VERY clean moveie. No sexual content and the only language is one h--l. The only reason it may bother someone is that some animals die.(not shown)
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Eight Below
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Inspiring story about brave sled dogs.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Eight Below
Parents need to know that this film includes some perilous situations for humans (a fall into a crevice and icy water, frostbite and broken limbs) and huskies (they face freezing cold, blizzards, starvation, and predators, with the number of perilous "days on their own" marked by subtitles). The oldest dog must be left behind (sad scene), some dogs are injured and/or die, leaving sad-looking survivors (mournful eyes, nuzzling the dead bodies). One jump scene features a ferocious (animatronic) leopard seal, who leaps out with teeth bared to defend a whale carcass it's been eating. Some gentle romance and a kiss. Some mild language (s-word).
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the loyalty between Jerry and his dogs: While other people think he goes too far, he sees the huskies as family members. How does the movie make the dogs seem like people, with the help of soundtrack music and close-ups to show "expressive" faces?
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- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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Good movie for ALL ages!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Horrible Tear-Jerker
I purposely did not see this movie in theaters because I knew some of the animals died. My family rented it and I could only watch about thirty minutes of it before I almost cried! I have a very soft spot for animals, so if you can handle seeing mans' best friend left behind to freeze, go right ahead. The story is about a group of people who are scientists studying the weather and climate of Alaska (I think). When a business/scientist comes to the base in search of a guide, the main character sets of with his dogs and the visitor to go and study the land. A horrible accident occures, the man is injured and the main character heads back to base with him and the dogs. Bottom line: all of the people get into a helicopter (to get the injured man to a hospitail) and leaves the dogs during an ice storm. This is where I stopped, so I do not know what happens after this. I personally would NOT recommend this movie to anyone who cares about animals or who cries easily.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
good movie about 8 snow dogs trying to survive the cold
there is violence but other and sad moments but otherwise fun for the family
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
An iffy movie
I never saw the whole movie, but what I did see made me want to leave! I almost cried, and I begged my mom to let me leave the theater. I hated seeing the dogs die, and I thought it might be heart-breaking for anyone who loves dogs!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Ok clean one fo the few
a good clean movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Took me by surprise! Awesome!
I wasn't expecting this to be a great movie. It looked like those "heartwarming" family films that I really dislike. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this was really a GREAT movie. Every kid will love the dogs and everyone else will love the story.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
GREAT MOVIE! I'D WATCH IT 20 MORE TIMES!
THIS MOVIE IS GREAT BUT A BIT SAD AT SOME PARTS. OTHER PARTS WERE EXITING AND OTHER PARTS WERE HEART WARMING... ALL TOGETHER IT MADE AN EXELLENT PERFORMANCE!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Incredible Movie!!!
This movie is great for families and anyone!! It is about what this guy goes through for his dogs and how much they loved and cared about each other. Great for anybody!! A++++++++++
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A heart touching movie
The whole entire movie I was crying. It was so sad seeing some of the dogs dying.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
an ok movie
the movie had many scary moments which were very realistic (man falling into ice, leopard seals attacking - very loud). the movie would have also been better if disney hadn't developed a relationship between the beautiful female helicopter pilot and the lead character.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
meatier than most kid's movies
my 7 year old daughter has been asking to watch what I consider to be "older" movies. My husband and younger son were away so we watched it together. Some decidedly scary moments but real life issues. Afterwards we had the greatest conversation about priorities and sacrifice. And adventure. The movie made for good discussion. Both of us loved the movie and now I know she's ready for some carefully chosen PG movies that we will watch together.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
"Eight Below" Should Get "Eights Stars"
I LOVE this movie i saw it with my brother it was sad yet joyful Paul Walkers Greatest Performance it eas Great for everyone
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I LOVE THIS MOVIE
I saw this movie last night with my best friend.We both cried when two dogs died.we both have dogs,(i have a shetland sheepdog, and she has a labradoodle)so it was really sad for us.We we're both suprised when the seal popped out of the whale.I would see this movie one million times.If you havn't seen it SEE IT!!!!!!I give it two thumbs up!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I CRIED
IT WAS A VERY GOOD MOVIE AND WE HAVE A DOG THAT IS A HUSKIE AND JUST DIED .
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