Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I know that this isn't the absolute proper place to post this, but, I'm not sure which one is. I just finished watching J.D. in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I sat there with my mouth open the entire movie trying to see even the slightest resemblance to Capt. Jack and I couldn't see it at all. Nothing, not his actions, his voice, his mannerisms...nothing. I have to admit that he is a very good character actor, albeit strange character. Anyway, that's all I wanted to say. Maybe others will agree or disagree, but, I, for one, am impressed.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle That's what I love about Johnny! (Aside from the fact that he's totally hot). He really is an INCREDIBLY versatile actor ... and he does things with characters that no one else would think to do, and pulls it off brilliantly.
Originally Posted By leobloom Really didn't like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...which is saying a lot because I usually like collaborations between Burton and Depp (especially Ed Wood). But I'm looking forward to Depp's upcoming performance in Michael Mann's John Dillinger film. He's a good actor, but an Academy Award nomination for portraying Jack Sparrow? Puh-lease.
Originally Posted By mickeyboy43 Jack Sparrow is just such a likable charater though. I dunno. Yeah Johnny Depp is a pretty darn versatile actor. Its also good that his origins are low. A true rags to riches kind of story.
Originally Posted By kennect OH Goofy, Just wait till you see Sweeney Todd...Another knockout performance by Johnny...One of these days he will get his Academy Award....
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 He can sing too... He is down right good-looking, can act in any role and now sings. I don;t think he can do any better...oh and he loves his fans.
Originally Posted By friendofdd I watched the same movie last night and felt the same. DW and I both commented that we didn't see either the man from pirates or finding neverland. Astonishing.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 He is currently filming the Dilinger movie in the suburb just west of me here outside Chicago. Large crowds at 4:00 AM hoping to catch a glimpse ( I guess he has signed some autographs, so people are thrilled etc ) -
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall ^He is known for staying out for hours signing autographs for fans. A neighbor did fire safety for the pirates movies (when they were filming in la), and said he would sit by the fence nearly everyday meeting fans that were there.
Originally Posted By DAR <<He is currently filming the Dilinger movie in the suburb just west of me here outside Chicago. Large crowds at 4:00 AM hoping to catch a glimpse ( I guess he has signed some autographs, so people are thrilled etc ) ->> Their also filming parts of the movie in Baraboo Wisconsin.
Originally Posted By hightp I'm sure it was mentioned before, but when Depp was filming Sweeney Todd in England, his son got very sick, and had to be taken to a London hospial. Apparently the staff were so good at taking care of is son, and so good to the family that after his son was released, he had Disney loan him his Pirate's costume and he spent the day in the children's ward as Captian Jack telling stories to the kids. He sounds like an interesting guy.
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall ^ It was his daughter, Lily Rose. He also donated a large amount of money to the hospital.
Originally Posted By DAR <<Apparently the staff were so good at taking care of is son, and so good to the family that after his son was released, he had Disney loan him his Pirate's costume and he spent the day in the children's ward as Captian Jack telling stories to the kids. He sounds like an interesting guy.>> That's a pretty far cry from his earlier hotel room trashing days. It just goes to show that people can and do mature.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove He was good in Chocolat, too. Any guy that can span the generations/sexes in my home, has got my vote. Brilliant actor. Can't wait to see "Sweeney".
Originally Posted By hightp I just bought 'From Hell' where he plays someone tracking Jack the Ripper. I believe the character is similar to the one played in Sleepy Hollow. I can't wait to see it. (BTW, the DVD was $5 at Circuit City this week.)
Originally Posted By wonderingalice "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" is an excellent, offbeat film, too. That is what I have ALWAYS loved about Johnny Depp - you never know what to expect from him next. The roles he takes are such great challenges and he rises up to meet them all.
Originally Posted By dshyates Its weird. In the last month I rented Gilbert Grape and Chocolat, bought Sweeney Todd, watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on cable, and rewatched the first Pirate film. Depp is without a doubt the finest character actor of our times.
Originally Posted By kennect Don't forget his Sleepy Hollow apprearance...The guy is all over the place but he seems best when doing the wonderful outrageous fictional characters from a time in the past...He is so talented and yet he does seem so unaffected by his ability to entertain...That to me sounds like a nice quality in an actor these days....If that made any sense??
Originally Posted By wonderingalice <<Depp is without a doubt the finest character actor of our times.>> I most enthusiastically agree!
