August 3, 2005 – The Hollywood Reporter – Martin A. Grove – (2) With about $153 million under its domestic boxoffice belt the PG rated “Charlie” is a solid success, much of which can be credited to its star Johnny Depp. After emerging as a superstar in Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean,” Depp’s become an above-the-title powerhouse. Depp, by the way, was one of the few big stars with movies out this summer who didn’t make controversial headlines. As Depp is no stranger to media controversy, it’s possible he was making a point of being on his best behavior…
