Benny and Joon
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Movie Reviews of Benny and Joon
Movie Review: Depp In ANother Iconoclastic Film
Summary: 5 Stars
No leading man in his right mind would have taken on the challenge of this film. Not only was the physical comedy extremely difficult, the theme of a peculiar man falling in love with a mentally ill woman was off the charts. Yet, this is a tender love story, full of smiles, good feelings, fear, anger and ultimately grim satisfaction. Depp proves his dedication to art rather than box office and he shines in this film with an astonishing array of physical comedy, deep, sensitive characterization and a sense of wonder and amazement no actor has ever been able to achieve. "Innocent," "slightly off," "low IQ," "a stranger in a strange place," Depp captures the awe and mystery of loving life and discovering tender emotion for another. Certainly his greatest role in an unknown film, following "Ed Wood," the ultimate, most brilliant achievement of his career.Movie Review: Laugh Out Loud at This Quirky Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a Johnny Depp fan for years. This movie (how did I miss it when it was new?) simply reinforces my admiration for his craft.
As Sam, a strange, sweet, quirky man with a mild form of mental handicap, Depp performs a Buster Keaton routine with stunning grace as he entertains a crowd in the park. This routine alone makes the film worth watching.
But add to this sight gags (for example, Depp mashing potatoes with a racket or steaming a grilled cheese sandwich with an iron) that cause giggles and moments of sweetness that touch your heart without being cloying. . . and you've got a movie that is truly entertaining.
After so many poor movies, Benny and Joon was a refreshing change. My copy will be shelved in my permanent collection.
Five stars!
Movie Review: Beautifully acted love story.
Summary: 5 Stars
This film features Johnny Depp as Sam a quirky off beat character who moves in with brother and sister, Benny and Joon (played by Aiden Quinn and Mary Stuart Masterson) after Benny loses at a card game.Benny takes care of his ill, troubled sister and initially is grateful to have Sam there to help care for her, especially as Sam seems to understand Joon and brings laughter into their home. As Sam and Joon's relationship starts to deepen into love however Benny protective instincts kick in and he becomes hostile and angry.
Very strong acting from all the leads stop this film from becoming too schmaltzy. The result is a beautiful film, which has a perfect balance of humour and pathos. Highly recommended
Movie Review: Rediscover A Great Early Johnny Depp Movie!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember seeing this movie way back in the early 90's,
then I rediscovered it the other day at a freinds house on DVD
and fell in love with it all over again!
I don't think that I really appreciated all the nuances of Depp's
very ethereal and quicksilver performance back when I first saw it.
He studied silent film great Buster Keaton's classic physical comedy
routines to the letter for this role and it paid off!
This is a very cute, quirky and feel good story that will get
you wrapped up in it all over again if you're already familiar with it,
and will endear you to it if you've never seen it before!
---A definite Johnny Depp collectible.
Movie Review: The Comedy of a Life Time
Summary: 5 Stars
This is about a woman that is askizo that comes across a young man who changes her life. The woman is Joon. she has an older brother that is very protective of her and when joon goes to one of bennys card game things get out of hand. She loses and they have to live with a young man named sam. he is ileterate and watches old movies and t.v. shows all day long. He evntually chhanges bennys ways as well as joons. I'm sure you will find this movie exelent in every way. Johnny Depp really was outstanding in this movie. If you like this then check out Whats Eating Gilbert Grape Staring Lionardo DiCarprio and Johnny Depp