The role: The movie might be called “Benny” and Joon, but it’s Depp’s Sam who dominates, wooing the unbalanced Joon with tricks, jokes and real affection.

It’s a chance for Depp to both indulge his crazier side, but also show the sweetness that he can display when called upon.

Jack Sparrow-o-meter: A way with unruly women? Making a spectacle of himself in public? A pirate if ever I saw one. 8/10.