For me, this movie was the breakout role for Depp. He was the pretty boy on Jump Street and this was the first of many movies where he showed what an amazing character actor he is and how funny he is.
Prior to this film, I thought he was just another teen idol on TV that would never make it anywhere else (I disliked 21 Jump Street).
I'm trying to figure out why people keep saying this. I've just rewatched the entire show, and there wasn't anything particularly 'pretty boy' like about Tom Hanson.
He grows and develops as a character; in the beginning, he entered the Jump Street program as a square police officer (who likes BOWLING) and as time goes on, he does becomes quite angst-y, but still maintains a sense of humor, not to mention his chemistry with Peter DeLuise (Doug Penhall).
He had a lot of bright shining acting moments in drama too. Watch Orpheus 3.3. for example.
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