Benji - Off the Leash (2004)
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33% of critics liked it
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60% of users liked it
(1,755 ratings)
Directed by Joe Camp, Benji: Off the Leash! follows the plight of three underdogs: Benji, who is literally a dog; the funny but none-too-bright Sheldon; and Colby, a 14-year-old facing some real problems. The unlikely trio is brought together by the nefarious efforts of an ill-intentioned puppy… More Directed by Joe Camp, Benji: Off the Leash! follows the plight of three underdogs: Benji, who is literally a dog; the funny but none-too-bright Sheldon; and Colby, a 14-year-old facing some real problems. The unlikely trio is brought together by the nefarious efforts of an ill-intentioned puppy breeder who wants to use Benji's mother in an irresponsible backyard puppy mill. The film serves as a prequel of sorts to the Benji franchise, and features Chris Kendrick, Nick Whitaker, Duane Stephens, Randall Newsome, and, of course, Benji the Dog. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Directed By
- Joe Camp
- Written By
- Joe Camp
- Genres
- Drama, Kids & Family
PG,
- In Theaters
- Aug 20, 2004 Wide
- Studio
- Mulberry Square Releasing
Critic Reviews
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Joe Leydon, Variety
A mildly pleasant, aggressively retro kidpic that should please undemanding moppets without unduly boring their parents.
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Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
All the Benji productions have had a high corn content, but in this one, even the corn is cheap.
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Donna Peremes, Washington Post
The overall unevenness of tone is the movie's biggest flaw, but the slo-mo scenes of doggie derring-do are quite funny, and the message about how to treat both humans and animals evergreen.
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Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
Parents ... are more likely to experience the film as a blend of clumsy slapstick and mind-numbing bathos.
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Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
Long before the happy ending arrives, even the most dedicated dog lover will have ceased to care.
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Cast
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Benji
as herself
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Nick Whitaker
as Colby
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Nate Bynum
as Ozzie
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Chris Kendrick
as Hatchett
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Randall Newsome
as Livingston (dogcatcher driver)
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Duane Stephens
as Sheldon (dogcatcher dufus)
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Christy Summerhays
as Claire (Colby?s Mom), Claire (Colby’s ...
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Carlton W. Bluford
as Dudley (Delivery Kid)
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Neil Barth
as Zacharia Finch
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Scott Wilkinson
as Joe Camp
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Nancy Ginger
as Benji's Mama
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Joey Miyashima
as Vet
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Joe Camp
as News Broadcaster #3
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Lincoln Hoppe
as Donnie Madison
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Margaret Loesch
as News Broadcaster #1
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Dava Whisenant
as News Broadcaster #2
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Kathleen Camp
as Merlin's Voice, Nancy, News Broadcaster ...
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Jeff Olson
as Paul
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Scott Wilkenson
as Movie Producer
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Melinda Haynes
as Miriam
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Oola
as Benji at 4 Months
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Shaggy
as Lizard Tongue
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Gypsy
as Merlin
