The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
A man of many hats both figuratively and literally , Johnny Depphas had one of the most impressively various acting careers in history , even earning himself a Golden Globe for his talents . From Edward Scissorhands and Jack Sparrow to Willy Wonka and Sweeney Todd , Depp ’s cinematic resume extends through any and all areas of acting .
However , despite his innumerable Greco-Roman characters , there are even more cinema this unrestrained - hatter has starred in that most never have it off about , extend all the way back to his starting time in 1984 . Screenplays , director ’s cutting , and node appearances all by Johnny have lessen into the shadow of his bigger works : some for good ground , others by way of Hollywood .
Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)
This was Johnny Depp ’s acting entry circa 1984 , and what a launching it was , as he ’s butchered alive by the knife - wielding nightmare himself , Freddy Krueger(Robert Englund ) . Starring as Nancy Thompson ’s ( Heather Langenkamp ) knavish boyfriend , Glen Lantz , Depp plays a small part in the film but goes out in a big way .
Krueger warns Nancy that at the CVA of midnight , he will kill someone she loves . As the clock strikes 12 , Glen ’s bottom open like a pit and sucks him down into the nightmarish abyss , only to be be sick back out into the room , blood and guts and all . spill about Depp exploding onto the scene !
Sherlock Gnomes (2018)
A subsequence toGnomeo and Juliet(2014 ) , this animated adventure sport the active duo alongside another historical pair : Sherlock dwarf ( Johnny Depp ) and Doctor Watson ( Chiwetel Ejiofor ) . Together the four gnomes ship on a deputation to solve a mystery full of twists , turns , action , laughs , and a whole sight of Elton John .
vocalise the famous investigator , Depp ’s Sherlock is brightly witty , yet self - centered and chesty . Focusing on motif of friendship and teamwork , the film show that even the most awesome detective in the world is nothing without his " gnomies . "
Platoon (1986)
A gruesomely realistic portrayal of the Vietnam War , Platoonfollows an American squad of soldiers as they battle both the enemy and themselves . Depp had a minor part in the picture show playing Gator Lerner , the platoon ’s Vietnamese translator .
He star alongside a platoon of genius soldier led by Willem Dafoe and Tom Berenger , featuring Charlie Sheen , John McGinley and Forest Whitaker . Oliver Stone ’s masterpiecewas honored with Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director , along with Golden Earth for the same , plus20 other laurels .
Into The Woods (2014)
Arguably one of his stranger roles ( and that ’s enjoin a lot ) , Depp stars as the Big Bad Wolf in thismusical mashupof fairytales , in the end receiving critique from lover about his character ’s cringe - desirable vocal “ add up Here trivial Girl . ”
Sticking to the classical fairytale type , the Big Bad Wolf stalks Red Riding Hood ( Lilla Crawford ) through the woods to Granny ’s ( Annette Crosbie ) house , where he meet his death at the wrong end of a hunter ’s gun . Though it was only a shortsighted appearance , we were do by to the speech sound of Depp ’s singing , another talent in his all-encompassing repertory .
Benny And Joon (1993)
An authentic , feel - good dear tarradiddle for the ages , Benny and Joonstars Mary Stuart Masterson as Joon , a socially mar schizophrenic who imprint a remarkable kinship with the outre and talented Sam , meet by Johnny Depp .
Joon is care for by her blood brother Benny ( Aidan Quinn ) , who involve Sam into their place after a botched poker stakes . To Benny ’s surprise , Sam and Joon institute out the good in each other , constantly support the other through challenges and quirk , whilst descend in lovemaking all the same .
Private Resort (1985)
attach to by his best brother Ben ( Rob Morrow ) , Depp plays the smooth - talk teenage stud Jack in this quintessential 80s comedy . The two friend pass a weekend away at , you judge it , a secret resort , looking for beloved .
As always , plans go amiss as fuss ensues for the dynamical duo , due to youthful sexual love and sheer folly . Full of crummy one - liners and knockabout buffoonery , this early Depp film paved the way for his next piece in which he played the heartthrob .
The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
At first , Doctor Parnassus ’ ( Christopher Plummer)Imaginariumseems to be a cheaply run road - show circus made by misfits . Yet , behind the curtain lies an out of the question journey into the resourcefulness of the individual , where each is faced with the dichotomy of man ’s eccentric .
have a high stakes “ first to five souls ” deal with the Devil ( Tom Waits ) , those take inside the Imaginarium must opt veracious or wrong , as their souls are dependent on these decision . With each imagination alone , one charwoman ’s head trip inside determine the lover of her dreams : the super suave Mr. Depp .
Tusk (2014)
If you are look for one of the most weirdly entertaining pic of recent times , look no further thanTusk . An arrogant American podcaster , Wallace ( Justin Long ) , journeys to Canada , where he is play a trick on and trapped by a psychotic old man ( Michael Parks ) bent on turning him into a sea horse .
A disturbing mix of horror and comedy , the film would n’t be complete without the Wizard of Weird , Johnny Depp . Starring as poorly - accented Gallic detective Guy Lapointe , he precede Wallace ’s carbon monoxide gas - host and lady friend on a bizarre hunt through the Great White North to find their two - tusked champion .
The Brave (1997)
write the screenplay with his brother , The Braveis an adaptation of the book of the same name and Depp ’s directorial launching . After its poor reviews in the United Kingdom , Depp make up one’s mind to keep it from viewers across the pond in the United States , which was possibly for the best .
Raphael ( Johnny Depp ) is a native American struggling to make ends meet for his family . He meets McCarthy ( Marlon Brando ) who offers him a monumental sum of money … under one condition . Raphael must star as the lead victim in McCarthy ’s snuff movie . The interrogative sentence stay : continue struggling through life ? Or make the ultimate sacrifice for his family ?
Divine Rapture (1995)
Unlike the relief of his moving-picture show , Divine Raptureis an unfinished project . destine to be a full - length comedy , only about 20 bit of footage was fritter before receiving word that the production company ’s budget had crashed and the shooting stopped .
The film succeed Mary ( Debra Winger ) , who after presume dead rise from her casket and is praised as a savior nonsuch . In what would have been a big comedic pull , it turns out Mary never go but rather has a disorderliness that just lowers her heart rate to deathly slow stop number . The film could have been great , but deplorably never was .
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