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Created Jul 11, 2009 08:19PM PST • Edited Jul 11, 2009 08:19PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Great 4.0

   A quirky delight of a film that follows Benny and his care of his mentally ill sister Joon. Who is Joon’s perfect match? Well certainly the eccentric Sam. The movie cleverly intertwines the lives of Benny, Joon, their friends, and newfound acquaintances in to a witty tale that will surely entertain you and leaving you feeling good at the end.

4. Acting

   Great 4.0

   Mary Stuart Masterson (“Joon”) and Johnny Depp (“Sam”) must have had lots of fun with this film. It certainly seemed like they relished in their parts — which had the desired effect of being believable. Aidan Quinn (“Benny”) also makes an outstanding showing as the caring brother sometimes torn by events. Also liked Julianne Moore (“Ruthie”) who becomes the requisite love interest for Benny.

5. Male Stars Great 4.0

6. Female Stars Great 4.0

7. Female Costars Great 4.0

8. Male Costars Great 4.0

10. Film

    Great 4.0

    Even though the film seems to take on mental illness, I think it skirts around it more than anything. That said, it does make you think that we don’t give challenged folks enough of a chance to live a normal life on their own. Watching Joon and Sam hit it off was a joyous thing indeed, and it makes you think. All the story-lines have a happy ending — and rather than feel like it was too sappy, I actually enjoyed it a lot.

11. Direction Great 4.0

12. Play Great 4.0

13. Music Great 4.0

14. Visuals Great 4.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Tame 1.1

17. Sex Innocent 1.1

18. Violence Gentle 1.1

19. Rudeness Polite 1.1

21. Reality

    Glib 1.7

22. Circumstantial Glib 1.7

23. Biological Glib 1.7

24. Physical Glib 1.7