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An amazing story of friendship and survival.
Awful weather and a terrible accident force the members of a scientific expedition to evacuate Antarctica. And survival guide Jerry must leave his team of beloved sled dogs behind to survive the most unforgiving winter on the planet.
Driven by unwavering friendship and belief in one another, the dogs and a heartbroken Jerry - who will stop at nothing to rescue them - make an incredible journey to reunite in this triumphant and inspiring movie the whole family will treasure.
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Review by: kiwireviewer-00
Dated: 30th of October, 2006
A heart-warming, if toe-freezing, tale of friendship, dedication and hope. When a freak snowstorm forces Jerry to fly out of the Antarctic base station without his team of dogs, he begins a 175 journey of love to retrieve them. Confronted by red tape and pig-headed pencil-pushers, bad weather and seasonal obstructions, Jerry and his rag-tag team find ways to push through and reach the now-empty base.
I was really impressed with the way the movie split the plots, devoting the majority of the move between Jerry's enforced departure and his evetual return, over to the saga of how the dogs cope with the weather, the need for food, and the inevitable confrontations with other ice-dwelling predators. It was full of tear-jerking moments, triumphs and sorrows, that gave the movie a well-rounded result worthy of the Disney legacy, but without being all cutesy and fluffy as some Disney movies are.
Overall, this is a family movie well worth seeing. The adults will enjoy the action and drama, and the kids will thrill to tale of the dogs as they strive to survive. PG rated, there are moments the little ones will need some guidance and reassurance, but in the whole a wholesome movie for everyone to enjoy.
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