Benny and Joon
starring: Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore, Oliver Platt
directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik
directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik
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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 9780792848172
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0792848179
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 09, 2001
Running Time: 98 minutes
Sales Rank: 4660
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: April 16, 1993
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Editorial Review:
Description:
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.
Amazon.com:
An oddball love story about a fey loner named Sam (Johnny Depp), who falls in love with the mentally unbalanced Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson), who lives in the care of her protective brother Benny (Aidan Quinn). This 1993 story is hard to swallow, with its message that love can conquer a brand of mental illness that manifests itself in pyromania: Joon has a bad habit of going a bit around the bend and setting fires, but Sam's tender care apparently has the cure for what ails her. Still, if you want proof that Depp has significant chops as a physical comedian, give this film a try: He does note-perfect renditions of slapstick routines made famous by Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. --Marshall Fine
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- Excellent movie.I purchased this as a gift for an 18 year old girl. While I still enjoy the movie at 45 she's watched ... Read More
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- Love it!I love this movie! The deleted scenes are okay. I would have liked them better if the director wasn't talking ... Read More
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- Benny & JoonThis is truly an enjoyable, delightful and charming romantic comedy. Johnny Depp brings the essence of Buster ... Read More
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- Sweet Little MovieI really enjoyed watching this. The quirky characters, and love story make it a sweet movie. Well worth watching. ... Read More
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- Benny and JoonThis is one you can buy without having previously seen it and never be sorry you did. Of course, Mr. Depp's performance ... Read More
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