without wandering far from the tried-and-true formula, director Brandon Camp (son of "Benji" creator Joe Camp) brings a measure of style and competence to the project that the franchise has never seen
this new Benji looks burnished and luxe in comparison with the visibly threadbare original, to which it pays several nods for the fans
for those looking for the most benign family-friendly entertainment, the nostalgic and corny "Benji" will do the trick
by Jake Coyle [Associated Press ]
