Benji: The Hunted Review
First released in the theatres in 1987,
Benji gets lost at seas while filming a
movie and washes up on an island outside
Portland, Oregon where he has to deal with
pouching Red Stegall, a mountain man who
kills a momma cougar and forces Benji to
become daddy-protecter until he finds a
suragut mother for the three that survive.
One gets carreid away by an eagle and Benji
even has to got into defender mode v. a man-
gy wolf that wants those cubs for a meal!
Don't miss the scene where Benji plays 'no
more Mr. Nice Dog and "teaches" the wolf
'how to fly.' Recommended for all audiences.
Benji: The Hunted Overview
Benji, the world's most popular canine actor, faces his toughest challenge in this extraordinary film. Lost at sea and washed ashore in the rugged backwoods of North America, Benji inadvertently becomes the guardian to an orphaned litter of cougar cubs. Together, they dodge untold perils from man and beast in an amazing odyssey to reach safety. BENJI, THE HUNTED has all the earmarks of a live action Disney classic: breathtaking scenery, an exhilarating story, and an endearing hero you and your family will never forget.
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Customer Reviews
Pretty silly and tedious, but it IS a kids film - Eric S. Kim - Southern California
If you're a fan of Siskel & Ebert, then you'll know why this movie is rather infamous. Back in 1987, Ebert gave Full Metal Jacket a thumbs down while he gave Benji The Hunted a thumbs up. It became a rather heated debate on the show, and people still remember the argument between the two critics. I agree with Siskel that Full Metal Jacket is a great war film (it's in fact one of my favorite films of all time). But at the same time, I do agree with Ebert that Benji the Hunted is a film that's tailored specifically for kids. This is not a movie for adults, and it shows. As an adult, I find this movie to be a bit silly and tedious. A little dog that must survive in the wilderness isn't really one that would interest grownups. I will say, however, that there are some nice shots of forests and mountains. There are a few tender moments in the film, but these kinds of moments are for little children, of course. In the end, Benji The Hunted is a kids film that may or may not be very enticing for adults (except those who grew up watching this). Children will probably like it, but adults will certainly find it pretty dull and uninteresting.
Grade: C
Benji the Hunted DVD movie (Disney Film Classics). - Tom Funkte - LC valley ID, USA
Great movie love it takes me back to a kid and my fav movie of all time I am more then thrilled to have it in my DVD collection. :)
We loved it. - F. Seth - Evanston, IL USA
We got in late on this movie. I loved the absence of people. The expressions of the animals were wonderful! The underlying message of the movie regarding the dog's not wanting to be rescued because he had a job to do was very touching. Even my husband waded through all the commercials. On the educational TV, it took a long time! I'm ordering this for my grandchildren for Christmas. I was not happy to see the end of the wolf (being a wolf lover), but it was consistent with the story.
Frances Seth
Good Entertainment - Calvin J. Ramsey - hartsville,tn
Good entertainment for the whole family.I would recommend it for others..A lot of compassion seen from the eyes of Benji toward the cougar cubs while endangering himself many times.
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