'Benny & Joon': Tribute to June & The Power of Love

[appalachiablue]

Highlights & the Best of Johnny Depp as 'Sam' including the humorous scene, 'Dance of the Rolls' made famous by Charlie Chaplin in 'The Gold Rush' (1925). 'Benny & June's' tender love story, comedy and performances made it a 'sleeper hit' when released in 1993.

- Benny & Joon is a romantic comedy film about how two eccentric individuals, Sam (Johnny Depp) and Juniper "Joon" (Mary Stuart Masterson), find each other and fall in love. Aidan Quinn also stars as Benny, Joon's brother. The film was directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik.
The film is perhaps best known for Depp's talented physical comedy routines (which are based on memorable silent film comics Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin & Harold Lloyd)..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_%26_Joon

[MuseRider]

1. I remember loving that movie

but then it had both Depp and Aiden Quinn so apart from the actual movie it was real eye candy for me.

I loved Depp's Chaplin.

It was just a charming movie, Mary Stuart Masterson was good too, but it has been so long I cannot say more.

[appalachiablue]

2. The movie was novel and captivating

as well as enjoyable. The compelling story, superb cast and original music score impressed me a great deal. A wonderful production and real classic.

Another early Depp work of sensitivity, depth and quality acting is 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape?' with young Leo DiCaprio.

From the landscape and architecture I sensed 'Benny & Joon' was set in the Pacific NW, and that area was used in filming.

I adore the poster I had framed years ago!

[MuseRider]

3. OOOh I too love that poster!

I have never seen it before. Gilbert Grape IS a favorite of mine.

[appalachiablue]

6. That movie poster and others of 'Bennie and Joon' are

available online from venders. Google: 'Bennie and Joon' posters. Some are unframed, or framed.

*Here's one on Amazon now, unframed $17.49:



> 'Gilbert Grape' was also a wonderful film, in so many respects. Great work.

[MuseRider]

9. Thank you! n/t

[Sewa]

4. Movie was filmed in Spokane WA

I saw an interview many years ago of Mickey Mantle. The interviewer asked Mickey what movies were his favorites. Mickey said Eating Gilbert Grape was a movie he had view that really touched him. He said it reminded him of his childhood and made him cry. He got teary eyed talking about it.

[appalachiablue]

7. Thank you for this great story, after reading a bit about

Mickey's childhood it's understandable why he was moved by the 'Gilbert Grape' story. I'm sure it did bring him and those who've known hardships and have a heart to tears.

And DiCaprio's 'Arnie' was superb. The film made an impression on me for weeks; I told many folks to see it, 'Bennie & Joon' too.

https://sports.jrank.org/pages/3012/Mantle-Mickey-Growing-Up.html

[carla19]

5. I really like this one

This is a beautiful movie

[appalachiablue]

8. It is a truly beautiful and rare film, a masterpice esp.

for its treatment of close relationships, people's individual personalities and distinctions. With some great humor added in.