December 16, 2007
Johnny Depp at his best
I first fell in love with Johnny Depp when he played the title role in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. His portrayal of the angst-ridden, too young father-figure to three siblings was masterful. The role must have been very challenging as Gilbert interacted with tenderness and sensitivity to his morbidly obese mother and mentally and emotionally challenged brother, then with anger and indignation at his overbearing mistress and obtuse neighbors. Yet Johnny Depp brought Gilbert deftly to life and made him very real, very human. I’m not sure how others reacted, but I kept wanting to hug him and tell him that his life was going to turn out okay. I guess he brought out the mother in me. 
I had to divest myself of those feeling, though, when I fell in a different kind of love with Depp’s Don Juan DeMarco. His over-the-top portrayal of the self-proclaimed world’s greatest lover made me a Depp fan for life. It’s one of my favorite movies of all time. Answer me honestly ladies: when he boldly declared that no woman had ever left him unsatisfied, didn’t you want to test the premise, right that very minute? I may give the impression of stodgy old-maidishness, but I melt every time I listen to his opening monolog in which he seductively describes the tenderness and attention that a woman desires. Yes, oh yes! Surely I’m not the only one who could, without conscience, strangle the object of his affections for the opportunity slip into her place. I’ll admit I’m vulnerable to bringing loathsome situation ethics into play where Johnny Depp is concerned.
It’s only natural, then, that I had to visit the official Sweeney Todd movie site to see what my heart throb has in store fo us next. The combination of Tim Burton directing Johnny Depp is simply irresistable! I’m not looking forward to my favorite romantic lead depicting a murderous fiend - surely that will wreak havoc on my fantasy life. But it’s a musical, so the prospect of Johnny singing and dancing through my dreams, even with murderous intent, holds promise. I think I could learn to love him as a villain, just this this once. 
Sweeny Todd will be in theaters everwhere on December 21st, just in time for Christmas. If you don’t know why Johnny Depp makes my heart race and my head spin, check out the official website, then visit Sweeney Todd on MySpace for another peek at Hollywood’s hottest hunk. A little dark drama is just what’s needed to bring balance to an oversweetened holiday season, don’t you think? I’ll see you at the theater on opening day!
[tags]entertainment, Johnny Depp, movies, Sweeny Todd[/tags]
Posted by skeet @ 11:31 pm • Entertainment
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December 17th, 2007 at 9:41 pm, SwampHag Says:
Oh ya, baby. What you said…..
(My journey to Johnny Depp fandom follows yours exactly. And it annoys the hell outta me that he’s reached stardom for something as boring as the Pirate series.)
December 17th, 2007 at 10:15 pm, Jade Says:
I’m dying a little inside because I already promised Ryan we’d watch National Treasure this weekend. I don’t know how long I’ll have to wait to see Sweeney Todd.
And after reading your post, I think it’s finally time to pull Don Juan DeMarco out of the ‘haven’t watched yet’ section of my Johnny Depp collection…
December 18th, 2007 at 8:05 am, skeet Says:
Was Johnny Depp not a star before the Pirates, Swamp Hag? I don’t pay much attention to Hollywood & don’t know who’s hot and who’s not (according to them.) I only just recently watched the first two Pirate movies when they came on TV. Despite JDs hunkiness I think I slept through both. Kinda lame, hm?
December 18th, 2007 at 8:12 am, skeet Says:
You take him to National Treasure, he takes you to Sweeny Todd, Jade. Problem solved!
Oh, you must watch Don Juan DeMarco! Fun & funny & … um … major hotness! Oh, and you probably won’t believe this, but Brando - old & obese - also incredibly sexy as Don Juan’s shrink! Both he and Johnny Depp have incredible charisma in their roles. Oh, just go watch! You can come back & thank me afterwards, lol! :F
December 18th, 2007 at 11:42 am, Whim Says:
I saw the musical years ago. I think Johnny Depp will be perfect for the part!
December 19th, 2007 at 9:22 am, Crafty Gal Says:
Johnny Depp is one of the best actors of all time. His choice of characters only reflects his exceptional talent.
December 19th, 2007 at 7:23 pm, skeet Says:
I know the story, Whim, but haven’t seen the musical. I’m really looking forward to seeing what Johnny Depp does with the role!
December 19th, 2007 at 11:44 pm, skeet Says:
I agree, Crafty Gal. Johnny Depp has played an amazing range of roles and carries them all masterfully. I’m always excited to see what he’ll pull off next because he always does pull it off, no matter what the role demands.