Directed by:
Jeremiah S. ChechikScreenplay:
Barry BermanCinematography:
John SchwartzmanComposer:
Rachel PortmanCast:
Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore, Oliver Platt, CCH Pounder, Dan Hedaya, Joe Grifasi, William H. Macy, Eileen Ryan (more)VOD (2)
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Joon (Masterson) is a little unbalanced. Sometimes, without warning, her sweet nature gives wayto odd behaviorincluding a penchant for setting fires! She lives with her older brother Benny (Quinn), who has spent his life taking care of her since their parents died. One night, while playing in a poker game with unusual stakes, Joon loses her hand...and wins Sam (Depp), a whimsical misfit who soon charms his way into Joon's heart. Now if they can only find the perfect mate for her overprotective brother... (official distributor synopsis)
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A typical product of the American studio system. In order for me to enjoy something like this, I would have to be about 25 years younger. In this film, everything is just on the surface. Joon has a mental illness, and it is as if there are problems and crises that are understandably resolved in the best possible way. The characters always find the right emotionally impactful words in those right moments and it's simply a pleasant romantic fairytale with the fragile protagonist, Johnny Depp. It is too shallow and overly sweet for me, but I also don't consider it bad. It is a pleasant relaxing film that definitely does no harm. Overall impression: 55%.
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