Another actor who due to recent difficulties deserves some love.
Donnie Brasco - Depp's range of emotions and complex examination of the light versus darkness inside Donnie makes him stack up perfectly alongside Al Pacino's equally excellent performance as Lefty.
From Hell - A really well-crafted, understated portrayal of a man who's forced to witness some real horrors in his life and is trying to find some way to lead himself through the hell. His energy is very calm and down-to-earth, which actually draws you into the intrigue of his character even more.
Secret Window - Not just overlooked in terms of his roles, but underrated as a movie too. I actually don't mind the twist at all and only think it makes it better. I don't want to spoil too much, but although I can't say whether this is my favorite role of his or not (Definitely high up there though) he does such a phenomenal job drawing you and dominates every scene with a graceful sublety. Deserved a lot more attention than he got.
Pirates Of The Carribean - But of course. How can a list like this be complete without mentioning Jack Sparrow? This character has been a large defining part of his life, and for good reason. He delivers his lines with a whimsical gusto and makes every moment of him onscreen fun and exciting to watch. The series has its flaws (Why does Elizabeth turn so mean after the first movie?), but Depp's charm and charisma alone makes them all worth viewing... except for Dead Men Tell No Tales.
Ed Wood - He didn't merely play Ed Wood. He became Ed Wood. It's one of those biographical depictions where you can't believe you're only watching an actor. He looks like Ed, he sounds like Ed, he feels like Ed. I feel like I understand so much about how he was as a person and even respect him thanks to the dedication Depp went through to make him real.
Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas - Like the movie itself, his acting is highly eccentric and bizarre, but for great measure as you're entertained every step of the way when he starts going off on his crazy ramblings while scrambling every corner of the earth for the best drugs he can find.
Edward Scissorhands - The first of his Tim Burton collaborations, and what a start it is. Depp creates a character who's at times humorous, other times heartbreaking, always effortlessly charming and likable.
The Astronaut's Wife - Odd choice? Well, hear me out. I'm not saying this is a great movie by any means. There are scenes that are cheesy in the best/worst way possible, the plot starts off interesting and kind of cool, then makes less and less sense the more you watch and at the end you have no idea what the **** you just saw. However, Johnny's acting here is brilliant. He intimidates you so much with his dead-eyed stares and the uncertain, quietly psychotic way he behaves around Charlize Theron's character. Truly scary. He elevates what otherwise would've been a forgotten 90's thriller to something that's entertaining in its own quirky way thanks to his powerful screen presence. Being a great actor is not just about doing the best with a solid script, it's also about finding something special in a role that otherwise might not be that easy to make convincing.
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Donnie Brasco - Depp's range of emotions and complex examination of the light versus darkness inside Donnie makes him stack up perfectly alongside Al Pacino's equally excellent performance as Lefty.
From Hell - A really well-crafted, understated portrayal of a man who's forced to witness some real horrors in his life and is trying to find some way to lead himself through the hell. His energy is very calm and down-to-earth, which actually draws you into the intrigue of his character even more.
Secret Window - Not just overlooked in terms of his roles, but underrated as a movie too. I actually don't mind the twist at all and only think it makes it better. I don't want to spoil too much, but although I can't say whether this is my favorite role of his or not (Definitely high up there though) he does such a phenomenal job drawing you and dominates every scene with a graceful sublety. Deserved a lot more attention than he got.
Pirates Of The Carribean - But of course. How can a list like this be complete without mentioning Jack Sparrow? This character has been a large defining part of his life, and for good reason. He delivers his lines with a whimsical gusto and makes every moment of him onscreen fun and exciting to watch. The series has its flaws (Why does Elizabeth turn so mean after the first movie?), but Depp's charm and charisma alone makes them all worth viewing... except for Dead Men Tell No Tales.
Ed Wood - He didn't merely play Ed Wood. He became Ed Wood. It's one of those biographical depictions where you can't believe you're only watching an actor. He looks like Ed, he sounds like Ed, he feels like Ed. I feel like I understand so much about how he was as a person and even respect him thanks to the dedication Depp went through to make him real.
Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas - Like the movie itself, his acting is highly eccentric and bizarre, but for great measure as you're entertained every step of the way when he starts going off on his crazy ramblings while scrambling every corner of the earth for the best drugs he can find.
Edward Scissorhands - The first of his Tim Burton collaborations, and what a start it is. Depp creates a character who's at times humorous, other times heartbreaking, always effortlessly charming and likable.
The Astronaut's Wife - Odd choice? Well, hear me out. I'm not saying this is a great movie by any means. There are scenes that are cheesy in the best/worst way possible, the plot starts off interesting and kind of cool, then makes less and less sense the more you watch and at the end you have no idea what the **** you just saw. However, Johnny's acting here is brilliant. He intimidates you so much with his dead-eyed stares and the uncertain, quietly psychotic way he behaves around Charlize Theron's character. Truly scary. He elevates what otherwise would've been a forgotten 90's thriller to something that's entertaining in its own quirky way thanks to his powerful screen presence. Being a great actor is not just about doing the best with a solid script, it's also about finding something special in a role that otherwise might not be that easy to make convincing.
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