Johnny Depp

Blow (2001)

A filmic depiction of the criminal career of George Jung, a prominent American cocaine smuggler. Through connections he meets Pablo Escobar and is instrumental in bringing cocaine from Colombia to the USA. A crime film showing both the glamour and the dangers of the drug world.

Johnny Depp plays an interesting and glamorous criminal who fascinates the audience.

Also starring: Penelope Cruz, Franka Potente, Ray Liotta

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

One of the most beloved films by visionary filmmaker Tim Burton. Eponymous Edward Scissorhands is a young man who has been outfitted with scissors instead of hands; therefore he leads a lonely life in isolation. He is, however, taken in by a kind lady and lives with her family, an action which doesn't only change his life but also affects the lives of countless others.

Johnny Depp plays an unusual character in an unforgettable, sensitive performance.

Also starring: Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Kathy Baker, Alan Arkin

Chocolat (2000)

In a small French town, the strict priest forbids indulgence, which is getting more difficult when a chocolate shop opens. This films by Lasse Hallström boasts a great cast and many worthwhile moments, using chocolate as a metaphor for much more. 

Johnny Depp plays an outcast who brings an element of adventure and romance to the film, in a charming performance.

Also starring: Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Carrie-Anne Moss, John Wood, Lena Olin

Pirates of the Caribbean I (2003)

Captain Jack Sparrow is on a quest to save the governor's daughter who has been kidnapped, with the help of a young blacksmith who is in love with her. A magical world of pirates and treasures which includes unforgettable characters and wonderful places and events.

Johnny Depp plays a comic character which has gained a huge fandom during this films and its several sequels.

Also starring: Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush

Public Enemies (2009)

In the 1930ies, John Dillinger is a notorious gangster who profits from failures of the system in the USA, and successfully robs banks with his gang. When he becomes a popular figure, FBI head J. Edgar Hoover wants to hunt his down at any cost. A thrilling crime biography.

Johnny Depp plays a fascinating criminal who can win the support of the people and also the audience.

Also starring: Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Carey Mulligan, Jason Clarke, Giovanni Ribisi

Finding Neverland (2004)

Created by director Marc Forster, this film is based on the life of author J.M. Barrie and the inspiration for Peter Pan. Barrie makes the acquaintance of a charming family of a young widow and her sons, and starts spending time with them. A magical adventure for the boys follows, as his imagination creates comfort and distractions for them. A beautiful tale.

Johnny Depp plays a charming writer who wins over not only the children but also the audience.

Also starring: Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Dustin Hoffman

Waiting for the Barbarians (2019)

An adaptation of the novel by renowned novelist J.M. Coetzee (winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature), this recent film is set in an unnamed country but addresses very universal topics. A magistrate lives a peaceful life ruling his outpost close to the border of an empire, but when a cruel colonel arrives and starts to change the order of things, the balance breaks. A powerful story of ruling and suppression.

Johnny Depp plays a vicious character, which is a rare treat and a great pleasure for the audience.

Also starring: Mark Rylance, Robert Pattinson, Greta Scacci, Sam Reid

What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

In another touching film by director Lasse Hallström, an unusual family struggles with everyday life. Gilbert Grape not only has to take care of his mentally disabled little brother (the first big, critically acclaimed role of DiCaprio), but also needs to step up because his mother is so obese that she is unable to take care of the family. Finding himself and his own happiness in this time is not an easy feat for him under these trying circumstances.

Johnny Depp plays a young man trying to find himself in a touching performance.

Also starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis, Mary Steenburgen, John C. Reilly

Black Mass (2015)

Another real criminal portrayed by Depp, this time a notorious Boston mobster named Whitey Bulger. Famous for his ties to the political world with a brother in the state senate, Bulger is not only fighting enemies of the law but also the Italian mafia which is growing. A thrilling mafia film with an amazing all-star cast.

Johnny Depp plays a notorious cruel gangster in an uncanny performance, which brings out a different side of his talent.

Also starring: Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kevin Bacon, Dakota Johnson, Jesse Plemons, Peter Saarsgard, Corey Stoll

The Tourist (2010)

Created by Oscar-winning German director Henckel von Donnersmarck, this action film is probably not the greatest of its genre, but still a performance I like. An American tourist is travelling around Europe and meets a mysterious beautiful woman. They both travel to Venice, where is being used as a decoy in a criminal play. 

Johnny Depp plays an innocent tourist getting involved in a dangerous situation, in a role that lives from his acting with Angelina Jolie.

Also starring: Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany, Timothy Dalton, Rufus Sewell