Not so famous walk
Who the heck decides who gets honored with
a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Ken Hanson
Whoever has that dubious honor is smoking
big boulders of crack.
Last week actor Johnny Depp was immortalized
in cement along the glittering streets of Hollywood.
Not bad for a guy who started his big career
on "21 Jump Street."
Granted, Depp's performances are better
than average, but his films have generally not been box office blockbusters.
I mean look at his movie debut, "A Nightmare
on Elm Street."
Yeah, it was a great horror film back in
1984 when it was released, but it has not gone down in history as one of
Hollywood's greatest movies.
Other Depp flops, I mean films, include
"Edward Scissorhands," "Ed Wood," and "Benny and June."
"Benny and June" was not the instant hit
it was cracked up to be.
I hope that is not what gave Depp his very
own star.
That flick was absolute garbage.
Depp's portrayal of an undercover cop in
"Donnie Brasco" was one of his better performances, but was hardly worth
a star on the Walk of Fame.
Maybe Depp's new flick, "Sleepy Hollow"
will shed new light on Hollywood's infatuation with him.
Nonetheless, with the team comprised of
Depp, director Tim Burton and actress Christina Ricci, the film should
be a great movie.
"Sleepy Hollow" may validate Depp's recent
honorarium.
The only role in which Depp has proven
himself to be a great character actor is in "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas."
Abandoning all of his own mannerisms, he
completely took on the persona of his character.
But do two superb acting accomplishments
entitle someone to a star on the Walk of Fame?
Ken Hanson is the opinion editor. |
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