For the Love of Benji
Mulberry Square Releasing | Release Date: June 10, 1977 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Negative:
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60
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Only a heart of steel can resist this pooch...The tale itself is slim, and while the plot is a bit contrived, and all of the loose ends tied up a bit too neatly in the film’s last five minutes, it should be remembered that For the Love of Benji is merely a star vehicle. The idea is to watch the dog act. Read full review
60
The New York TimesLawrence Van Gelder
The card announcing the film's G rating was roundly booed by the youngsters though at almost every sight of the dog they screamed with mouth-filled delight. Read full review
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The A.V. ClubVadim Rizov
An improvement on its predecessor insofar as it takes place in Athens rather than small-town Texas, meaning the scenery is better. Read full review
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