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
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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, ... Read More
Rating: - Well-acted little gem
Like many, I'm a huge fan of Johnny Depp. And I would argue that his performance as a quirky performer of physical comedy is one of his best. Plus, it is a performance that works very well in a movie with ... Read More
Rating: - Good movie, not so great dvd
I received my order in good time. I also enjoyed the movie. You can't go wrong with old-school Johnny Depp films. With that said, I have to mention that the dvd would occasionally freeze up while it was changing ... Read More
Rating: - Ten Star Movie
This is a ten star movie. Johnny Depp is amazing leaving you wanting more.
- Sweet Little Movie
- Well-acted little gem
- Good movie, not so great dvd