TOP-10 Johnny Depp Movies, Ranked from Good to Best

Johnny's film career began back in 1984, with the release of the very first A Nightmare on Elm Street. And it continues to this day, despite some difficulties associated with legal cases. In this article, we've compiled a list of Depp's most interesting films.

A film adaptation of a nonfiction book about American crime in the 1930s. The story centers on the real-life gangster John Dillinger. He robbed banks and trains, and also orchestrated prison breaks. Along the way, he had to kill law enforcement officers, including federal agents. As in real life, the film's protagonist's fate was tragic.

A very specific film that depicts the effects of illegal substances. There's no excessive moralizing or, especially, approval, here; only a demonstration of a distorted consciousness that can lead to nothing good. Like the original novel, the film is a wicked satire on human society.

Some film fans treat musicals with slight disdain and don't consider them serious films. However, even they should check out Les Miserables (2012), The Phantom of the Opera, and Sweeney Todd. The latter film, with its cold and dark tones, is slightly reminiscent of Sleepy Hollow, which we'll discuss later. However, the plot of the murderous barber turned out to be quite different. The film's strengths include its Victorian English setting.

A touching and somewhat naive fairy tale from Tim Burton. It's about an automaton, an artificial human with scissor blades instead of hands. The boy tries to become an equal member of society, but people have a hard time accepting him. As a result, he faces misunderstanding, jealousy, and outright anger.

A crime drama based on the true story of FBI agent Joseph Dominick Pistone. He was infiltrated into a mafia family and acted as an informant. Over time, he became immersed in the world of Italian gangsters and felt like a true bandit. Despite the serious subject matter, the film has plenty of funny moments. It's easy to watch and is sure to appeal to genre fans. Special mention should go to Al Pacino's performance and Michael Madsen's charisma.

A film adaptation of the biography of Edward Wood Jr., considered the worst director of all time. His films are truly uninteresting, but the story of this would-be director turned out to be fascinating. Ed Wood's films received scathing reviews from critics and were completely unpopular with audiences, but he managed to find sponsors and attract famous actors who were already past their prime. Among them was Bela Lugosi, who played Dracula in the 1931 horror classic. We recommend this film to anyone interested in how cinema works.

Platoon was directed by a real Vietnam War veteran. And it turned out to be one of the most powerful statements on the subject. In addition to depicting combat clashes, it also featured brutality against civilians, personal vendettas, and friendly fire. However, Johnny Depp's role is quite small. In the mid-1980s, he was still a little-known actor.

Captain Jack Sparrow is Johnny Depp's most famous role. And the film about pirates was incredibly successful at the box office. It combines fast-paced action, charismatic characters, excellent humor, and a pirate setting with fantasy elements, rare for the early 2000s. If you enjoy it, you can check out the direct sequels. Dead Man's Chest and At World's End were every bit as good as The Curse of the Black Pearl.

This modern adaptation of Agatha Christie's detective classic is a thrilling watch. The familiar story takes on new colors thanks to beautiful cinematography, dynamic shooting, and an excellent cast. In addition to Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe and Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot.

A film based on the short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving, turned out to be an atypical Tim Burton film. Instead of his signature cartoonish horrors, we saw a dense atmosphere, beautifully crafted mysticism, and the drama of a protagonist who didn't believe in the supernatural until he encountered it firsthand. Sleepy Hollow won an Oscar for its production design.

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