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Benny & Joon (1993)

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Reviews Counted:29

Fresh:21

Rotten:8

Average Rating:5.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Joon, a mentally disturbed young woman, lives with her older (and over-protective) brother Benny. He puts up with the untenable situation because of his love for her and his dislike of... Joon, a mentally disturbed young woman, lives with her older (and over-protective) brother Benny. He puts up with the untenable situation because of his love for her and his dislike of institutions. Just when their relationship reaches a point where things have to change, the soft-spoken Sam enters their lives and slowly begins a romance with the fragile Joon. His love proves to be just the therapy she needs -- and it finally gives the reclusive Benny, who hasn't even been able to commit to a second date, the chance to start a romance of his own. [More]

Starring: Johnny Depp, Dan Hedaya, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn

Starring: Johnny Depp, Dan Hedaya, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Oliver Platt, Julianne Moore

Director: Jeremiah Chechik

Director: Jeremiah Chechik

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May 26, 2009

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  • Johnny Depp (Sleepy Hollow), Mary Stuart Masterson (Bed of Roses) and Aidan Quinn (Practical Magic) star in this wonderfully unique and delightfully offbeat romantic comedy. Joon (Masterson) is a little unbalanced. Sometimes, without warning, her sweet nature gives wayto odd behaviorincluding a penchant for setting fires! She lives with her older brother Benny (Quinn), who has spent his life taking care of her since their parents died. One night, while playing in a poker game with unusual stakes, Joon loses her hand...and wins Sam (Depp), a whimsical misfit who soon charms his way into Joon's heart. Now if they can only find the perfect mate for her overprotective brother.... With charm, humor and an outstanding supporting cast that includes Oliver Platt (A Time to Kill) and Julianne Moore (Hannibal), Benny & Joon is the perfect movie for everyone.
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    If the performances were as cute and sweet as the characters, the film would need a warning label. But Depp's Sam is delicately touching, a maladjusted waif with both soul and grit, and Masterson resists the temptation to soften Joon.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    06/21/09
    TV Guide's Movie Guide

    Things are kept on the right side of mawkish thanks largely to a graceful and understated performance from the ever-reliable Depp.

    Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
    06/21/09
    Channel 4 Film

    Johnny Depp gives another head-turning performance in this sweet, sweet comedy

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    08/17/08
    Clint Morris
    Clint Morris
    Moviehole

    As the outsider who courts the mentally ill Mary Stuart Masterson, Johnny Depp renders a startling performance that elevates the romantic fable way above its writing and directing shortcomings; look for the young Julianne Moore in a small part.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    04/08/06
    Emanuel Levy
    Emanuel Levy
    Variety
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    It's acted out in the secondary emotional register of the glass menagerie: whimsical, delicate, idiosyncratic, barmy.

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    01/26/06
    Wally Hammond
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    Time Out

    No review available.

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    01/20/06
    Jon Niccum
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    Lawrence Journal-World

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    10/10/05
    Cole Smithey
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    No review available.

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    07/04/05
    Emanuel Levy
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    No review available.

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    02/18/05
    Michael Dequina
    Michael Dequina
    TheMovieReport.com

    Great early Depp performance and Masterson is equally terrific

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    10/07/04
    James Sanford
    James Sanford
    Kalamazoo Gazette

    No review available.

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    02/20/04
    Carol Cling
    Carol Cling
    Las Vegas Review-Journal

    One of my favorite romances. Quirky and magical.

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    10/23/03
    Alex Sandell
    Alex Sandell
    Juicy Cerebellum

    The stars make it palatable, but it's too much contrived cuteness.

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    09/04/03
    Ken Hanke
    Ken Hanke
    Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    3.5

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    07/18/03
    Leonard Klady
    Leonard Klady
    Movie City News

    Mr. Depp may look nothing like Buster Keaton, but there are times when he genuinely seems to become the Great Stone Face, bringing Keaton's mannerisms sweetly and magically to life.

    Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
    05/20/03
    Janet Maslin
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    New York Times
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    Johnny Depp is superb, but the rest of the movie doesn't hold water.

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    03/02/03
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    San Francisco Examiner

    Depp's portrayal of a Buster Keaton-ish type character is mesmerizing.

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    10/04/02
    Bob Bloom
    Bob Bloom
    Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

    No review available.

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    07/29/02
    Philip Martin
    Philip Martin
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Stellar performances highlight a tale of goofball affection.

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    07/25/02
    Scott Weinberg
    Scott Weinberg
    eFilmCritic.com

    No review available.

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