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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304411445
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6304411448
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Release Date: March 09, 1994
Running Time: 98 minutes
Sales Rank: 17688
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: April 16, 1993
Editorial Review:
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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - 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 it about 5 or 6 times and still loves it. It's funny, clean, with a good story line.
Rating: - Love it!
I love this movie! The deleted scenes are okay. I would have liked them better if the director wasn't talking about them as they played, but oh well. I'm not too bummed about that. Definitely a feel good movie. I haven't heard the commentary yet, but I will be watching it.
Rating: - Benny & Joon
This is truly an enjoyable, delightful and charming romantic comedy. Johnny Depp brings the essence of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin into this film through his character, Sam and does it in such a delightful and totally funny way. His use of his eyes to express thoughts and feelings without words is also fun to watch. Aidan Quinn and Mary Stuart Masterson turn in beautiful performances and the supporting cast is equally good and fun to watch. I love this film and recommend it highly. After ... Read More
Rating: - Sweet Little Movie
I really enjoyed watching this. The quirky characters, and love story make it a sweet movie. Well worth watching.
Rating: - Benny and Joon
This is one you can buy without having previously seen it and never be sorry you did. Of course, Mr. Depp's performance is the highlight but he and Mary Stuart Masterson are a good pair. Funny, tender, witty. Tell your friends.
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