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Plot: A quirky young man moves in with an overprotective mechanic and his spirited younger sister, and changes their lives.
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MCT:November 15, 2008
OMG This is comical and spun ,,at the same time lol..Johnny Depp is FANTASTIC in this one ,,he sure did surprise me here!! What a TREAT !!
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MCT:October 12, 2008
This story is based on the sweet, innocent, uncommon love that forms between between Johnny Depp's character (Sam), a young man with a great imagination, and Mary Stuart Masterson's character (Joon), a girl who is a passionate painter with a mental illness. She is taken care of by her brother (Benny) played by Aidan Quinn, who is overprotective and always concerned for Joon. The actor's performances in Benny & Joon were very believable and sincere. Depp and Masterson did make a great pair, and the chemistry was wonderfully played out. I would liked to have seen more of Julianne Moore in this film, she could have added much more charm to the movie had she had a bigger part. I must say that this film was not extremely well written, or directed. It is some what boring and slow at times, but at others is very entertaining. It would be a great movie to watch on a Sunday morning curled up on the couch. Seeing this movie once was enough for me, but if it was on cable, I'd sit down for it. I wouldn't pay the $3 to rent it again, but if you haven't seen it, it would be worth it.
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MCT:October 11, 2008This movie was soo outstanding. Johnny and Leo did so great! I can't beileve that Leo did such a great job acting like a mentally challenged child?!?
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MCT:October 7, 2008Sweet little film. Maybe too much sugar for some and the music is a bit obligatory. But enjoyable nevertheless.
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MCT:October 6, 2008
A romance on the brink of reality...
Rated: (PG)
Directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Starring: Johnny Depp, Julianne Moore, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn"Mommy?"THE MOVIE OUTLINE
"In a small town, an auto mechanic named Benny is devoted to taking care of his mentally ill sister, Joon, who can barely function alone in the real world despite being a talented artist. This relatively stable situation is shaken up when Benny is obliged in a poker game to welcome another player's relative, Sam, to his home for a few days. When Sam arrives, he quickly makes an impression with his quietly eccentric ways which emulate the antics of the great silent movie comedian, Buster Keaton. Without Benny's full knowledge, Sam and Joon finds themselves drawn to each other to the fullest degree. However when Benny finds out, it creates a rift in the siblings as they struggle to accept their relationship is profoundly changing with the presence of this odd newcomer. "MY APPRAISAL
IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE BY EARLY DEPP
One of those few good romantic comedies. Benny & Joon was hilarious, heartwarming, and idiosyncratic. Nevertheless, I wonder why did they give the title 'BENNY & JOON' when it supposed to be 'BENNY & JOON & SAM'? Johnny Depp's role as Sam was a bit dominating yet he stole every viewer's attention just as he actually stood in the spotlight. Masterson's performance was pretty impressive and although Moore was given a tiny proportion, she lurks sweetness at some part. However, Benny & Joon will leave us another testimony what a BRILLIANT actor Depp is whatsoever and Johnny isn't just an actor but he's an artist. He is one of those great names Hollywood has ever had.
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SweeneyHelenaJohnnyLoverposted 103 days ago -
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This movie was SO amazing and adorable..I'd definitly watch it again.. <3
posted 139 days ago -
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such a cute movie!! 1 of my favorites. i would want sam 2 b 1 of my friends if he were around. :)
posted 490 days ago -
LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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when i first saw this movie, it instantly became my favorite. i know this movie isnt all pumped up like other movies.. but its innoccence wins... its sweet funny as h@ll, and come on... johnny with long hair? is just hmmmmmm... he can come clean my house any day!!!!!!!! :D
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