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Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Surround Sound, French, Spanish, Dubbed & Subtitled
Editor's Note
Small-town mechanic Benny (Aidan Quinn, LEGENDS OF THE FALL) is perhaps a tad overprotective of his mentally ill artist sister, Juniper "Joon" Pearl (Mary Stuart Masterson of FRIED GREEN TOMATOES), but that's only because he's completely devoted to her well-being. When Benny loses a poker game and is forced to take in a friend's eccentric houseguest--a droll, dyslexic oddball (Johnny Depp) who goes by the name of Sam and models himself after silent-film star Buster Keaton--Joon finds herself falling into a romance unbeknownst to her brother. Benny does eventually find out, though, and both siblings must come to terms with their changing relationship. BENNY & JOON, a must-see for Depp fans, is chockful of whimsy and affection. This charming romantic comedy co-stars Julianne Moore and William H. Macy in early film roles.
Plot Summary
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.
| Features | Keep Case | | Full Frame - 1.33 | | Widescreen - 1.85 | | Audio:
| Mono - Spanish | | Stereo Surround - English, French | | Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional | | Additional Release Material:
| Music Video | | Audio Commentary | | Alternate Scenes: Deleted Scenes | | Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer | | Behind the Scenes:
| 1. Stunt Reel | | 2. Costume & Make-Up Tests |
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Release Information
|  | Studio: Sony Pictures |
| Release Date: 8/1/2006 |
| Running Time: 100 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1993 | | Catalog ID: 100492 | | UPC: 00027616158420 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"...Cheerfully conceived and presented with admirable restraint....There are times when [Depp] genuinely seems to become [Buster Keaton]..." 04/16/1993 p.C13USA Today
"...[Quinn and Masterson] are persuasive..." 04/16/1993 p.4D Variety
"...Startling performances....Both Depp and Masterson, whose screen chemistry sparkles, excel in embodying the spirits of magic..." 03/29/1993 Entertainment Weekly
"...BENNY & JOON becomes genuinely touching -- a love story about separation anxiety....Quinn has the charisma of goodness..." 04/23/1993 p.36-7 Chicago Sun-Times
"...Depp pulls it off....Here, without ever explaining himself, he simply behaves sometimes in the real world in the way Keaton and Chaplin behaved in their movie worlds..." 04/16/1993 p.39 |
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