Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp "Public Enemies"

Johnny Depp may be the sexiest gangster ever in Michael Mann's stylish, brutal heist movie
By Stephanie Zacharek Jul 1, 2009

  • Upcoming movies: Awesome or awful?

    Terry Gilliam and Tim Burton's latest, Britney and Lindsay do Bergman, and leaked Anne Frank-David Mamet dialogue
    By Andrew O'Hehir August 18, 2009

  • Zac Efron and the twilight of the teen idol

    The "High School Musical" pinup wants to shed his cheesy image. Can he succeed? Plus: A look at the heartthrobs who made the leap to adult fame.
    By Sarah Hepola March 26, 2009

  • Bedtime for "Gonzo"

    Alex Gibney talks about his Oscar-winning "Taxi to the Dark Side" and his new look at Hunter S. Thompson, American hero. (Plus: Audio podcast.)
    By Andrew O'Hehir July 4, 2008

  • Heroes of Katrina, ghost of "Gonzo"

    An electrifying Katrina documentary blows the doors off at Sundance, and Hunter S. Thompson returns from the dead to eviscerate ski-resort Hollywood reptiles.
    By Andrew O'Hehir January 21, 2008

  • "Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street"

    Tim Burton's cinematic take on Stephen Sondheim's ultra-dark stage musical is about as satisfying as a tasteless meat pie.
    By Stephanie Zacharek December 21, 2007

  • A rainbow coalition of pirates

    The most realistic plot twist in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" is the inclusion of an Indian who actually fought, and defeated, the British East India Company.
    By Andrew Leonard May 29, 2007

  • "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End"

    Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley and crew sail back into theaters. Send in the hook!
    By Stephanie Zacharek May 25, 2007

  • "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"

    Sigh, mateys. Johnny Depp and Keira Knightley manage to sparkle, but this overstuffed sequel is no treasure.
    By Stephanie Zacharek July 7, 2006

  • "Tim Burton's Corpse Bride"

    This Victorian Gothic love letter from the Land of the Undead brims with life.
    By Stephanie Zacharek September 16, 2005

  • "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"

    Tim Burton's psychedelic take on Roald Dahl's classic book is satisfying and delicious -- or at least completely nutty and fascinating.
    By Stephanie Zacharek July 15, 2005

  • Method madness

    Barriers are breaking down between British and American acting styles as stars like Johnny Depp, Claire Danes, and Samantha Morton embrace a dynamic naturalism.
    By Charles Taylor November 18, 2004

  • "Finding Neverland"

    Johnny Depp soars high as "Peter Pan" playwright J.M. Barrie, but this movie doesn't ever quite take off.
    By Stephanie Zacharek November 12, 2004

  • "Secret Window"

    John Turturro is cleverly creepy and Johnny Depp appropriately tangle-haired and crotchety, but the real star of this Stephen King adaptation is the couch.
    By Stephanie Zacharek March 12, 2004

  • Will Jake and Heath shatter Hollywood's taboo against gay sex?

    Director Ang Lee is set to cast Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger in "Brokeback Mountain," a story of two cowboys in love. But are studios -- and audiences -- ready for a passionate big-screen kiss between men?
    By Rebecca Traister January 14, 2004

  • "Once Upon a Time in Mexico"

    Robert Rodriguez's gun-slingin', car-chasin' joyous mess of a movie -- featuring Johnny Depp, Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and more -- is also a political allegory on an epic scale.
    By Andrew O'Hehir September 12, 2003

  • "Lost in La Mancha"

    What went wrong with Terry Gilliam's dream of making a big-budget "Don Quixote" movie? As this documentary makes painfully clear, everything.
    By Stephanie Zacharek January 31, 2003

  • She depends on Mike

    Zeta-Jones pooh-poohs diaper slam about her old man; brew-ha-ha for beery Courtney and David; Sharon has Depp thoughts about Ozzy biopic.
    By Amy Reiter October 31, 2002

  • Bin Laden in the sky with diamonds

    Depp proposes trippy Afghan solution; dildos penetrate "Panic Room" set; Cruise clarifies gay position. Plus: Still more news from Stalkersville!
    By Amy Reiter February 8, 2002

  • Billy Bob faces reality

    Mr. Jolie acknowledges audience's limits; the Hulk ain't Lou? Incredible! Plus: Rest easy, Jacko's anthrax-free!
    By Amy Reiter November 8, 2001

  • "From Hell"

    The Hughes brothers' portrait of Jack the Ripper and Victorian England misses the intricate and disturbing nature of the graphic novel on which their film is based.
    By Charles Taylor October 19, 2001

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Tuesday, July 31, 2001
    By Joyce Millman July 31, 2001

  • It's gong to be good!

    Clooney rescues meaty Chuck Barris flick; Britney's beau smooched Destiny's Child front woman; Halle Berry sets mind, body free; and Lorraine Bracco can't fasten a bra!
    By Amy Reiter June 27, 2001

  • Christina Ricci

    Her latest role, in "The Man Who Cried," casts her as a Jewish refugee during World War II who has a hot thing with Johnny Depp.
    By Stephen Lemons June 1, 2001

  • Not just another pretty face

    Johnny Depp was supposed to be another TV idol. But the beautifully underplayed roles -- like the voracious dealer in "Blow" -- are adding up to a career.
    By Stephanie Zacharek April 19, 2001
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