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Benny And Joon (1993)
Released By: MGM Home Entertainment   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MGM Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Aidan Quinn, Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson
Published ID: 4052
UPC: 027616857736,
Plot: Johnny Depp was nominated for a Golden Globe for his astonishing performance in Benny & Joon, though the entire cast is equally impressive. Benny (Aidan Quinn) runs a small car repair shop. He must also take care of his mentally ill sister Juniper, better known as Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson). After losing a bet, Benny is forced to bring another eccentric into his house: Sam (Johnny Depp), the cousin of a friend. Not inclined to conversation, Sam expresses himself by performing Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton routines (and brilliantly!) Not surprisingly, he immediately hits it off with Joon. As Sam and Joon fall deeper in love, Benny for the first time in life experiences the pangs of jealousy. As can be gathered by this synopsis, Benny and Joon may not strike responsive chord with everyone; those who like the film, however, are almost militant in their devotion. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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makes you smile
Added 11/21/2009

This is the ultimate "feel good" movie. I am on Amazon now buying my 3rd copy of Benny and Joon, since I have worn the past two DVDs thin--you cannot get sick of this movie. The scene with Sam swinging across the window always makes me smile! Not many know about this movie, and I wouldn't say its an amazing feat in film making, but it's a great story. Makes you believe in happy endings.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Rediscover A Great Early Johnny Depp Movie!!
Added 7/28/2009

I remember seeing this movie way back in the early 90's,
then I rediscovered it the other day at a freinds house on DVD
and fell in love with it all over again!
I don't think that I really appreciated all the nuances of Depp's
very ethereal and quicksilver performance back when I first saw it.
He studied silent film great Buster Keaton's classic physical comedy
routines to the letter for this role and it paid off!
This is a very cute, quirky and feel good story that will get
you wrapped up in it all over again if you're already familiar with it,
and will endear you to it if you've never seen it before!
---A definite Johnny Depp collectible.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Johnny Depp sparkles...
Added 6/2/2009

Benny & Joon is a mediocre example of a typical made-for-TV-movie. Except for Johnny Depp.

The scenes without Mr. Depp, featuring Aidan Quinn & Mary Stuart Masterson in the title roles, tend to drag, despite the best efforts of the actors. When Depp comes into the scene, there's suddenly life. It's truly amazing.

Overall score for movie: C With Johnny Depp: B+

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Sweet Movie - good shipping from seller
Added 5/10/2009

Love this sweet, sweet movie - honest and true love story. Shipping was good and movie arrived in condition promised.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
A Favorite!
Added 4/15/2009

This is one of my all time favorite movies so I had to own it. I've loaned it out to friends and they feel the same way. Glad to have it in my collection.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
makes you smile
Added 11/21/2009

This is the ultimate "feel good" movie. I am on Amazon now buying my 3rd copy of Benny and Joon, since I have worn the past two DVDs thin--you cannot get sick of this movie. The scene with Sam swinging across the window always makes me smile! Not many know about this movie, and I wouldn't say its an amazing feat in film making, but it's a great story. Makes you believe in happy endings.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Rediscover A Great Early Johnny Depp Movie!!
Added 7/28/2009

I remember seeing this movie way back in the early 90's,
then I rediscovered it the other day at a freinds house on DVD
and fell in love with it all over again!
I don't think that I really appreciated all the nuances of Depp's
very ethereal and quicksilver performance back when I first saw it.
He studied silent film great Buster Keaton's classic physical comedy
routines to the letter for this role and it paid off!
This is a very cute, quirky and feel good story that will get
you wrapped up in it all over again if you're already familiar with it,
and will endear you to it if you've never seen it before!
---A definite Johnny Depp collectible.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Johnny Depp sparkles...
Added 6/2/2009

Benny & Joon is a mediocre example of a typical made-for-TV-movie. Except for Johnny Depp.

The scenes without Mr. Depp, featuring Aidan Quinn & Mary Stuart Masterson in the title roles, tend to drag, despite the best efforts of the actors. When Depp comes into the scene, there's suddenly life. It's truly amazing.

Overall score for movie: C With Johnny Depp: B+

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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