Movie Review Benny and Joon

Benny and Joon

Very charming early Johnny Depp movie with outstanding performances by Mary Stuart Masterson and Aidan Quinn. Oh I didn't realize that was Julianne Moore until I read it just now.

Benny tries his best to take care of his mentally ill sister. The pair inhabit a small town where Benny plays poker with white elephant odds and ends. One evening Joon sits in on a game and believes she has a great hand, but loses and has to take home one of players unwanted house guest. Depp's character Sam seems to have some mental issues of his own but he and Joon charm each other and us.

Check out my mate Murry's favorite film on DVD in Bandon and Coos Bay and on VHS in Lakeside, North Bend and Coquille.

IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106387/

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