Some Will Make You Cry, Some Will Make You Laugh. Here Are The Top 10 Movies Starring Johnny Depp.

It is not easy to make a selection, from such a huge number of excellent films. Johnny is an unmistakable representative of his time, who has tried many genres and roles and starred not only in the "blockbusters", but also in some more alternative features.

10) Finding Neverland  (directed by Marc Forster, 2004)

The family drama came out a year after the premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean and marked the beginning of Johnny's new acting season. He wanted to pay more attention to his family and work on films that his children could watch. That's why he later appeared in films with fairy tale motifs, such as Alice in Wonderland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

This film has earned nominations and awards in various prestigious competitions. It was nominated for an Oscar in seven categories - film, music, design, costumes, editing, adapted screenplay and starring actor. However, in the end he won only one - Jan A.P. Kaczmarek won the award for the best music. James Matthew Barrie's biographical role is one of the best performances of this multi-faced king.

9) Sleepy Hollow (directed by Tim Burton, 1999)

The mysterious horror is about the American legend of the headless horseman who perished during the American Revolution. However, in a small settlement called Sleepy Hollow, the inhabitants mysteriously begin to die. New York investigator Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) appears on the scene, who, based on his rationality, pioneering methods and previous experience, does not believe in 'the supernatural'. But in addition to the terrifying spirit, he must pay attention to the conspiracies and intrigues of the upper classes. Will Ichabod find out the truth? Johnny portrayed a talented, wise and progressive man of this time, played against the backdrop of a dark and disgusting background. However, there is also humor, morbidity and elements of fantasy film. All these factors mixed an interesting and unconventional horror.

8) Blow (directed by Ted Demme, 2001)

The biographical crime drama depicts the rise of an average small-town young man, George Jung (Johnny Depp), to top of the drug supply chain. The real story will take viewers through a wider period of time, more precisely, starting from a small marijuana trade. In the 1970s, Jung succeeded in building an international network that still belongs among the drug legends of the United States. The classic American story of the rise and fall ended on the material greed of the main character. Johnny played two personalities rolled into the one character  - a young poor athlete versus an older crude rich man, whose positive side shines through his love for his "lifelong" partner, played by Penelope Cruz.

7) Edward Scissorhands (directed by Tim Burton, 1990)

Edward Scissorhands is the role, which took Johnny Depp to the heights of his stellar career. Who helped him? Director Tim Burton, of course, with whom they formed an interesting duo of unorthodox creators for several decades. Composer Danny Elfman joined them in this act. He added a gloomy and at the same time magical atmosphere to the whole film. The romantic drama with elements of the fantasy genre describes the story of pale and frightening Edward. However, he is a fragile, shy and very good in his heart. His conflict with the outside world does not occur because of his terrifying appearance, the real reason is the unadmirable human qualities - hatred, envy and injustice. These will only become apparent to the townspeople when the main character demonstrates his artistic dexterity and hidden feelings for the beautiful Peggy.

6) Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (directed by Gore Verbinski, 2003)

Captain Jack Sparrow is the most famous role of this actor. Since Johnny Depp starred in higher quality films, we ranked this fan-favourite blockbuster as no.6. The most famous pirate in Hollywood waters could have looked completely different. Actors such as Michael Keaton, Jim Carrey and Robert De Niro could have also played this role. But they did not believe in the success of the film. Hans Zimmer also had doubts, which is why Klaus Badelt composed the music for the first film. The Pirates of the Caribbean eventually experienced a huge triumph, became the fourth most profitable in 2003 and earned more than 650 million US dollars worldwide.

5) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (directed by Terry Gilliam, 1998)

The story reveals the unbridled journey of two friends, a journalist and a lawyer, from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. They both somehow forget their duties, and so in the following days they go crazy in the hotels and casinos of the sin city. The main characters take the level of entertainment to the next level with the help of endless supplies of drugs and alcohol. However, during narcotic pleasures, they quite often get into tragic situations, and it is in them that the acting skills of the insanely talented and incredibly high Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro come forward. In addition to the very high-quality performances of the main characters, we will also see a credible treatment of the book, and thus of the era environment and psychedelic states. The visual part is perfectly complemented by musical hits of the era of that time.

4) Donnie Brasco (directed by Mike Newell, 1997)

Crime drama from a mafia environment will take viewers to the New York underworld. According to real events, the story captures a successful seven-year operation during which FBI secret agent Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp) infiltrates a group of mobsters and documents their criminal activity. This film is not overly bloody, focuses more on the fragile relationships and psychological fragmentation of double agents. Al Pacino performs an even more impressive acting role. Both roles are well suited for their actors and the well-written screenplay (Paul Attanasio), has earned an Oscar nomination.

3) What's Eating Gilbert Grape (directed by Lasse Hallström, 1993)

The pleasant and emotional drama depicts the relationship between Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp) and his younger mentally handicapped brother Ernie (Leonardo DiCaprio), whom he guards every day like the greatest treasure on Earth. The role of the older sibling brings forth complex and difficult situations. Johnny portrayed a character from the crowd, a young sympathiser, while the only nineteen-year-old DiCaprio excellently masters the role of a mentally handicapped sibling. Both bravely expressed soulful emotions with their facial expressions and gestures.

2) Dead Man (directed by Jim Jarmusch, 1995)

The hard-to-digest film about the "dead man" transcends the genre boundaries of the western, while offering the viewer a dark existential drama richly complemented by black and white visuals and atypical guitar music. Young accountant William Blake (Johnny Depp) travels for a better job, but unexpected events come his way, after which he becomes a wanted fugitive. During the very slowly evolving atmosphere, William himself changes. The frightened elegant man becomes a ruthless murderer. Johnny took on this lesser-known role during his career boom. If you want to see a forgotten film with a minimum number of dialogues, which is a feast for the eyes and ears, be sure to give this atypical timeless western a chance.

1) Ed Wood (directed by Tim Burton, 1994)

Johnny Depp portrayed Ed Wood, a screenwriter and director who is one of the strangest figures in Hollywood history. During his many years, he made junk movies, and at the end of his career, even pornography. His works were characterised by low budgets, fast paced shoots and incredible bizarreness. The biographical drama with elements of comedy depicts Ed in the best years, when he created his best work. This film about the film captures the true atmosphere and the essence of cinema itself at the time. It also features unorthodox scenes from Wood's work, which are perfect for Johnny and his fellow actors. The film won two Oscars and was shot in black and white version, which paradoxically cost more than if the film was shot in colour. The cost of this film was more expensive than the budgets of all of Wood's features combined.