8 below

Madelyn 2022-01-01 08:02:13

This film was reproduced as "Octave below Minus". I think it is a bit weird. In the context of the movie, Antarctica is definitely more than an octave below zero. Because there are eight dogs in the film, I think it should be related to this. There is also a translation of "The Polar Long March", but it doesn't feel good. I think there should be a better translation.
Okay, let’s talk about the film, because the 8 sled dogs on the cover bought the disc, and then I was pleasantly surprised that I didn’t miss it. Although it was a secretly recorded version in the cinema (N hasn’t seen it for a long time), it got stuck in the next few minutes. Exaggerated, but I still like it.
The film tells about a group of scientists working in Antarctica. They need to return to the mainland for recuperation because of injuries. They have to leave 8 dogs alone on the Antarctic continent. The owner JERRY thinks that they will be able to see them soon and take them away, but because there is about to be a blizzard. , So it is impossible to go. This drag took more than half a year. The film actually tells the story of 8 dogs living and living on the desolate ice field in half a year.
The 8 sled dogs are all different in length. The first of them was buried by ice because they did not want to break the chain and leave; a dog fell off the cliff because of chasing the aurora, his life was dying, and the remaining 6 All the dogs were rescued in the end. They are the real boss MAYA, the hot-blooded young dog MAX, and a pair of twins, a white dog, and another (I don’t remember the name).
The moving part of the story includes the following details:
1. After the expedition team left by plane, a blizzard came, and the strong wind blew off the flag on the flagpole. The restless MAX went to chase. At this time, it still thought of protection. Base items, but at the same time, the owner JERRY was told that he could not rescue his eight dogs.
2. Even in a hungry state, these well-trained sled dogs still abide by the "rules". They catch birds together, and then turn over the food they caught to the boss MAYA, which will then be distributed by MAYA, which is a distribution on demand." Communism"~
3. Because Maya was bitten by a seal and stubborn, he knew that he had become a burden to everyone, so he didn't seem to want to drag everyone down. He limped and walked, even when he was dying, he made a symbolic one. Action, I want to pass the position of the boss to the enthusiastic MAX.
4. When Maya was seriously ill, MAX led everyone to catch birds, and first distributed his food to Maya who could not hunt because of inconvenient legs and feet. When Maya took the lead and put the food back in front of MAX, it tilted its head and puzzled. Looks so cute~
5. Hungry. Dogs are animals that like to live in groups, and most of the time they are with people, they don’t have to worry about food, so even in the harsh environment like Antarctica, they are not afraid of not being full. However, when the external situation changes, there will be no more food. When ready-made food, they catch birds, eat biscuits and cans from the base, and eat whale carcasses. It can be seen that they are not only loyal, but also very capable of survival.

This film made by DISNEY is said to be adapted from a real event. Hey, it’s still a bit sad. Such a cute and smart dog will be abandoned by humans (although it was found at the end) and saw the sour nose.

Although it looks good, the details are not the most perfect. There are some questions about the shots:
1. At the beginning of the film, the dogs they set out were two sets of sleds, and a total of four sets of sleds. As a result, the camera turned to 8. It's a row of pulls, it doesn't feel right.
2. The focus of the film is on Maya and Max. Probably these two animal actors are the smartest, so they are added to the show. However, the other dogs, whose personality is not obvious, even the dead dog who refuses to leave, did not explain their personality. Why is it so.
3. Under such bad conditions, after half a year of living, they did not become "wild", but retained their consistent character, which is a bit unbelievable.
4. In addition, after wandering for a year, they are still near the base. They haven't gone far, and it's not realistic. After all, the Antarctic continent is very large, so you can't set up this kind of bridge just for the human protagonist to find them in a simple way.

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  • Destin 2022-03-22 09:02:07

    Those lovely and loyal sled dogs, I am so moved, persevering owner, although your awakening is a little late, and there are scientists who have found conscience, your last behavior makes me feel that those dogs did not save you in vain, very good~~great movie

  • Braulio 2022-03-26 09:01:08

    I have absolutely no resistance to this kind of warm drama

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    Charlie Cooper: [driving snowcat] Alright, here we go...