Movie has an all star cast but wow awkward. It's just bizarre from start to finish..
51 Reviews
Not great
staceysono11 May 2019
Yikes, so much talent & few laughs
bjkuchar24 April 2019
It's a shame when an excellent cast gets together and produce a film outside mainstream "Super Hero" Hollywood. But this is torture in many ways (too much joking about serious drug addicts) to see the inane dialogue spoken by true comic geniuses.
I applaud Redbox for trying films such as "Benjamin," and hopefully better exclusives in the future. This one just misses the target completely.
A couple laughs, but no.
jaqsn22 October 2019
Worst movie ever
ty_short10 July 2019
Unhappy
andrewdavenport9930 April 2019
Terrible
larrys324 April 2019
There's a good cast in this Redbox exclusive "comedy" but the movie itself was really awful, in my opinion. It tries to be shocking but all we get is a mean-spirited, crude, and cringe inducing film, as family and friends gather for an intervention for the youngest clan member Benjamin's (Max Burkholder) suspected drug use. Well, I don't have to tell you, things will not go according to plan. The only glimmer of humor came from David Hull as the character Robby.
Overall, I couldn't wait for this one to be over. I might add it's positive that Redbox is bringing out their own films but future efforts have to be better than this one.
Overall, I couldn't wait for this one to be over. I might add it's positive that Redbox is bringing out their own films but future efforts have to be better than this one.
I want my $2 back
richwheeler229 April 2019
I saw this advertised on the redbox. It looked like it would be funny. It is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Nothing was funny or even interesting. It was odd and boring. I am not sure what it was supposed to accomplish other than to waste $2.
Awful, turned it off part way through. Huge waste of time and $2
virginiatsmith-810474 May 2019
One of the worst movies I can recall trying to watch. We didnt make it through, we turned it off. There is something wrong with the person who gave it 8 stars and said to disregard all the other reviews. Save your time and money.
Maybe the worst movie I've ever seen
merke-2684814 July 2019
Very SLOW
Bohosoulsister24 October 2019
Misunderstood gem
jgenschorek8 November 2019
Yes, it's painful, but it's also a critique of how we judge pathology of various forms. It explores how we speak over and ignore people we deem to be suffering instead of communicating with them. It also delves into how we tend to view the problems of others through our own biases. The pain and frustration has been carefully engineered. Underrated film.
Whats with all the haters???
hosenoggin31 October 2019
Why are there so many people rating this low?
It was a pleasant movie that maybe moved a little slow, but good cast.
I have seen a lot worse movies get higher ratings, so I think many of the 1's and 2's that it received are coming from paid robots, not from actual watchers.
Dave Foley and Cheri Oteri are absolutely hilarious in this.
Save your sub 3 ratings for all the latest Eric Roberts movies, or Hallmark Christmas drivel films and give this at least a 6.
0 stars
monte-4106314 June 2019
Bad Writing, Bad Acting, not funny, and not dramatic. Bob Skagets acting was primarily unconvincing, and Rob Cordroy was primarily not funny. You really should be paid to watch this horribly made movie; only problem is it is not bad in a way that at least would make it inane in its awfulness. No wonder redbox offered it as an add on for a dollar cheaper; not worth seeing even if free.
Waste in rental fees 🤦
rayandwendy15 September 2019
Ouch
adammarcotte12 May 2019
I didn't know movies could be this bad
elanchez5 May 2019
Predictable plot, dull acting, shallow characters, and poor attempts to make an audience laugh. If I had to sit through watching 5 minutes of this movie ever again, I'd want to do crack too. Horrible movie. Waste of time, money, and brain cells.
What a slow boring irritating movie.
mjacott3 May 2019
Terrible
missshellyannmiller29 October 2019
Don't waste your time
christymason-8090229 October 2019
HORRIBLE
KILBOURNE31128 April 2019
Watch it, then form your own opinion
metallisktispe59525 April 2019
I wouldn't listen too much to the bad reviews on this one. It's hilarious for those that like awkward comedy. Bob Saget does great as the awkward dad dealing with a teen problem, and the rest of the cast definitely helps make it even more funny. I'd definitely give it a shot for $2, especially if you are a fan of the cast!
Total waste of time and money
evenstaryorkies3 May 2019
Though some cast members have been great in other things, they evidently had nothing to work with in this film. Not one funny moment in the whole thing. I usually can find something I like about a movie but couldn't with this one. Dialog dragged and was forced. No new situations to surprise a viewer. Nothing!!
Uncomfortable Comedy
caspian197815 January 2022
Benjamin is a very flawed story but Bob Saget was proud of this movie. An amazing cast of funny characters unite to tell a not-so-funny story. The cast alone should draw an audience for this 83 minute telling of a desperate room of characters. Dealing with drug addiction and the lack of knowledge of it is the premise of this failed attempt to have a discussion. Those hit hard with this personal story may connect with this telling. However, the movie will struggle to find a large enough audience to make this movie a success. Looking at the cast that was assembled to make this movie, you can't help but admit that many were there for the personal connection to the storyline along with the chance to work with a great ensemble group of funny people. A must watch for all Bob Saget fans.
Odd and unfunny
c-panic28 April 2019
Seeing that there were several cast members (Saget, Pollack, Rajskub) present whose comedy I have enjoyed in the past, I gave this one a shot. It seems like they were attempting to make this movie to be odd, and they succeeded. Unfortunately, I found nothing to laugh at here. If I had been streaming this, I would have stopped watching even earlier than I had if I took the time to rent the physical disc. So this one disappointed even my most modest hopes to be entertained.
Dont do it
cpettaway-3225628 April 2019
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