Friday, March 19, 2010

FGCU Movie Review ( blog 4)

Benny and Joon is a heart filled movie starting the ever talented and stunning Johnny Depp as Sam and Mary Stewrd Masterson as Joon. Joon is a mentally challenged adult who is care for by her bother. Despite her intelligence she has outburst from time to time and need constant care. Benny her bother and only living relative has set the majority of his life aside to take care of her. On a hand of cards Joon losses and get Sam, who is also slightly mentally challenged, together they are quite a pair and their unique way of doing things will keep you laughing. But when Benny kick Sam out and Joon spirals into a gripping episode, the police and institutions may hold Joon forever. The message in this movie is relevant and extraordinary. This is a chick flick that will make your girlfriend happy and you wont be bored, i promise. So grab some humiliated grapes and enjoy this movie!

Emily suggested this movie to me ( and even let me borrow her copy), it is now my favorite movie. It worth seeing, and I loved it so much already bought my own copy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qbbIgG87vU

2 comments:

  1. Humiliated grapes indeed! It's just such a feel-good movie without being saccharine-sweet! Depp is nothing short of brilliant!

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  2. Your review makes me want to see this movie. Although it does sound like a sad story, you say it is quite hilarious and therefore I find it intriguing. I will pick up a copy myself.

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