Benji (Blu-ray + DVD) G
A Hero Comes Home
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Blu-ray Details
- Number of Discs: 2
- Rated: G
- Run Time: 1 hours, 26 minutes
- Video: Color
- Encoding: Region A
- Released: February 13, 2018
- Originally Released: 2018
- Label: Camp Brand
Performers, Cast and Crew:
Starring | Benji | |
Performer: | Terry Carter, Edgar Buchanan, Deborah Walley, Christopher Connelly & Peter Breck | |
Directed by | Joe Camp | |
Screenwriting by | Joe Camp | |
Composition by | Euel Box | |
Produced by | Joe Camp | |
Director of Photography: | Don Reddy |
Entertainment Reviews:
Rating: 2.5/4 --
A bit dark, for parents who like to spare their kids tears. But that dog never lets us down when it comes to pre-tween entertainment.
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Movie Nation
Rating: 2/4 --
For those looking for the most benign family-friendly entertainment, the nostalgic and corny "Benji" will do the trick.
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Associated Press
Rating: 3/4 --
This 2018 release feels like it arrived fresh from 1974, and that is what makes it a delight.
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RogerEbert.com
Too bad there's no Oscar for Best Animal Performance of the Year. Benji would win hands -- er paws -- down.
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ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Pretty underwhelming, a perfunctory kids-and-their-dog caper that despite running less than 90 minutes feels stretched to its limits.
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Los Angeles Times
Rating: 3/5 --
It is cute without seeming desperate, nostalgic without feeling dated, values-based without being preachy, and sweet without being (too) cloying.
Times-Picayune
Rating: D+ --
Perhaps nostalgia is enough to engage, but "Benji" doesn't seem vital enough to revisit, especially when The Camp Corporation has nothing new to offer.
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Blu-ray.com
Description by OLDIES.com:
The movie that catapulted Benji into international stardom. The #3 movie of the year in its original release. A unique motion picture all told from the heart and soul of a dog.
Benji is the gripping story of a vagabond dog struggling to communicate something he’s seen to humans. Humans who need to know but cannot grasp the concept that a dog could possibly help. A story of frustration and persistence, of love and suspense. And the first time ever that a dog has actually acted on the screen. Expressed emotion. And done it so very well that we, the audience, completely understand everything Benji is thinking and doing, every turn and twist, without a word of dialog being spoken.
All New 35mm Film Restoration & Transfer! Specially-produced bonus features include commentary by creator Joe Camp and son Brandon. First time available in HD and original widescreen aspect ratio.
Benji is the gripping story of a vagabond dog struggling to communicate something he’s seen to humans. Humans who need to know but cannot grasp the concept that a dog could possibly help. A story of frustration and persistence, of love and suspense. And the first time ever that a dog has actually acted on the screen. Expressed emotion. And done it so very well that we, the audience, completely understand everything Benji is thinking and doing, every turn and twist, without a word of dialog being spoken.
All New 35mm Film Restoration & Transfer! Specially-produced bonus features include commentary by creator Joe Camp and son Brandon. First time available in HD and original widescreen aspect ratio.