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Benny & Joon

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Benny & Joon (1993)

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Reviews Counted: 21

Fresh: 17

Rotten:4

Average Rating: 6/10

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 institutions. Just when their relationship reaches a... 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]

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

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

Director: Jeremiah Chechik

Director: Jeremiah Chechik

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DVD Info

 
 
 
 
Release:

Jan 31, 2006

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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

Reviews for Benny & Joon

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Johnny Depp gives another head-turning performance in this sweet, sweet comedy

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08/17/08
Clint Morris
Moviehole
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03/31/08
David Ansen
Newsweek
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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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01/26/06
Time Out
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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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02/18/05
Michael Dequina
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Great early Depp performance and Masterson is equally terrific

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10/07/04
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette
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No review available.

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02/20/04
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal
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One of my favorite romances. Quirky and magical.

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10/23/03
Alex Sandell
Juicy Cerebellum
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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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3.5

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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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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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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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No review available.

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07/29/02
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Stellar performances highlight a tale of goofball affection.

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07/25/02
Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com
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07/25/02
Nell Minow
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