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- 1987
- G
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
- 1 h 28 m
- 1987
- G
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
- 1 h 28 m
- 1987
- G
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
- 1 h 28 m
- 1987
- G
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
- 1 h 28 m
Benji the Hunted
53
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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22% Positive
2 Reviews
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78% Mixed
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
53
22% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
78% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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All things considered, Benji's ability to hold the viewer's interest is remarkable, as is his sweetness with the cubs and his fearlessness with larger, predatory types. Adults are likely to stay alert, and any child who has so much as petted a poodle will probably find the animal footage irresistible.
Benji the Hunted is better-than-average family entertainment with some flaws. An irritating musical score undercuts the beauty of the nature scenes. The human performances are regrettable and look downright amateurish next to the animal. Benji is good. Just look into his haunting eyes, and you know why this doggie is a star.
Charming.
Benji the Hunted lacks the charm of the previous films, and although the production values are excellent, the film makers are saying, "We did it for the money." What else is new? Film makers named Stallone, Norris and Schwarzenegger do it all the time. There is no reason not to expect it of Benji's owners. [19 June 1987, p.3D]
It's also likely that audiences other than the very young will find the action too restricted and too repetitive. It's far too modest and leisurely a film for children who have been exposed to MTV. Still, there is a charm in Camp's relaxed, low-tech approach; his is a cottage industry that merits a degree of respect and support. [19 June 1987, p.G]
It's like Rambo's "First Blood," with an action hero in dog tags who doesn't talk much.
Director Joe Camp, the inspirational hand behind the Benji series, shows some remarkable logistic skills in setting up his scenes, and the wilderness photography is never less than impressive, but there ought to be more to harmless entertainment than following wagging tails across the screen. Some formidable displays of technique here, but the treacly anthropomorphism makes it all seem trivial and wasted.
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Production Company
Walt Disney Pictures,
Silver Screen Partners III,
Embark Production,
Millenium Productions,
Mulberry Square Productions
Release Date Jun 5, 1987
Duration 1 h 28 m
Rating G
Tagline Benji's Back! In the most exciting adventure of his life!
Awards
Genesis Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Young Artist Awards
• 1 Nomination
