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A Romance on the Brink of Reality.
Looking for an excellent stay-at-home date movie? You can't go wrong watching this quirky romantic comedy/drama that stars Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson as two incredibly odd people who fall in love. "Benny and Joon" is an outstanding story of love and understanding.
Benny needs someone to look after his mentally disturbed little sister, Juniper (Joon, for short). Benny's job running an automotive repair shop keeps him away from the house during the day, and Joon can't be trusted home alone - she has a tendency to set things on fire, along with some other strange traits. A friend's cousin, Sam, is looking for a place to stay, and ends up (after Benny loses a poker game that determines Sam's living arrangements) moving in with Benny and Joon, and becoming Joon's caretaker.
Joon is initially wary of Sam, but grows to enjoy and understand her new friend's bizarre personality. Sam loves Buster Keaton and does physical comedy routines, in public, much to the amazement of Joon and Benny. He also has an unusual method of cooking grilled cheese sandwiches that amuses Joon, and astounds Benny. Sam and Joon connect with one another in ways that are deeper than Benny can understand. Joon soon falls hard for Sam, and the feeling is reciprocal. Benny has a hard time dealing with Joon and Sam's relationship, and with Joon's newfound independence. Complicating matters is Benny's turmoil about having to possibly place his sister in a group home.
"Benny and Joon" features an outstanding cast, including an amazing performance by Johnny Depp as the strange - but lovable - Sam. Mary Stuart Masterson is wonderful as Joon, and Aidan Quinn does a fine job as her hard-working, responsible, big brother, Benny. "Benny and Joon" is one of those little films that received little notice upon its initial release, but has gone on to amass a huge number of fans over the years.
