17 best movies with Johnny Depp
Educational Program Cinema / / December 31, 2020
1. A Nightmare on Elm Street
A nightmare on elm street
- USA, 1984.
- Horror.
- Duration: 92 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.5.
Students from the same school often have the same nightmares: a creepy man with a burnt face and a five-blade glove pursues them. And the worst thing is that people killed by a villain in a dream also die in reality.
At the age of 20, Johnny Depp met Nicholas Cage, who got him to audition for a Wes Craven horror film. As a result, the picture became a legend and received many sequels, and the actor got a great start for his career. Although at that time, Depp dreamed of becoming a musician and did not take filming seriously.
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2. Edward Scissorhands
Edward scissorhands
- USA, 1990.
- Drama, fantasy, melodrama.
- Duration: 105 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.9.
Edward is not exactly an ordinary person. It was once created by a brilliant lonely scientist, but did not manage to finish his work. For many years Edward, with scissors instead of hands, lived alone. But then a kind family took him in, and the modest hero tries with all his might to be useful to society. However, not everyone in town is happy about such a strange newcomer.
This film began a long-term collaboration between Johnny Depp and the director. Tim Burtoncreating dark gothic tales. And it was "Edward Scissorhands" that brought the actor the first of numerous Golden Globe nominations.
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3. What's eating Gilbert Grape?
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
- USA, 1993.
- Drama.
- Duration: 118 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.8.
Gilbert Grape lives in a small town with his mother, single sisters and a feeble-minded younger brother. He is forced to provide for his family and does not see any prospects to get out of the routine. But the charming Becky stops in the city, and Gilbert falls in love with her.
Depp played one of his first dramatic roles in the film Lasse Hallström. True, all the attention of the audience was stolen by a very young Leonardo DiCaprio. The image of the feeble-minded Arnie Grape earned him his first nominations for “Oscar"And" Golden Globe ".
4. Arizona dream
Arizona dream
- France, USA, 1993.
- Comedy, drama.
- Duration: 142 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.3.
Axel really enjoyed working and communicating with the fish. But one day, cousin Paul got him drunk and took him to his uncle's wedding. And then he demanded that Axel join his Cadillac business. The young hero is not too happy about this prospect. However, it turns out that everyone around is dreaming of the impossible in the same way.
Producer Emir KusturicaWhile shooting his first Hollywood film, he invited Johnny Depp to the main role, who was perfect for both comedy scenes and for drama. Alas, due to the many difficulties in production, "Arizona Dream" failed at the box office. An interesting fact: when a film character lists his favorite actors to a friend, he also names Johnny Depp himself.
5. Ed Wood
Ed wood
- USA, 1994.
- Drama, comedy, biography.
- Duration: 127 minutes
- IMDb: 7.8.
The unlucky theater actor Edwad Wood decides to become a film director. He is trying to make a film about transvestites with his favorite actor White Lugosi in the title role. If only one problem: Wood is a very bad director. However, this is what will make him a legend.
Tim Burton has always been interested in biographies of unusual personalities. He decided to release a film about the worst director in history and invited Johnny Depp to the lead role. The picture collected very little at the box office, but it was warmly received by critics. Although many argued that Depp's Ed Wood came out much more charming than in life.
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6. Dead man
Dead man
- USA, Germany, Japan, 1995.
- Drama, western.
- Duration: 121 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.6.
An accountant named William Blake travels to the Wild West in search of a new job. By an absurd coincidence, a reward is announced for his head, after which the hero has to hide in the forest. There Blake meets an Indian named Nobody, who takes him for the namesake - a famous poet.
And another black and white film with Depp in the title role. This time he played in a surreal western Jim Jarmusch. For the director, this was the first film with the top actors in Hollywood.
7. Donnie Brasco
Donnie brasco
- USA, 1997.
- Drama, biography.
- Duration: 127 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.7.
FBI agent Joe Pistone infiltrates a major criminal gang in Brooklyn under the name Donnie Brasco. An aging criminal nicknamed Lefty helps him to join. Gradually, the heroes become real friends, and Donnie has to choose between a duty and a desire to help a friend.
This painting is based on the memoir of the real Joe Pistone, who went into hiding after surgery and changed his name. Depp's partner in the film was a great Al Pacino. And together, the two cool actors look great.
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8. Brave man
The brave
- USA, 1997.
- Drama.
- Duration: 123 minutes.
- IMDb: 6.3.
An unemployed Indian named Raphael lives with his family in a junkyard. To feed his loved ones, he agrees to the producer's insane proposal: the hero will be really killed in the frame for 50 thousand dollars. Rafael has only a week left before filming, and he decides during this time to help his family.
Johnny Depp directed this picture and himself played the main role. To date, this is his only full-length directorial work. And for his acting, Depp even received a prize for Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival.
9. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
- USA, 1998.
- Drama, comedy, adventure.
- Duration: 118 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.6.
Journalist Raoul Duke and his friend, lawyer Gonzo, travel to Las Vegas. Initially, the hero plans to write an article about the Mint 400 race. But along the way, Duke and Gonzo use too many drugs. The trip turns into a psychedelic trip, the journalist fails collecting material. And then the friends go to the casino.
The film is based on the book of the same name by Hunter Thompson. To better prepare for the role, Depp settled with the author for several months, studying his habits. And before filming, Thompson personally shaved the actor's bald spot on his head.
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10. Sleepy hollow
Sleepy hollow
- Germany, USA, 1999.
- Horror, fantasy, thriller.
- Duration: 105 minutes
- IMDb: 7.3.
Constable Ichabod Crane arrives at Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of brutal murders. All victims were beheaded, and the locals believe that a supernatural rider is behind this. Crane does not believe in mystical explanations and is trying to find the real culprit.
Another film by Tim Burton with Johnny Depp received three Oscar nominations and more than a dozen - for theSaturn». Alas, the actor did not receive any awards, but his image eventually became a cult one.
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11. From the hell
From Hell
- USA, Czech Republic, Great Britain, 2001.
- Horror, mysticism, thriller.
- Duration: 122 minutes.
- IMDb: 6.8.
London in 1888 was plunged into fear. The mysterious maniac Jack the Ripper kills women on the city streets. Police Inspector Fred Abberline tries to track down the villain and realizes that he is associated with the highest circles of society.
Original author graphic novel Alan Moore was dissatisfied with the image of Depp in this film. According to him, the hero looks too much like a London dandy. And although Moore does not like all the adaptations of his works, the audience really liked the character.
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12. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
- USA, 2003.
- Adventure, comedy, fantasy.
- Duration: 143 minutes.
- IMDb: 8.0.
Journeyman Will Turner and dashing pirate Jack Sparrow dislike each other. But they have to join forces. The first tries to save his beloved Elizabeth Swann from a gang of ghosts, and the second wants to return his ship "Black Pearl".
Depp came up with a truly legendary Jack Sparrow, watching the behavior of The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. It was this hero who brought the franchise unprecedented popularity, which made it possible to shoot four sequels.
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13. Wonderland
Finding neverland
- USA, UK, 2004.
- Drama, biography.
- Duration: 97 minutes
- IMDb: 7.7.
Loser writer James Matthew Barry, after the failure of another play, quarrels with his wife. But he is inspired by new acquaintances - the widow Sylvia and her four children. Thanks to them, Barry creates the legendary book about Peter Pan.
The real-life James Matthew Barry was Scottish, so in preparation for the role, Depp carefully studied the accent and differences of the adverb. Largely thanks to his acting, the film became a real hit. The picture has collected an excellent box office and was nominated for many awards. Johnny Depp could also receive an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, Saturn, Sputnik and other awards. Alas, all the prizes passed by again.
14. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the chocolate factory
- USA, 2005.
- Musical, comedy, fantasy, adventure.
- Duration: 115 minutes.
- IMDb: 6.6.
Charlie Bucket from a poor family wins a ticket to a chocolate factory. Together with the other lucky ones, he will get into a magical world ruled by the eccentric Willy Wonka. But it turns out that the excursion can be very dangerous.
The famous book by Roald Dahl was already filmed in 1971. Then the image of the eccentric Willie Wonka went to the wonderful comedian Gene Wilder. But when Tim Burton got down to business, he, of course, invited his favorite Depp to this role.
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15. Sweeney Todd, Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
- USA, UK, 2007.
- Musical, thriller.
- Duration: 116 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.3.
Barber Benjamin Barker is unjustly sent to hard labor only because the judge wants to take possession of his wife. Returning years later to London, the hero learns that his wife, unable to withstand the violence, committed suicide. Then he takes the name Sweeney Todd and begins to take revenge on all the villains.
Thanks to this film by Tim Burton, even those who did not follow Johnny Depp's musical work learned that the actor sings great. The Golden Globe Award was well deserved. Although the "Oscar" once again passed by.
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16. Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
- USA, 2010.
- Fantasy, fairy tale, adventure.
- Duration: 108 minutes.
- IMDb: 6.4.
Alice Kingsley is about to get married of convenience. But on the eve of the wedding, she meets the White Rabbit and ends up in Wonderland, which she had already visited as a child.
Many were looking forward to this picture of Tim Burton, because the atmosphere of a fairy tale Lewis Carroll perfectly suited this director. But after its release, the film caused a lot of controversy. Burton greatly changed the plot of the original - in particular, Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter became one of the main characters.
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17. Black mass
Black mass
- USA, UK, 2015.
- Drama, crime, biography.
- Duration: 123 minutes.
- IMDb: 6.9.
The plot tells about James Bulger - a brutal gangster from Boston. For a long time he was engaged in illegal activities, and at the same time worked as an FBI informant, removing his competitors.
In this picture, Depp tried to make as similar as possible on the real Bulger. For this, the actor's skull was scanned and silicone pads were made according to its shape. We also changed the shape of the eyebrows, made a wig with a bald head and defined the nose more clearly. As a result, the charming actor turned into a rather unpleasant gangster.
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What films with Johnny Depp do you like? Do you like gangster stories or dark tales more? And if your favorite was not included in this list, tell us about it in the comments.
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