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Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson), a mentally disturbed young woman, lives with her older (and over-protective) brother, Benny (Aidan Quinn). 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, .. Read more

Starring	Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore
Director	Jeremiah S. Chechik
Genres	Comedy, Romance

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  Depp shows his talents yet again
  
  Although it's not the most exciting movie Johnny Depp has starred in, this lovely movie still provides a lot of entertainment (especially from Johnny.) He ... read more »
  
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  - Debbie
  - Scotland
  - 25 Feb 2005 at 14:16
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  Crazy tender soul warming love- a film about being yourself.
  
  Charming little film about some unconventional people healing their lives. A positive portrait of mental illness and kindness and loving relationships. Makes me... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 01 Apr 2012 at 23:38
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  Four and a half stars
  
  This has to be the best comedy i have seen in a long time!! The subtle and obscure comedic performance of Depp set against the sweet natured but indelibly ... read more »
  
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  - 01 Apr 2012 at 01:01
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  one of those "very nice to watch but I don't know why" films
  
  Depp is excellent as Sam, demonstrating another side and some of the traits that later come out again in Jack Sparrow. But Masterson is good too and the overall... read more »
  
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  - 28 Oct 2011 at 11:49
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  - 2
  Just worth a watch if you like JD
  
  Very wishy washy vomit inducing odd love story - i must admit i only viewed it as am a JD fan,and it is pleasing to see a variation on a theme(That theme being ... read more »
  
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  - west midlands
  - 18 Aug 2011 at 15:23
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  Don't miss it!
  
  One of the best films I have seen.. funny, sad, moving, tear jerking, heart warming. Johnny is joy to watch, Don't miss it!
  
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- - lovedup
  - 6 reviews
  - 07 Jul 2011 at 09:20
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  Touches parts that other movies can't reach.
  
  Absolutely love it! So original and refreshing, and some superb acting - I don't think Johnny stole the show at all, as Aidan and Mary were at least as good... read more »
  
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  - 29 May 2011 at 22:44
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  oor review
  
  A really good film with excellent performances from the actors. However, the 80's power ballad was just unnecessary and was out of sorts with the rest of ... read more »
  
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- - Thefultons
  - 4 reviews
  - 23 Apr 2011 at 22:09
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  Benny & Joon
  
  What a film. Johnny Depp at his best. Loved it,Loved it,Loved it.
  
  I will definitely have this in my collection as soon as I can afford it.
  
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- - Emjay69
  - 320 reviews
  - Kidlington, Oxford
  - 15 Apr 2011 at 16:06
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  Johnny Depp steals the show!
  
  I love Johnny Depp, and he is the reason I have rated this film 3.5 stars! Without him in it, it would have been fairly boring, but his character is so funny ... read more »
  
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- - HeverG
  - 47 reviews
  - Surrey, England
  - 08 Apr 2011 at 08:42
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  - 0
  Suiperb Film
  
  Johnny Depp is truly awesome! Admittedly the film would not be to everyone's taste, being rather querky, but I thought it was one of the best 'feelgood... read more »
  
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- - trickyd2
  - 2 reviews
  - Saxmundham
  - 31 Mar 2011 at 11:36
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  Depp shows his talents yet again
  
  Although it's not the most exciting movie Johnny Depp has starred in, this lovely movie still provides a lot of entertainment (especially from Johnny.) He ... read more »
  
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  - Debbie
  - Scotland
  - 25 Feb 2005 at 14:16
- - 8
  - 1
  Wonderful
  
  This is a wonderful little film. The story is very sweet and yet thought provoking. Johnny Depp is the real star of this film. He is sweet and funny, ... read more »
  
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- - A Hobbit
  - The Shire
  - 18 Aug 2004 at 13:54
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  Lovely Film
  
  One for the ladies - Get the Sunday Lunch out of the way, send the men to the pub and put your feet up with a box of chocs and a box of tissues. Sad and funny ... read more »
  
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- - Sandy from Shropshire
  - England
  - 22 Aug 2005 at 00:09
- - 6
  - 2
  I loved this film
  
  This is a charming film. It may have a rose tinted view of mental illness, but the three protagonists make a good job of the emotional triangle. Quirky, ... read more »
  
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  - 27 Apr 2004 at 17:14
- - 4
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  Excellent film
  
  An excellent example of Johnny Depp at his very quirky best, highly recommended for fans and non-fans alike. A good girly film to add to any girls night in, as ... read more »
  
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- - Joscelyn Cousins
  - Essex, England
  - 02 Feb 2005 at 21:55
- - 3
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  Wonderbar!
  
  A sweet movie that anybody from the most romantic to the most cynical will enjoy, because it is almost-saccharine without being cloying, and deals with ... read more »
  
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  - London, England
  - 11 Oct 2005 at 10:47
- - 3
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  Classic Comedy
  
  This is a classic comedy, but of the gentle type that you usually encounter with Johnny Depp. I love this movie, which covers the fuzzy lines between madness ... read more »
  
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- - Nelliebones
  - Essex
  - 03 Feb 2004 at 17:42
- - 4
  - 3
  if you want a good sleep
  
  watch this piece of nilhilstic crap.zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  
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  - scotland
  - 05 Jan 2007 at 23:23
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  Twist on romantic comedy/drama but a little too predictable
  
  Benny is runs a car repair shop. His sister, Joon, is mentally ill and spends most of her day painting.
  
  After Joon drives yet another housekeeper ... read more »
  
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- - Francisco
  - Newcastle upont Tyne, UK
  - 05 Dec 2004 at 22:21
- - 2
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  A really sweet movie
  
  Johnny Depp on excellent form, a really nice, feel-good film - watch it and enjoy the humour AND the romance.Nice.
  
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- - Celticfable
  - Moonbase Alpha
  - 12 Apr 2005 at 00:10

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- Benny and Joon
  
  Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson), a mentally disturbed young woman, lives with her older (and over-protective) brother, Benny (Aidan Quinn). 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 ...