Since the initial release of Benny and Joon it has been regarded as a modern romance classic.
The plot revolves around Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson) who is suffering from a mental illness, cared for by her older brother Benny (Aidan Quinn) who spends most of his time worrying his sick sister and trying accomplish the seemingly impossible task of finding a new house-sitter who is strong enough to cope with Joon's outbursts. One day while Joon tries her hand at poker with a group of Benny's friends, she loses a tough bet leaving her and Benny with an eccentric roommate: Sam, (Johnny Depp) who idolises and impersonates the work of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. Desperate for a new house sitter and to avoid admitting Joon into a group home, he decides to hire Sam as the new day help. Through this new relationship with the eccentric stranger, a secret and forbidden love blossoms between Joon and Sam. Meanwhile, Benny discovers a love interest of his own: the waitress at the diner. (Julianne Moore) With Sam being the new day-help, he now has the time to return to his own life and focus on something that does not revolve around work and caring for his sister. This film is both an artistic creation with a unique light on a realistic love story. A human love story. It shows us how despite our eccentricities, we can always find that one person who will love and care for us regardless. This is a truly inspiring film and quickly became one of my favourites.
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