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Benny & Joon

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Benny & Joon (1993)

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Reviews Counted: 20 Fresh: 16  Rotten:4 Average Rating: 6/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

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 institutions. Just when their relationship reaches a point where things have to change, the soft-spoken... 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]

Genre: Comedies

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

Director: Jeremiah Chechik

DVD Info

Release:

Jul 1, 2008

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Keep Case
  • Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Mono - Spanish
  • Stereo Surround - English, French
  • Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Alternate Scenes - Deleted Scenes
  • Audio Commentary
  • Behind the Scenes - 1. Stunt Reel
  • 2. Costume & Make-Up Tests
  • Music Videos
  • Trailers - Original Theatrical Trailer

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03/31/08
David Ansen
Newsweek
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3/5

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.

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04/08/06
Emanuel Levy
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01/20/06
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World
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10/10/05
Cole Smithey
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07/04/05
Emanuel Levy
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1/5

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02/18/05
Michael Dequina
Mr. Brown's Movies
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3/5

Great early Depp performance and Masterson is equally terrific

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10/07/04
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette
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4/5

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02/20/04
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal
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4/5

One of my favorite romances. Quirky and magical.

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10/23/03
Alex Sandell
Juicy Cerebellum
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3/5

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

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09/04/03
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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07/18/03
Leonard Klady
Movie City News
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05/20/03
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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2/5

Johnny Depp is superb, but the rest of the movie doesn't hold water.

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03/02/03
Jeffrey M. Anderson
San Francisco Examiner
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3/5

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

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10/04/02
Bob Bloom
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
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07/29/02
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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3/5

Stellar performances highlight a tale of goofball affection.

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07/25/02
Scott Weinberg
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07/25/02
Nell Minow
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01/09/02
Movieline
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05/12/01
Peter Travers
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