Talented and versatile, Natalie Portman is an artist who knows how to succeed both in front of the camera and behind it. Check out her top six films.
A fixture in blockbuster films, Natalie Portman has become one of the best-known and most awarded actresses today, having received statuettes from the Oscars, Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild. But all this talent didn’t emerge overnight. The actress began her career at just 12 years old, in cinema Lion by director Luc Besson (Taxi) and was able to mature in front of the cameras.
Throughout his career, he has starred in films by major directors such as Woody Allen (Everyone says I love you) and Tim Burton (Mars attacks!). And so, it wasn’t long before her brilliant performance made her one of Hollywood’s most beloved actresses.
Born Neta-Lee Hershlag, the Israeli-American actress and director also graduated from Harvard University with a degree in psychology in 2003, proving she’s also invested in a career behind the camera.
The fact is, whether she plays iconic characters like Jacqueline Kennedy or directs feature films like New York, I love youNatalie always gives her all in her work.
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6- Black Swan
Nothing better to start this list than a film that earned Natalie the Oscar for Best Actress, Golden Globe, SAG Award, BAFTA, among others. In the film she plays Nina, a dancer who is about to replace Beth MacIntyre (Winona Ryder), the principal dancer of a company, in the show Black Swan.
The problem is the difficulty in interpersonal relationships, especially with the mother. Added to this is the pressure her coach puts on her and the other mental issues she faces. The consequence is that the dancer ends up going crazy and develops a fixation with her colleague Lilly (Mila Kunis) that makes her lose her way.
Directed by Darren Aronofsky (the same man who wrote the acclaimed Mother! Requiem for a dream AND The whale), Black Swan has become one of the most popular films today and to bring Nina to life, Portman had to lose around 10 kilos by doing intense preparation.
Anyone who wants to see it can find it on Star+.
5- V for Vendetta
Based on the British comic V for Vendetta,the film V for Vendetta is set in a dystopian future where society is ruled by a fascist dictator. In contrast to this regime, a masked man appears, known by the code name V, who seeks to combat the absurdities to which everyone is subjected.
One day, he saves Evey (Portman), a working-class woman working at a state-run television company, from being sexually assaulted by two government officials.
From that moment on their lives are intertwined and while V tries to call for a popular revolution, Evey struggles to discover the true identity of the masked subversive.
With a budget of 50 million dollars, the film by director James McTeigue (The Raven) has become one of the most important science fiction of recent times, precisely because it focuses on the consequences of totalitarianism.
To make the film, Portman had to shave her real hair. Those who want to see it on stage can find the film on HBO Max.
4- Closer: too close
It is impossible to talk about the best films with Natalie Portman without mentioning this novel that mixes a pinch of drama with thriller and has become a favorite of the public.
In the film, Portman plays Alice, a prostitute who serves as a muse for Dan (Jude Law), a man who is trying to gain confidence to win Anna (Julia Roberts), his true love. It turns out that this Anna is married to Larry (Clive Owen).
And it is in the midst of this complicated web of romance, that the four involved discover they are closer to each other than they could have imagined.
For her portrayal of Alice, Portman received her first Oscar nomination, and despite not taking home the golden statuette, she received a Golden Globe in the Best Supporting Actress category.
Who wants to give this star-studded film a chance? released in 2004you can find it on Prime Video, Netflix, Apple TV+ e Google Play.
3- Jackie
After living like a prostitute CloserNatalie got the chance to play Jacqueline Kennedy, the First Lady of the United States who was widowed after her husband was shot and killed during a caravan hit in Dallas in 1963.
The film follows the first days after the crime and shows how Jaqueline dealt with grief, external pressure and press speculation.
Written by journalist Noah Oppenheim, the film remained faithful to the real facts, taking poetic license only in emotional details; after all, there’s no way to know how Jaqueline actually felt.
In addition to Portman, nominated for an Oscar for her performance, the cast includes John Hurt, Peter Sarsgaard and Greta Gerwig (the director of Barbie). Anyone who wants to watch Jackie can find it on HBO Max, Apple TV+ and Google Play.
2- Sex without strings
Proving that she can also make romantic comedies, Portman starred in 2011 Sex with no strings attachedfilm in which he is the protagonist Ashton Kutcher. In the plot she plays Emma, ​​a doctor who works 80 hours a week and is looking for a partner who doesn’t require too much attention. She then agrees to go out with Adam, an old colleague who is also looking for casual sex.
His goal is to forget that he was abandoned by Vanessa (Ophelia Lovibond) and that his ex is now dating his father. It turns out that with so many encounters, their feelings begin to change and what was just a friendship with benefits turns into true love. With a predictable but funny script, the film manages to bring a good laugh to the audience.
please note it Sex with no strings attached has pretty much the same plot as Colorful friendshipwith Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake, and both came out in 2011. The curiosity is that years later, Mila and Ashton would get married and that shortly before recording the feature film, Portman and Mila starred in the acclaimed Black Swan.
Filled with coincidences of fate, the fact is that both films are fun and enjoyable to watch. If you want to give Portman a chance, you’ll find it on Globoplay, Apple TV+, Google Play and Microsoft.
1- Thor: The Dark World
Proving her versatility once again, Portman starred in the second film of the Thor. The film was released in 2013 and shows the hero (played by Chris Hemsworth) leading battles to win peace between the Nine Kingdoms.
Meanwhile, the elf Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) awakens thirsting for vengeance and ready to spread darkness across the world. It is from that moment on that Thor must team up with his friends Volstagg (Ray Stevenson), Sif (Jaimie Alexander) and even his brother. Loki (Tom Hiddleston) to save the universe. As if that weren’t enough, he also meets his beloved Jane Foster (Natalie), whose life is in danger.
Marking Natalie’s first appearance as the Marvel character, the film also brought other big names to the cast, such as Anthony Hopkins, the eternal Hannibal.
Anyone who wants to watch the Thor: Dark Worldyou can find it on Disney+.
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