Despite memorable main characters, a half-decent take on an overused premise, and unforgettable scenes, the film’s attitude and political stance haven’t aged with grace.
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07/02/04
A Boy and His Dog (1975)
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Reviews Counted:30
Fresh:23
Rotten:7
Average Rating:6.6/10
Consensus: An offbeat, eccentric black comedy, A Boy and His Dog features strong dialogue and an oddball vision of the future.
Runtime: 90 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Synopsis: Vic (Don Johnson), survivor of atomic holocaust, wanders hungrily across the bleak desert landscape in search of cans of food buried deep in radioactive ash. His telepathic dog, Blood (Tim... [More]
Starring: Don Johnson, Jason Robards, Susanne Benton, Alvy Moore
Director: L.Q. Jones
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Reviews for A Boy and His Dog
No review available.
07/29/02
In spite of some clever ideas and a few well-wrought images, it seems too schematic and its satire too blunt.
06/05/07
Top CriticIt's got a unique... well, I was about to say charm, but the movie's last scene doesn't quite let me get away with that.
10/23/04
Top CriticNo review available.
10/10/05
Bizarre late-70's sci-fi weirdness. With Don Johnson!
07/26/02
No review available.
08/01/05
No review available.
10/09/05
While it's still a bit racy, it's tame enough now for the whole family!
01/01/00
No review available.
07/26/02
It is offensive, but it is also damn funny, and my sense of humor wins out in the end.
02/28/02
No review available.
09/05/05
No review available.
07/26/02
No review available.
11/28/06
"nifty little cult flick"
04/09/04
The good ideas are marred by awkwardness; the terrible ideas are redeemed somewhat by being, at least, unpredictable.
05/21/03
No review available.
05/17/04
Those who are patient and forgiving enough are going to be awarded with good acting, sharp dialogue and effective black humour.
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