What can't be denied is that he is capable of creating such memorable characters. Many of which have great one liners and quirky costumes.
It doesn't hurt that Johnny Depp is considered one of the most attractive men on the planet.
So here is my list of my favourite Johnny Depp performances.
Running Time: 1 Hour 55 mins
Genre: Comedy/Horror
Director: Tim Burton
Stars: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter
Tim Burton was the perfect choice to helm this film version of the kooky 1966 TV show about a vampire desperately out of his times. And who better to star as said vampire but Burton's best collaborator. As a fan of the show Depp had obvious fun hamming it up with his descendants after waking up 200 years after being imprisoned by Eva Green's witch. All star cast, lots of fun.
Running Time: 2 Hours
Genre: Crime/Horror
Director: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Stars: Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm
A dark thrilling turn from Depp, in his semi-serious days, not a huge hit but for cinematography and subject matter alone it is an interesting watch. Plus Depp was at his best, charming and gorgeous, what girl could stay away from that.
Running Time: 1 Hour 40 mins
Genre: Family/Fantasy
Director: Tim Burton
Stars: Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Anne Hathaway
Another collaboration with Burton, Depp shows a side to the Mad Hatter that audiences have not seen before. Though hilariously funny with some great one liners there is also a dark side to Depp's Hatter giving more depth and more than the one dimensional Disney character. A great ensemble cast, expanding the story and visuals to new heights.
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Running Time: 2 Hours
Genre: Drama
Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Stars: Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis
Personally I watch this film for Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar nominated performance, but never-the-less this is Jonny Depp's film. What can only be classed as an indie film, W.E.G.G. shows Depp at his best dramatically as the titular character
Running Time: 2 Hours 5 mins
Genre: Biography/Comedy
Director: Tim Burton
Stars: Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker
A largely underrated Biopic about Ed Wood considered the worst director in Hollywood. Pairing with Burton again who chose to film in black and white, this is a very clever film. Reportedly Depp is extremely close to portraying exactly what the real Ed Wood was like. A must see for old Hollywood fans. This is a hidden gem.
Running Time: 1 Hour 40 mins
Genre: Biography/Drama
Director: Marc Forster
Stars: Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie
Another underrated drama from Depp, it seems a pattern that many people over see his dramas for his more outlandish characters. But Finding Neverland is a subtle and moving film where Depp plays author and play-write J. M. Barrie. It follows his relationship with a young family who inspire him to write his most famous work; Peter Pan.
04 - Sweeney Todd (2007)
Running Time: 1 Hour 55 mins
Genre: Musical/Horror
Director: Tim Burton
Stars: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman
Probably once of his most memorable portrayals, an odd decision for both Burton and Depp who would not be the first choice for a musical, though the style and setting are perfect for both. As Sweeney Todd Depp brings a cold menace but one which we sympathise with due to the circumstances which drove him to a complete personality change. Not the best singing in the world but better the Mamma Mia's Pierce Brosnan and thats definitely something.
03 - Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Running Time: 1 Hour 45 mins
Genre: Drama/Horror
Director: Tim Burton
Stars: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson
An odd film, a restructured version of the short story by Washington Irving. Depp plays Ichabod Crane here an investigator instead of a schoolteacher up against Christopher Walken's headless horseman. Depp gives an enjoyable performance bringing hilarity to the horror displaying all of Crane's faults; his eccentricity and squeamishness.
The gothic style seems to suit both Burton and Depp and they make great films in that style.
Running Time: 1 Hour 45 mins
Genre: Fantasy/Romance
Director: Tim Burton
Stars: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Diane Weist
The film that made Johnny Depp famously, this is probably one of his greatest performances. As the manufactured Edward who's inventor died before giving him hands, he is stuck instead with menacing looking blades and scissors. Very quiet and unassuming Edward is brought down to the town by the local Avon woman (Weist) after being isolated for years in a gothic mansion. He falls in love with her daughter and gets into all sorts of funny but sympathy drawing mishaps. A very uplifting film, Burton and Depp's best.
Running Time: 2 Hours 20 mins
Genre: Adventure/Fantasy
Director: Gore Verbinski
Stars: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom
Undoubtedly number one is the film which brought the world one of the most loved and recognisable characters in the world; Captain Jack Sparrow. For a film based on a Disney ride this was an extremely successful film. Everything you'd want from a pirate movie, sword fighting, romance, treasure and a feisty female who gives as good as she gets.
Depp claimed he based his character on a drunk Keith Richards (who they got to play his dad in the third film) whatever it was it worked. Depp has by far surpassed his previous characters with Jack Sparrow, people can't get enough. Incredibly good looking, some say (I prefer Orlando Bloom myself) and with some of the most quotable lines in movies, he could do no wrong. With the fifth instalment recently announced, it looks like Jack is back and Johnny Depp is still as hot as ever.
So there it is, my list of favourite Johnny Depp Films. What do you think of my list? Do you agree?
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