Got to love post apocalyptic films, it shows us a picture of what our world would be like should the bombs fall. This type of sub genre of science fiction is more real because it is what we fear. So if you mix it up with humour, it tends to be a lot better to watch. What I mean is contained within “A Boy and His Dog (1975).
The story picks up some years after world war IV. In a war torn desert wasteland roaming, we find a boy (Vic) and his dog (Blood). They are survivors trying to live in a world uncivilized and over run by savages. Vic can telepathically speak with his dog and they help each other navigate through the desert. Vic is nomadic in nature. There is purpose besides just living, search out for the rare female and have his way with her. This seems to be a priority at times above eating, having shelter or staying away from trouble. Things get out of hand when he decides to protect his female prize (Quilla June) from a clan of marauders who want to rape her. The two appear to fall for each other but she soon disappears on him. He is later lured below the surface to look for her and is surprised to stumble upon a community of extremist Christians living there in robotic harmony. He is captured and conned into assisting 35 brides with getting pregnant but later meets up with Quilla June and she pleas for help to leave the compound. I don’t want to spoil it further but you certainly will enjoy this tale for the hopeless chase for sex.
This movie stars a young Don Johnson, his actor was decent. The story is a bit weak and there was a lack of visuals. Although, great characterization and dialogue. The telepathic dog is most entertaining. The boy and his dog seem to play off each other like a comedy duo or a married couple. This film was not produced as mainstream but rather as an independent. As such, it has developed a bit of a cult status. I thought for what is well done but not worthy of a high rating. I recommend watching it but rate it 6.5/10
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