X
- 1974
- G
- Mulberry Square Releasing
- 1 h 26 m
- 1974
- G
- Mulberry Square Releasing
- 1 h 26 m
- 1974
- G
- Mulberry Square Releasing
- 1 h 26 m
- 1974
- G
- Mulberry Square Releasing
- 1 h 26 m
Benji
35
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
35
25% Positive
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25% Mixed
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50% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
35
25% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
25% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
50% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
One of the wonders of the production, told simply and with no pretense of grandiose style, is the manner in which Benji – real name Higgins – performs. In this case, it isn’t a dog performing, but a dog acting, just as humans act. Much of the footage is shot from about 18 inches above the ground, upward from Benji’s point of view, and innovation is fascinating.
Much of the film is shot from a dog's-eye view, and this technique works perfectly. The human actors are okay but not as cool as the canine star, a veteran of TV's Petticoat Junction series.
Against the novelty of the canine stunts one has to balance some terribly variable acting, poor lighting, and spotty photography. Attendant adults will probably find it a long haul.
Benji is pretty dreadful, constructing its skeletal dramatic momentum from Benji foiling a robbery plot hatched by some very dim-bulb burglars who hole up in a decrepit mansion. Benji’s family consists of two unappealing child actors, their hectoring dad (he hates mutts!), and a theoretically endearing maid, all of whom define anti-charismatic.
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Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Photoplay Awards
• 1 Nomination