
In this children film Benji the Hunted, the show dog Benji is lost at sea and winds up in the wilderness of Oregon to fend for himself. Benji's one and only plan is to get back into his master's arms as soon as possible, until he finds four orphaned cougar kittens whose mother was shot by a hunter. Now his ultimate task is to get the four orphaned kittens into the care of another mother cougar with her single child while avoiding the threatening animals of the wild.... (Full plot summary below)
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In this children film Benji the Hunted, the show dog Benji is lost at sea and winds up in the wilderness of Oregon to fend for himself. Benji's one and only plan is to get back into his master's arms as soon as possible, until he finds four orphaned cougar kittens whose mother was shot by a hunter. Now his ultimate task is to get the four orphaned kittens into the care of another mother cougar with her single child while avoiding the threatening animals of the wild.
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| Common Sense MediaCharles CassadyBenji shines in another simple but engrossing dog tale. |
| The New York TimesJanet MaslinAll 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. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatBenji's back after a ten-year absence from film, and teh dog star shows us what caring for others is all about. |
| Sin MagazineAustin KennedyI liked individual moments and could have been good as a whole if Camp was also concerned with the human cast giving good performances, and if the movie had an appropriate score. |
| Los Angeles TimesSheila BensonThe animal photography is what gives Benji the Hunted its greatest appeal for both children and their parents, but the film makers' notion of wild animal behavior is peculiarly suburban and misleading. |
| Washington PostRita KempleyIt's like Rambo's "First Blood," with an action hero in dog tags who doesn't talk much. |
| Chicago ReaderPat GrahamDirector 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. |
| User Reviewsteph hThis was my favourite movie ever when I was little. |
| User ReviewZaar DI still get all teary eyed when the eagle takes the one cub away. I think I cried the first 4 times I watched it. |
| User Reviewlady lDog lost in the wilderness caring for some abandoned kitties. |