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Do you need further proof of Depp's talents?
A mechanic, Benny(Aiden Quinn) who has a mentally disabled sister, Joon(Mary Stuart Masterson) is a bit fed with her, she's always causing trouble and making the house-sitters quit, he's been taking care of her needs so long, he's forgotten his own needs and loss touch with the world a little. Finally when Sam(Johnny Depp) is won at a poker game he has to keep him over for his friend at his house for the night. Sam is an eccentric guy who is a crazy clownish man who cannot read, and tames Joon's wild heart.
Its a very sad movie, but has an ultimately happy ending.
What makes this film really work though, is the acting. The plot isn't entirely special, but the acting all around from Aiden Quinn to Mary Stuart Masterson to Julianne Moore, the acting is great!!! But the one who truly makes this film a worth-while experience is Depp, he lightens up every scene he is in. If you are just discovering Depp's extrordinary acting talents(if so, shame on you!), then this is a great place to start. He is absolutely hilarious and does some extrordinary physical comedy inspired by some of the greatest comedians of all times, Charlie Chaplin & Buster Keaton.

So sit back, relax, and *enjoy* Benny&Joon!

God Bless ~Amy

Unbelievable performance by Johnny Depp!
I have to tell you that I have never been a Johnny Depp fan but recently have gotten into his movies. What an underrated actor. The movie was so-so but it's worth it just to see the performance that Johnny Depp gives. He acts with his whole being. You can see the humor in his eyes, the way he moves. He is very impressive in this role. As for the movie, good story line but could have been developed better.

Awful
An art-nazi tour de force. Hideously cute. Avoid it at all costs unless you enjoy saccharine humor and sensitivity. I guess it could be useful in stirring the souls of the emotionally dead into feeling a new form of nothing.

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