A Boy & His Dog
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Movie Reviews of A Boy & His Dog
Movie Review: Crockett and Tubs, the Early Years
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a fun movie for those who don't mind low tech, low-brow fare. Released in 1975, A Boy and His Dog features Don Johnson as Vic, a post-apocalyptic scavenger paired with an intelligent canine named Blood. They communicate telepathically, but really, what's the point? Vic always wants to find women and Albert always wants to find food. That's the theme of the entire story and it motivates Vic to do things he'd never before considered. There are surprise appearances from Jason Robards and Alvy Moore (Hank Kimball from Green Acres.) The movie is well-paced, a little dated, and well worth seeing. Note: The script is based on a book by Harlan Ellison, who apparently hated the last line of the movie.Movie Review: A Cult Classic
Summary: 3 Stars
"A Boy and His Dog" (1975) is science-fiction satire based on a well-known Harlan Ellison story. The movie takes us on the adventures of a young scavenger, Vic, (a VERY young Don Johnson) and his intelligent, telepathic dog, Blood, in post-apocalyptic Arizona. Blood and Vic need each other to survive, to find food for both and the girls for Vic. Blood is always hungry, and Vic always wants a woman. That's the common through-line of the entire movie, and it drives Vic to do things he might not normally do. Or might he? This low tech, well-paced film is dark and funny, making it deserving of its cult status.Movie Review: Addendum to the former reviews
Summary: 3 Stars
Though I can not give a better review of "A Boy and His Dog" than some of those already posted, I would like to add a note about collecting the works of L. Q. Jones. It is still rather hard for me to believe that he directed this movie (introducing Don Johson) the same year that I became aware of his talent as an actor. If you value a movie collection that is varied and interesting, look for the name L. Q. Jones. He is the "Renaissance Man" of 20th Century, Hollywood.Movie Review: A title
Summary: 3 Stars
Pretty much what you'd expect from a mid-70's sci-fi movie as far as production and effects go. Some of it is a bit silly, but the post-apocalyptic world is a bit darker and harsher than most "hopeful" films of the genre and period. Obviously they were trying to push the limits of acceptable, and occasionally taste. Still, one can't help but wonder if the whole movie was little more than a set-up for the somewhat morbid closing joke...Movie Review: ...started good ended great but...
Summary: 2 Stars
...The whole scene with them underground with the "clown faces" was boring and utterly ridiculous to me. I loved the banter between Vic and Blood...very funny!!! I understand that A BOY AND HIS DOG is a wild, kinky and darkly hilarious cinematic adventure when it came out 35 years ago but it just wasnt entertaining to me. The best part of the movie is the ending when Vic and Blood enjoy their meal...LOL!