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There are many parallels between Depp's performance here and that of James Mason (with an Irish accent) in the classic film Odd Man Out. Both are also a credit to the world of cinema and icons of their generation. An unusual film and a brave decision for Depp to take on this role, but it really works and the result is a very entertaining (if somewhat dark) movie.

10.)Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street')

Then of course there is his latest performance as Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street where he again works with auteur Tim Burton to create a modern-day masterpiece. Even though he slits his way though a good number of throats in the film, singing in a Cockney accent as he goes, we still manage to feel sorry for him and hope he gets his revenge on Judge Turpin who has destroyed his life. The moto of Sweeney Todd is 'never forgive, never forget' and we won't forget Depp's superb performance in a while,. Especially since another modern day icon was born out of this film: Todd with the knife in the air, white streak in his hair and revenge on his mind. Sheer genius.

It's tough to identify Depp's top ten performances when he also starred in the likes of Ed Wood, Blow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Astronaut's Wife, Ninth Gate, Nick of Time, Secret Window, Cry Baby, Don Juan DeMarco, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Donnie Brasco. Expect more great things in the future from this guy, he is the real deal.

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