, some of whom have beautiful crystalline white coats, is far more fascinating than what goes on between the two legge ..
Cs Monitor
3.0
Biggs, who now qualifies if theres ever a film called Eskimo Pie, offers broad, sometimes tired comic relief as a goofy sidekick with an aversion to a ..
Film Journal International ..
3.1
The human co stars are considerably less interesting , and thats the biggest problem with this outdoor adventure drama, which spends too much time wit ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.4
A thrilling, old fashioned animal adventure that ranks with the best of such classic Disney films. Animal lovers everywhere will absolutely adore this ..
Internet Reviews
3.8
Its the most touching love story about tragically separated sexy beasts since Cold Mountain.
Boston
3.5
It comes as no surprise to learn that the huskies in this Antarctic adventure film were given acting lessons.
Smh
4.0
Restraint is the operative word here and considering how much inherent heart tugging is in the story, thats an amazing accomplishment.
Mountain X
3.8
Although the movie blatantly panders to pet lovers, it deserves high marks for not jettisoning credibility in the process. Its bite is as good as its ..
Star Tribune
4.5
Well, dog lovers, Im totally serious when I say: Bring lots of hankies.The team at the base must evacuate before the biggest storm, like, ever, hits, ..
2.5
They thought they were saving for their kids education but were shocked to learn their money was gone The new owner of RESP dealer Heritage Education ..
Toronto Star
2.0
And thats what I shouldve done in connection with this disappointing film.
Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
Watching Jerry and other upright mammals sort through their emotions and priorities stateside is a slog.
Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
Perhaps you have to be a dog owner to be reduced to the blubbering mess that I found myself in by the end of Disneys Eight Below.
Q Network
4.4
Its heartbreaking, its exciting, its engrossing, its a home run for Disney, and its finally a good performance for Paul Walker.
Cinema Crazed
5.0
The cold was an insinuating presence in both March of the Penguins and Touching the Void.
Slate
3.5
Its an appealing adventure drama with a touch of romance, and its canine stars are awesome.
4.0
Theyre beautiful and expressive, and they alone provide all the humor, tears, tension and drama.
Movies
4.0
Could this be the beginning of a new era of excellence for Disney Well see. Its definitely a great start.
Flim Threet
3.0
A BRACING BLAST OF PUPPY POWER Resembling a canine spin on Marshalls 1993 Alive, Eight Below delivers a bracing blast of puppy power that helps dispel ..
Bbc
3.1
It demands to be mentioned that this latter set piece features what is one of the biggest and most successfully articulated jump scares in memory from ..
The Movie Boy
2.0
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La ..
Calendar Live
3.8
A Kleenex producing tale of survival and friendship that may just make you grab your favorite pooch and promise youll never leave him/her stranded in ..
Hollywood
2.0
But director Frank Marshall otherwise manages to tell his story with a minimum of nonsense, the dog actors will melt your heart, and hunky Walker (who ..
Seattle Pi
4.5
As entertaining as the film is, it is too long, running almost two hours.
Tony Medley
2.5
Through all the highs and lows there are two constants: The story of the dogs survival in the wilderness inspires while the 150 plus day struggle of t ..
Movie Freak
3.5
Unfortunately, the human bits are never really as enjoyable as the wilderness scenes.
3.0
Still, if your answer is an emphatic yes with a lot of jumping up and down, youll want to take some tissues with you.There are other strong pieces to ..
7M Pictures
0.6
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it.
Film Freak Central
3.8
Roman Dinkel is Internet famous after millions watched a Facebook video of him showing his dog how he walks with forearm crutches.
Kansas City
3.1
The film is less successful when it focuses on the human characters.
Christianity Today
3.1
For everyone else, Eight Below is a good story with plenty of tension and drama, which is great, when Paul Walker is off the screen.Director Frank Mar ..
Waffle Movies
3.1
Eight Below Gorgeous dogs, but the plot is pure mush 2halfstars Go to showtimes The dogs are gorgeous.The cinematography is dazzling.
Chron
2.0
An old fashioned doggy endurance yarn that consciously evokes the spirit of live action Disney standbys Old Yeller and The Incredible Journey, only up ..
Film Guardian
3.0
Kids will be enraptured (and a tad frightened) and all but the stoniest hearted adults will join them for a bit of a cry.
Film 4
2.0
Families with young kids dont necessarily want to be pigeonholed (or buttonholed) into watching slapstick sitcoms every time they go to the movie thea ..
Decent Films
3.0
Eight Below may be a Disney Lite version of a true story about sled dogs left to survive on their own in the Antarctic wilderness, but its still a wee ..
Guide Live
3.0
The human interaction is just a little too precious and the digression away from the dogs and the main story is just too long for it to feel like anyt ..
Movie Metropolis
3.0
The film looks handsome, the photography is grand, and the dogs do their part admirably. Now, if it werent for those pesky humans....
Movie Metropolis
2.0
Steadfastly resists attempts to pigeonhole it into being merely one of the execrable Disney live action canon.
Film Blather
3.8
an engrossing, even suspenseful adventure, along the lines of old school Disney films like The Incredible Journey.
James Sanford on Film
3.8
Eight Below is so filled with action, adventure, and genuine emotion that its easy to ignore the few little things that dont work.
Aisle Seat
3.8
Only the overly dramatic pause of the onscreen ticker for the dogs days on their own and a shoddy computer generated leopard seal detract from their p ..
Mid West Film Journal
3.0
Lacks the idiosyncracies of the wonderful Grizzly Man, but carries a solid story line.
Compuserve
3.0
Q: How can a movie set in icy Antarctica be all warm and fuzzy A: When its a heart warming survival adventure that manages to transcend its cutesy poo ..
Review Journal
3.8
If you dont choke up at least once during the dogs engaging adventure, you obviously prefer cats.
Seattle Times
2.0
The glacial atmosphere of the movie suits Paul Walkers signature dry performance style that falls somewhere between Keanu Reeves and a young Jan Micha ..
Film Critic 1963 Typepad
4.0
Then think better, because this film has a charm thats impossible to resist.And you dont have to watch the birthing process of any animals.
Juicy Cerebellum
2.0
Eight Below takes a lot of liberties and blows even more opportunities, but it remains a steady, fulfilling adventure.
Film Jerk
3.8
Dog fanciers and lovers of white out arctic looking scenery should be plenty pleased.
Daily News
3.5
The 19 year old shot by a Louisiana state trooper during a traffic stop in Baton Rouge three weeks ago was shot in the back and shrapnel near his spin ..
2 The Advocate
3.1
Eight Below is the Brians Song of dog movies: schmaltzy, feel goody, inspired by a true story y. Its formulaic and frequently over the top, 30 minutes ..
Chicago Tribune
2.5
Uninspiring and bland, Eight Below leaves you with nothing more than a greater appreciation for the insulating power of fur.
Chicago Tribune
3.0
Eight Below doesnt anthropomorphize the dogs or play down the jeopardy they are in, creative choices that bolster the films realism.
Reel Times: Reflections on ..
2.5
...has little of the palpable tension of March of the Penguins and more of the anthropomorphized antics of Disneys Snow Dogs.
Suburban Chicago News
3.1
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada can at least rest on its laurels from Cannes.
1.9
That Paul Walker is out acted by several humans, eight dogs and a leopard seal shouldnt surprise anyone.
Arizona Daily Star
3.1
The film milks every opportunity to yank the heartstrings, but despite the calculation in its soul, Eight Below still manages to be a moving story abo ..
Miami Herald
3.0
Even performance and plot deficiencies cant stop a husky from emoting effectively on screen. Charming!
Edge Boston
4.5
Eight Below is exciting, and the arctic photography stunning but its too long, and perhaps a little scary and too realistic at times for youngsters.
4.0
Eight Below is engrossing and inspiring, with an undeniable appeal, especially for animal lovers.
Democratand Chronicle
2.5
Its difficult to gauge who gets stranded more in Eight Below: the team of sled dogs left at the bottom of the world or audience members forced to slud ..
Freep
4.0
Now, this is a kids movie, first and foremost, so my high rating is based on the films core demographic and not geared to snobby, Milk Dud encrusted c ..
Cinerina
3.8
Emotive, great looking and physically nimble, the principal actors in Eight Below are born movie stars. The human actors are ok, too.
Sac Ticket
4.0
You cant teach an old dog new tricks, but where Hollywood movies are concerned, sometimes those old tricks are still pretty darn impressive.
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