not, of course, counting Pirates of the Caribbean, which isn't out yet.
I'm having a Johnny Depp Fest, and we've decided definitely to do Benny and Joon, but we want to do another one. The main three we're considering at the moment are:
Edward Scissorhands What's Eating Gilbert Grape Chocolat
But I'm open to suggestions. Anyone? Help? Since I'm so indecisive?
Jen
Posted by Robespierre (Member # 5779) on :
"Blow"
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
All of those movies are great! Of those three, my favorite is Chocolat. The other actors are fabulous and I found the story quite compelling.
If you're up for something a little more strange, Sleepy Hollow is another good Depp movie.
[ October 09, 2003, 11:44 AM: Message edited by: ludosti ]
Posted by SirReal (Member # 5257) on :
Although it's not my favorite movie, his performance in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is outstanding. You can't go wrong with Benny and Joon. Just a side note, I just finished working on Neverland, a movie in which Depp plays the author of Peter Pan, James Barrie. His performance is AMAZING. He's got to be one of the most versatile actors of modern Film.
Posted by Toretha (Member # 2233) on :
We've already decided on Benny and Joon, and Fyfe refuses Don Juan, which is hikarious. My vote is still for Don Juan, Jen, but after that Chocolat! Choclate, not saddness!
Posted by Toretha (Member # 2233) on :
And Fyfe, how on earth is it that you're posting??? You're in school! *is shocked at her sister's badness*
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
I vote for Benny and June.
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Ed Wood is one of my favorite comedies. Depp plays the role with a dead-pan panache that is perfect for Wood's sincere yet loony mediocrity.
Donnie Brasco and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas would be my other choices, with Gilbert Grape, Chocolat, and the Ninth Gate as runners up. You really can't go wrong with Depp, he always turns out a good performance. He's one of my favorite actors. I can't wait to see his 3-armed man character in Once upon a time in Mexico.
[ October 09, 2003, 12:58 PM: Message edited by: Morbo ]
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
Edward Scissorhands is one of the best movies ever made. Which is one reason I'm so excited about Tim Burton doing Willy Wonka.
Posted by Sopwith (Member # 4640) on :
Benny and Joon would be my vote, too, but I'm a huge fan of Keaton, Chaplin and Lloyd. Honestly, though, Depp's got a history of stellar performances behind him. Quirky roles, without a doubt, but oftentimes masterfully handled.
BTW, Sleepy Hollow was pretty good, too. But could you imagine being on set with Depp, Tim Burton, Christina Ricci, Jeffery Jones and Christopher Walken? Talk about being surrounded by extremely talented but creepy folks.
Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :
My wife's been making a Johnny Depp fan site (plug: www.deppraved.com) and we spent two weeks watching every movie he's been in. Haven't done Arizona Dream cos it's tough to find, and we skipped the Nightmare movies because we weren't interested. If, by some chance, you get ahold of the movie Private Resort, do not watch it. It's an early 80's teen sex comedy. You do, in fact, get to see Johnny Depp naked, along with a bunch of other people, but it's in the running for Worst Movie I Have Ever, Ever Seen.
I'd vote Don Juan, then Chocolat, then Ed Wood.
Posted by Book (Member # 5500) on :
He did a good job in Ninth Gate, but it was very disappointing, overall. I don't reccomend. Benny and Joon's good, I watched that about a week ago.
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
The Ninth Gate was a very odd film. I have mixed feelings about it. Parts I loved and parts I hated. It's worth watching at least once though.
[ October 09, 2003, 02:28 PM: Message edited by: Morbo ]
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Excluding Pirates, of course... hmm.
Edward Scissorhands, Don Juan DeMarco, Ed Wood, and most recently , Once Upon a Time in Mexico. Brilliant.
Um, what was the name of the movie where he was a drag queen who smuggled a writer's manuscripts out of prison? I really wanted to see that one.
I have this terrible habit of mis-saying What's eating Gilbert Grape. I always say "Who's" which is very awkward, and people laugh at me.
In any case, he's really good in everything I've seen him in.
Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :
I'll throw in a vote for Fear and Loathing.
One of the funniest movies ever.
Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :
Olivet: Before Night Falls. He's only onscreen for a short time, but it's worth seeing. Oh, and the rest of the movie is pretty good, too, I guess.
[ October 09, 2003, 04:39 PM: Message edited by: Chris Bridges ]
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
My ranking of the ones on video would be:
1. Edward Scissorhands 2. What's Eating Gilbert Grape? 3. Sleepy Hollow 4. Chocolate 5. The Ninth Gate 6. Ed Wood
He was hilarious and brilliant in Once Upon a Time in Mexico. There's a scene with him and Danny Trejo that tears streaming down my face from laughing. I cannot wait for that DVD.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Danny Trejo was also excellent in that movie. He doesn't get a lot of roles outside the "thug" but he's been a real activist and seems like a great person.
Anyways, if anyone HASN'T seen Once Upon a Time in Mexico, please, DO IT NOW.
Why are you still here? Get OUT!
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
Danny Trejo is indeed the man. I would love to see him in non-Robert Rodriguez movies. That shot of him pointing that gun and grinning from ear to ear was hysterical.
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