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A Boy & His Dog

Susanne Benton (Actor), Tiger (Actor) Rated:

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This classic sci-fi tale follows the exploits of a young man and his telepathic dog as they struggle to survive in a post atomic wilderness. World War Four has ravaged Earth, and it's survivors must battle for food, shelter and companionship in the desert.

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Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.35:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 4.5 x 0.25 inches; 7.2 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ SLGT9818DVD
Director ‏ : ‎ L.Q. Jones
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen
Release date ‏ : ‎ June 14, 2011
Actors ‏ : ‎ Susanne Benton, Tiger, Tim McIntire, Don Johnson, Jason Robards Jr.
Producers ‏ : ‎ Alvy Moore
Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
Studio ‏ : ‎ Slingshot
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00000IXPN
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Sonny and the Day After

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2022

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Great DVD from long ago. Shows Don Johnson was a serious actor when he was a rebel in Hollywood.

A one-of-a-kind cult classic

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2005

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"A Boy And His Dog" is definately a cult classic, but defies being more neatly categorized beyond that genre. It's been labeled alternately and collectively as being "misogynistic", "the greatest Science Fiction movie ever made", "black comedy", and as a "cross between George Orwell and Mel Brooks" (the last description is my personal favorite), to list a few. Although it is true that the film is rather misogynistic, I don't find this a fault; the film is supposed to be portraying a terrible, possible future reality. And it may not be nice, folks.

"A Boy And His Dog" was directed by L.Q. Jones, a character bit actor favored by Sam Peckinpah for his westerns, and is based on the novella of the same name by Sci-Fi legend Harlan Ellison (who by all accounts loved the film version).

It takes place in the year 2024, after WWIV has ravaged the earth's civilization, rendering it into a post-apocalyptic desert, where humans have become complete scavengers. A very young, relatively unknown Don Johnson (way before his days in TV's "Miami Vice") stars as Vic, a young "solo" as the loners are called, trying to stay alive in this post-atomic desert of a world. Veteran actor Jason Robards appears in a small part, as a favor to Jones. Vic's companion, friend and mentor is a sheepdog named Blood. The dog, named Tiger in real life, was a very popular animal actor of the times, an extremely well-trained and appealing performer, and in fact was the family dog on the TV show "The Brady Bunch."

Vic and Blood share a special bond, and the two communicate telepathically.

Don't laugh at that last remark; it's done very well in the film.

An element that could have ruined the film if not done carefully is, however, handled perfectly. Although it was suggested that animation be used to make it appear as if the dog's mouth is moving, thankfully none was used, and Tiger's masterful "acting", combined with the scruffy, gravelly, world-weary, old-west "voice" provided by Tim McIntire makes for some of the best acting in the film, and some of the best lines. Blood literally sniffs out women for Vic to have sex with, helps Vic be on the lookout for other packs of scavengers trying to kill him and each other in the ongoing fight over food and women, and Vic does the shooting, and the foraging for food. In addition the two are best friends, with Blood being the most intelligent by far. It seems that in the future, people have become the real animals.

The elements of caustically dark humor and dry dialogue (the dog gets the best lines) helps carry the film. And while this is in no way "the best Science Fiction movie ever made", in my opinion, it's certainly a great one, along with others of its time such as "Soylent Green". There are practically no special effects; the scenery and sets are cheap and minimalist, letting the characters and script tell the story, for the most part. This isn't a happy-happy-joy-joy overly-laden with special effects film like many of the ones made these days.

In case this whole scenario seems reminiscent of another film, "Mad Max", it's true that "A Boy And His Dog" inspired "Mad Max". I myself find this film to be superior, even if, and maybe in spite of, the fact that it is far less politically correct.

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When Vic conveniently meets a young (and suspiciously clean and friendly) woman named Quilla June (portrayed by Susanne Benton), she pulls him in and the lure of frequent sex with her blinds him to Blood's warnings. So when Quilla June disappears Vic follows her to her underground community of Topeka, where he finds a warped reality of futuristic country living, combined with creepy clown makeup and aw-shucks country clothing. Its trio of self-anointed rulers is called The Committee, (this is where Jason Robards comes in), and they have a plan in mind for the young, able-bodied Vic. This all makes for a riveting scenario that's part "Stepford Wives", part "Hee-Haw", and more than a pinch of "The Twilight Zone". Beyond this, I will say no more except that the ending of the film is one of the best parts of the entire movie.

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A Boy and His Dog - Misandry Problem Solved.

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2017

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The misandry (girl hates boy) themes in this '75 spec fic flic was awesome and spot on. Harlan Ellison did not, I just read, particularly like the alternate words LQ Jones chose for the ending. In my opinion though, the film's ending may have told better the subtly of the choice made by Vic (to cook his man-resource-exploiting chic) on behalf of his best friend even at the expense of a girl not worth the effort to feed her.

The sequences from beginning to end required a lot of patience, given their contrast with less creative modern films. The patience paid off for me. I truly enjoyed to pace of this movie, it's themes, it's quirks -- all somehow worked together. The weave connecting each scene (especially the scene when the diggers are digging and Vic and Blood are watching from distance; then Vic closes that distance and connects the scene both there in the moment and tells us all we really need to know about Vic and then even foreshadows the tough decision, and right risky one, at the end. Well done.

The misandry theme became apparent to me in the lead up to Vic's move to rape Quilla June. She's warm to it when she shouldn't be; just like a woman does when she's not the prey but the man is. I didn't mind her absence at all from the last scene. I didn't mind one single bit.

Great movie from a ballsy writer.

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Robert I. Hedges

"I've Gotta' Get Back in The Dirt So I Feel Clean!"

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2011

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"A Boy and His Dog" is one of the strangest science fiction movies to come out of the 1970's. The then-unknown Don Johnson stars as Vic, a survivor of World War Four, who roams the post-apocalyptic wasteland with his best friend, a dog named Blood. Blood is no ordinary dog, though: he is a hyper-intelligent mutation who can telepathically speak to Vic (voiced with sarcastic resignation by Tim McIntire.) The film is based on a novella by Harlan Ellison, and is equal parts commentary on the geopolitics of the cold war (as perceived in the mid 1970's,) and horrific survivalist black comedy (some would argue they were the same thing.)

I found the film entertaining, though sometimes for the wrong reasons. It is effective as a dark comedic piece, though the acting was sometimes a bit stilted even from such greats as Jason Robards (in possibly his creepiest role) and Alvy Moore. The surrealism of the subterranean world that Johnson discovers is both highly amusing and alarming, and features frequently unexpected plot twists. In this regard director L. Q. Jones (Justus McQueen) achieves his goal, and despite the ridiculous talking dog concept central to the movie, the feature works better than I expected. As an aside, the commentary is very illuminating, and covers many directorial and production decisions, including a lengthy discussion of the pros and cons of having Blood's lips move during his dialogue.

I was frankly torn about what rating the film should have: on one hand it is a bit heavy-handed and ponderous, the pacing can lag at times, and some of the performances seem intermittently wooden, but on the other hand the movie is extremely creative, and viscerally captures the attitudes of the era better than many works of historical nonfiction, and certainly better than the vast majority of sci-fi films ever could. I settled on four stars: the film does have flaws, but is still fun to watch. I was especially pleased with the conclusion of the film that involved both supremely sly writing and nuanced acting from Johnson, making it clear that Vic had finally correctly come to terms with the priorities in his life. I recommend "A Boy and His Dog" as a bizarre cold war relic and blast from the past version of 1970's dystopian filmmaking.

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Emmster

a little slice of post-apocalyptia

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2012

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I was born in '75 - I remember watching this as a teenager and even then, thinking it was excellent. I was admittedly developing a life-long taste for Sci-Fi, but it was also unlike anything I'd watched previously(Note: That was the early 90's; there are now many films based in a post-apocalyptic world [Go watch Threads!]).

Like several other films of the era: West-world, Logans Run, THX1138, Silent Running - the ideas and concepts presented are quite alien to our generally hum-drum lives; you can miss out by being overawed at the strangeness of the story world.

Vic is a young man trying to survive in the barren wasteland - all that is left of civilisation after multiple nuclear strikes have reduced the world to ashes. Among the shattered remains of humanity his companion is a dog: Blood. Blood and Vic are linked by a telepathic connection that allows them to communicate with each other. The film details their escapades: trying to find food and get Vic laid. There are plenty of regular horrors on the surface to avoid - but below ground there is very real danger too.

Having watched this again as an adult - I still think it is a great story and a great film. If you like films that are all wrapped up at the end, with a happy ending, then this film might not be for you. Also, if you like awesome special effects and non-stop action where zombies/aliens/badguys are mown down in a constant hail of bullets/laser-fire/plasma - give it a miss. It was made in 1975 and, from the looks of it, on a budget. Don't get me wrong - the effects are not bad - but it can't compete with the big-budget, all-action sci-fi that is available today.

It is a glimpse into a horrific might-have-been-future, through the eyes of someone desperate to survive. The ending is...novel - I defy anyone to see it coming!

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Peter Dalziel

Sci-Fi

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2010

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The seventies threw up some really quirky sci-fi movies and this is a great example.
A young Don Johnson travels a post nuclear war wasteland with his telepathic and highly articulate side kick, a dog called "Blood".
Together they forage the ruins of society for tins of food and female companionship.
Using a beautiful young woman as bait Don Johnson is lured down into a very strange underground society who are desperate to replenish their gene pool.
The trap is set and you are in for a very funny black comedy.

13 people found this helpful

DannyK

Amazing Film. . .

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2011

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A Charming film about a young adult and his dog "Blood", the story takes place in the not to distant future 2024. After several wars the world is nothing more than a crumbling wasteland with no rules all except one under ground city. This film is essentially about Vic (Don Johnson) getting laid, so this isnt your ordinary Mad Max Survival action film. all in all 10/10 for a truly timeless classic

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doug page-croft

Still Rate It As Very Good.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2018

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Had This Originally On Video. Don Johnson Young.
Still Rate It As Very Good.

Edward Terry

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2017

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Very Good

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