Specifically, how did hearing "I Feel Love" (the Oscar-nominated song from the original Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase. Parents trust our expert reviews and objective advice. Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus UncertaintyHow to Help Kids Sort Fact from Fiction About the Coronavirus Intimidating villains are menacing and threatening. He cavorts through his small town on a wonderful … All rights reserved. Read Full Synopsis Cast + Crew Joe Camp Director Patsy Garrett Mary Allen Fiuzat Paul Cynthia Smith Cindy Peter Breck Dr. Chapman Edgar Buchanan Bill Ed DeLatte Bob Fielding Erwin Hearne Mr. Harvey Katie Hearne Mrs. Harvey Don Puckett Plainclothesman Charles Starkey … But....I have to say.....they might have taken it a bit too f... Gripping tale of survival; some peril, emotional intensity. Humans who need to know but cannot grasp the concept that a dog could possibly help. Thank you for your support.Our ratings are based on child development best practices. Common Sense Media Perhaps nostalgia is enough to engage, but "Benji" doesn't seem vital enough to revisit, especially when The Camp Corporation has nothing new to offer. If What do you need to know before you adopt a pet?

The yet unnamed pooch makes a life in the country until, one fateful day, he "hitches" a ride into New Orleans.

Now, after we know more about the effects of violence on kids, it would probably be  rated PG. Unfortunately, though their housekeeper/nanny (Patsy Garrett) is a fan, they simply can't convince their dad (Peter Breck) to let them.

Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.© Common Sense Media. Only one adorable pup escapes capture by an aggressive dog catcher as BENJI (2018) opens.

It has been remastered and released on Blu-ray.Parents: Set preferences and get age-appropriate recommendations with Common Sense Media Plus. An assortment of criminals has staked out the house to use as their headquarters for an unholy escapade in which they'll endanger the two people Benji loves most. Benji is a rascal, but he's also smart, lovable, and very adventurous. Told largely from the dog's point of view, BENJI is the story of a stray dog. Benji is an adorable little dog!

Dog is kicked and, for a lengthy interval, it's not known whether or not the pet survives (it does). Great boy-and-dog tale, but be prepared for tears.

Values promoted: loyalty, compassion, respect for animals, and love.Central character -- a dog -- is heroic: determined, self-sacrificing, steadfast, faithful.

We watched this for family movie night with our 11, 10 and 5 year old after watching the trailer, which does not elude to any of the scary stuff.

Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.Resourcefulness and perseverance surmount all obstacles. In this adventure, Benji is still a part of his almost-intact original family established in the first movie -- two kids and their nanny -- and he's with Tiffany, his sweet pup girlfriend. Director Families can talk about when it's appropriate to question the rules their parents set, as Paul and Cindy did.

The two kids, Paul (Allen Fluzat) and Cindy (Cynthia Smith), would love nothing more than to adopt him.



Parents need to know that Benji (2018) is an updated take on 1974's hugely successful Benji, which spawned sequels and a merchandising bonanza. Villains chase heroic pet, seem heartless. Told largely from the dog's point of view, BENJI is the story of a stray dog. Benji is the gripping story of a vagabond dog struggling to communicate something he’s seen to humans. The star rating reflects overall quality. Lovable pet tale about friendship despite differences.

Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. I tuned this movie off part way so I could talk about a subject every mother wants to talk about-kidnapping.

Now he's a city stray, staying alive by his wits and a few generous souls who help him out. Why is it important to be aware of what owning a pet means before taking on such a wonderful responsibility?In 1974, this movie was got a G rating. It's still about an adorable stray dog who's almost adopted by two kids until a reluctant parent disappoints them, and the kids are still abducted by sketchy criminals. This 1974 movie was the first in the Benji franchise, which includes films, toys, and other products. A doctor's (Peter Breck) kids bring home a stray shaggy dog who later saves them from kidnappers.

Their hard-working mom (If a super-delightful dog can be upstaged by super-delightful kids, it almost happens here in this remake, which has been made with care, conviction, and artistry. A kidnapping occurs off-camera, but children are held captive and gagged; tears.

Those villains, however, never thought they'd have to contend with Benji, superhero extraordinaire, who eventually calls upon his skills, his resourcefulness, and even some of his town buddies to save everyone's day.Sequence after sequence of Benji on his own -- romping, prancing, and acting very much like a dog with a plan through small-town streets and sumptuous woodlands -- is simply delightful.
The kids are kidnapped, manhandled, and subjected to a careening car ride.
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