Willem Dafoe and a bunch of adorable sled dogs star in this heartwarming, action packed new movie based on a true story... The sequences involving Togo as a mischievous pup are pure magic.

The wife and I watched this movie last night and were just blown away. This is the true story of the sled dog team and it's owner who carried the medicine in Alaska to rescue Nome Alaska during he 1925 Diphtheria epidemic. In much worse than normal blizzard conditions, the sled driver risked all to take a shortcut across a thawing body of water, thus saving 90 miles from his trip. The movie reveals how the wrong dog, "Balto" was credited with the ordeal...and it is to the Disney studios for making the correction. It reveals how even back then, the press was more eager to "get the story" than to "get the facts".

The wife and I were blessed to have lived for sixteen years with a grey timber wolf...and we understand how an emotional attachment remains long after such a friendship can exist. The acting and photography are perfect and if this film does not go to the Oscars under several categories, then the nominating panel may be as flawed as many are starting to think they are.

With all the blockbusters being constantly cranked out for our consumption, it's great to come across a heartwarming story so expertly told. Once you realize this is a true story, it's even more amazing as you really can't believe the events actually happened. William Dafoe does a great job at playing a tough guy with a warm heart. You'll find yourself in awe of this true hero story and if you're like me you'll be choking back the tears. Great movie for the family. Enjoy.