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Benji: For the Love of Benji
Benji For the Love of Benji
Actors: Patsy Garrett, Benji, Cynthia Smith, Allen Fiuzat, Ed Nelson
Director: Joe Camp
Genres: Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Television
G     2004     1hr 25min

Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 08/17/2004 Rating: Nr
     
     

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Actors: Patsy Garrett, Benji, Cynthia Smith, Allen Fiuzat, Ed Nelson
Director: Joe Camp
Creators: Joe Camp, Ben Vaughn, Ed Vanston, Erwin Hearne, Savas Alatis
Genres: Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Television
Sub-Genres: Espionage, Adventure, Family Films, Kids & Family
Studio: Good Times Video
Format: DVD - Color - Closed-captioned
DVD Release Date: 08/17/2004
Original Release Date: 06/10/1977
Theatrical Release Date: 06/10/1977
Release Year: 2004
Run Time: 1hr 25min
Screens: Color
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 3
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Languages: English, Greek
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Movie Reviews

Benji secures his fame as the world's most huggable hero
Daniel Jolley | Shelby, North Carolina USA | 01/03/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"For the Love of Benji takes the world's most huggable hero all the way to Greece, but this wonderful Greek vacation becomes a nightmare for Benji even before he is loaded on the plane. A bad guy drugs him and tattoos something on his paw, and when he finally get to Greece alongside his girlfriend Tiffany, he finds himself camping out in a storage area for misplaced baggage. He manages to get out of his crate and escape, only to find himself lost and all alone in a strange new city - hungry, tired, and frightened, missing Tiffany and Paul and Cindy Chapman. The bulk of this film follows Benji in his seemingly impossible search to find his family. He searches in vain, becoming more and more depressed, but he does manage to make one new friend. Still, he has to guiltily steal food in order to live, and if all that isn't bad enough, several strangers including that bad man who drugged him back in the airport are doing all they can to nab him. Benji has risked everything to save his friends in the past, but now he has to use all of his intelligence and leg power just to keep himself alive while he strives valiantly to find and be reunited with his family. There's an underlying storyline, of course, of the bad guys and their evil plot, but what really matters here is Benji. The film builds up to a thrilling conclusion that almost equals the emotional power of the original Benji movie.Some people may not know that the Benji of For the Love of Benji is not the same talented actor who starred in the original Benji movie. Higgins, the original Benji, was fairly old when he made Benji a household name in 1973, and the role of Benji for this second movie was played by Higgins' daughter (who was actually named Benji). Yes, this Benji is played by a female, but it does not matter. What is obvious is that acting ability courses powerfully throughout the Benji bloodline, as this Benji gives a simply amazing performance, in some respects bettering that of her dad in the original. There is much more action in this film, much of it taking place on the busy city streets of Athens; this little dog really has to run his legs off in this movie as well as navigate many obstacles and perform a number of actions that only Benji could do. He also faces a menacing, large, unfriendly canine enemy and has to avoid a number of gunshots. Most importantly, he has to show a wide range of emotions, as well, and this dog is truly an incredible actor. When he is supposed to be frightened, he really and truly looks frightened; the guilt he feels over having to steal food is obvious; the forlorn look on his face as he searches in vain for his loved ones looks heartbreakingly real; and when he is supposed to stop and think about his next move, you can almost literally see the wheels of his mind turning inside his head. Even the smallest and shortest of expressions - perking up at a certain sound, reacting to a smell, breaking out in excitement when he thinks he sees one of his family members - are performed with a level of skill few human actors could ever hope to rival. I think the original Benji film will always be my favorite, but For the Love of Benji is not far behind. Children will probably enjoy this film more than the original because of all the action scenes it showcases. This Benji, just like her father Higgins, is among the most talented actors to ever grace the big screen, and I can't imagine my childhood (and don't plan on living my adulthood) without the presence of this greatest dog of them all."
Benji pulls you in
Daniel Jolley | 09/08/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"this is a very good movie, and it seems like a real situation. The dog is trained very well. if you like this, you might wanta see the first Benji, Benji's Christmas, or Benji the Hunted. Benji the hunted made me cry hysterically, but it was still very good. Also you should see the newest Benji movie: Benji off the Leash. It's in theaters right now!!! I saw it, and it was really good!!!"
Good but not as good as the first one!
Nicole Wojcik | 07/12/2004
(3 out of 5 stars)

"I rented this thinking it might be good as the first one and it's ok but the first one I really like the most. This one is about he takes a trip to Athens, Greece. He enjoys the trip but he gets lost and tries to find his family. The Greece theme is really annoying but it mostly has the the same score from the first one. The first Benji I think is great out of all three the other two is not as good but Benji is still a classic!"
Love for Benji
Nicole Wojcik | 10/20/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The film FOR THE LOVE OF BENJI should be added to all family video collections. It picks up where the previous movie leaves off. The family goes on vacation and brings their beloved mutt Benji with them to a foreign land. Benji once again faces adversaries but manages to make new friends along the way. This movie is about a dog with a heart of gold. If you enjoyed the movie BABE, you will surely enjoy watching Benji's adventure unfold in this film."