BENNY & JOON
Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore
MGM; Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik
Rated PG; 98 minutes; 1993
Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson) is a mentally ill woman who lives with her overprotective brother Benny (Aidan Quinn). A dyslexic loner, Sam (Johnny Depp), who admires Buster Keaton, charms Joon, but faces the challenge of approval from her brother.
REVIEWS
"A not-to-be missed treasure"
- Chuck Henry, KABC-TV
"A deliciously offbeat romantic fable"
- Bruce Williamson, NEW WOMAN
"A great movie. An absolute must see."
- Sam Rubin, KTLA-TV
"Heartwarming, romantic and fun."
- Neil Rosen, WNCN RADIO/NY 1 NEWS
"Great performances by Depp, Masterson and Quinn."
- Paul Wunder, WBAI-TV