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Johnny Depp: 'I couldn't give a rat's arse about Rum Diary success'

Published Sunday, Nov 13 2011, 22:24 GMT | By Paul Millar | 9 comments

Johnny Depp has said that he is unfazed by The Rum Diary's lack of success.

The 48-year-old's film, also starring Aaron Eckhart and Amber Heard, has flopped at the US box office since its release at the end of last month.

The actor told Bang Showbiz: "It's always a crapshoot, and really if you have that in your head while you're making a movie, the process would become something very different.

"No, I couldn't give a rat's arse [about the money], not really. I believe that this film, regardless of what it makes in, you know, Wichita, Kansas, this week - which is probably about $13 - it doesn't make any difference."

The star also said that he believes that the movie, based on the novel of the same name, will stand the test of time.

Depp continued: "I believe that this film will have a shelf life. I think it will stick around and people will watch it and enjoy it.

"It's something that will be more appreciated over here [in Europe], I think. Because it's - well, I think it's an intelligent film. And a lot of times, outside the big cities in the States, they don't want that."

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Watch the trailer for The Rum Diary below: