You know, I can't recall enjoying/loving/lusting after a character this much in a *long* time. (Like, say, my lasting obsession with Prince Dirk Blackpool from Wizards and Warriors.) Honestly.
My proverbial tri-cornered hat is off to the brilliant Johnny Depp for crafting the character of Captain Jack Sparrow in the way that he did. And for having the courage to stick with his initial vision in the first film, no matter the mutterings. This pirate who sways by land is single-minded, comically charming and seems more than slightly mental - savvy? But Jack's a crafty one and I love to watch him wind his way through the films, while wishing heartily for much more screen time.
When you think of what the studio probably wanted and thankfully didn't get (which is noted in some of the interview links for POTC: Curse of the Black Pearl below) this characterization shines the brighter as an artistic statement. Hey, I love Disney flicks, but you have to admit that many of them contain stock formulas and predictable characters. Thanks to Depp, we get wowed by a pirate that we've never gotten to see before. Huzzah!
Below, I've compiled a number of links directly related to the character of Captain Jack Sparrow. We've got Mr. Depp talking about dear old Jack, cast interviews where Johnny/Jack are mentioned, a few reviews, costume sites, Jack Sparrow related sites and the official site, of course. All the links open in new windows.
And now, if you'll be very kind - go, sail the links and enjoy the voyage (and go easy on the goods, darling)!
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Official POTC Disney Site Dead Man's Chest
Official Site
Captain Jack Sparrow Costume Studies
Jack Sparrow Costume Study#1
Jack Sparrow Costume Study#2
POTC: Curse Of The Black Pearl
Johnny Depp: Never Underestimate Genius Cinecon.com's Interview: Johnny Depp "Pirates of the
Caribbean
Cinecon's Interview: Johnny Depp
filmforce's Interview: A Conversation with Johnny Depp
SciFi.com's Interview - It's a pirate's life for Johnny
Depp and other seaworthy stars
Orlando Bloom Interview
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POTC: Dead Man's Chest About.com - Johnny Depp Talks About POTC: Dead Man's Chest MovieWeb.com - INTERVIEW: Johnny Depp Is Captain Jack Sparrow In POTC: Dead Man's Chest filmfocus.co.uk - Exclusive Interview with Johnny Depp - POTC: Dead Man's Chest IGN FilmForce - Interview with Johnny Depp - FilmForce spends some time with the captain
Misc. Jack Related
Wikipedia - Captain Jack Sparrow
Captain Jack Sparrow Character Analysis
POTC Sue Of The
Day Ministry Of
Rum
Johnny In General
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