Published 17:00 IST, November 11th 2019
Natalie Portman: Five best movies to binge of the Oscar winning actor
Natalie Portman is reported to be one of the most versatile actors of Hollywood. Check out some of her phenomenal performances and her best movies here.
Natalie Portman made her debut as a child actor at the young age of 13 with the movie Leon: The Professional. She became a household name after she won the Oscar award nearly a decade after her debut. Natalie Portman has dabbled with many genres from thriller to romantic. The Israeli- American actor is known for choosing unconventional roles and she seems to have been creatively satisfied with her choice of roles. Her drastic transformation from a passionate dancer in Black Swan to a typical girl next door in No Strings Attached is nothing short of inspirational. Here are some of the best movies that the Garden State actor has worked in.
Black Swan (2010)
Natalie Portman essayed the role of a passionate ballerina in the Black Swan. Her role of Nina Sayers in the thriller won her the Oscar awards for Best Actress. The Darren Aronofsky directed movie also starred ace actors like Mila Kunis and Winona Ryder amongst others. Check out the poster here:
Jackie (2016)
Natalie Portman’s role as Jacqueline Kennedy in the movie Jackie won her an Oscar nomination, which she lost to Emma Stone for La La Land. However, the biopic is considered to be one of the best works by the actor. The Pablo Larraín directed movie also stars Peter Sarsgaard and Greta Gerwig in pivotal roles. The movie revolves around the life of the former first lady after the assignation of her husband, the president. Check out the poster of the movie here:
Closer (2004)
Closer, directed by Mike Nichols is considered to be an underrated movie, with vast potential. It has been argued that Natalie got the least screen time, however her character of a 20 something year old stripper made people fall in love with her acting. The star cast of the movie includes Hollywood legends like Julia Roberts, Jude Law and Clive Owen. Portman received an Oscar award nomination, while she won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for her role. Check out the poster here:
V for Vendetta (2006)
The movie V for Vendetta is an adaptation of Alan Moore’s popular graphic novel of the same name. The politically charged movie has a different fan base and its anti-authoritarian vibe that struck a chord with the audience. Natalie’s character of Evey Hammond in the James McTeigue movie has been appreciated by all. The movie also stars industry giants like Hugo Weaving and Rupert Graves, amongst others. Check out the poster of the movie here:
Vox Lux (2018)
Vox Lux revolves around the life of a teenage pop sensation who rises to fame after she survives a violent and a horrific tragedy. The movie was highly acclaimed and received many positive feedbacks. She was nominated for the Best Actress category in the Florida Film Critics Circle Awards. The movie is directed and written by Brady Corbet and stars Jude Law and Stacy Martin in pivotal roles apart from Natalie. Check out the poster of the movie here:
Updated 17:37 IST, November 11th 2019