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07/29/02
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... [More]
Starring: Johnny Depp, Dan Hedaya, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn
Director: Jeremiah Chechik
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Reviews for Benny & Joon
Benny & Joon wears its sensitivity on its sleeve and though it's a little hard to take at times, these actors make it all passable.
01/01/00
Things are kept on the right side of mawkish thanks largely to a graceful and understated performance from the ever-reliable Depp.
06/21/09
The movie suggests that love and magic can overcome madness, and for at least the length of the film I was prepared to accept that. Much of the credit for that goes to Depp...
01/01/00
Top CriticNo review available.
10/10/05
Depp is affably endearing and offers some hilarious, seemingly impromptu tributes to Chaplin and Keaton.
01/01/00
Stellar performances highlight a tale of goofball affection.
07/25/02
No review available.
07/04/05
Top CriticDepp's portrayal of a Buster Keaton-ish type character is mesmerizing.
10/04/02
One of my favorite romances. Quirky and magical.
10/23/03
Great early Depp performance and Masterson is equally terrific
10/07/04
No review available.
02/20/04
No review available.
01/20/06
The stars make it palatable, but it's too much contrived cuteness.
09/04/03
3.5
07/18/03
No review available.
07/25/02
Awful as it sounds, the movie actually achieves a few poignant moments once it stops straining for eccentric charm.
01/09/02
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.
05/20/03
Top CriticWhere the story does not work for me is on the contrivance and in the view of mental illness.
01/01/00
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