Natalie Portman has made more than 50 films in less than 30 years, her best film to date.
Natalie Portman is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding actors of the 21st century. From appearing in more than 50 films in less than 30 years, to winning the Academy Award for Best Actress, and using her voice and platform to reveal key issues such as the Progressive Movement of the Times, she has left an irreplaceable mark on her Hollywood appearance. Obviously, the fame and accolade she attracted was not only because of her talent, but also because of the hard work, dedication, and great effort she put into shaping her character. That's why Portman's voice in Hollywood reverberates around the world.
Portman used her role to no doubt cross borders. Her enduring voice (in five languages she knows) is the result of her brilliant performance and innate (Harvard-educated) intelligence. Here are some of Natalie Portman's best performances that have brought her well-deserved accolades and accolades.
8 Closer
Mike Nichols' Closer is a film based on Patrick Maber's 1997 award-winning screenplay and author of the play. The story revolves around four main characters from different paths and backgrounds, with the theme of love. The film earned Portman his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Portman plays the character of Jane Jones (aka Alice Ayers), demonstrating her ability to play complex roles and her talent for navigating different emotions.
7 A Tale of Love and Darkness
Rolling Stone magazine saw A Tale of Love and Darkness as Natalie Portman's "Passion Project," a rare masterpiece in "Formula Obsessed with Hollywood." In her directorial debut (which she also wrote), Portman cited memoirs by Israeli writer Amos Oz to bring to the screen a story full of emotions from the last years of Palestine. Portman was able to publish such extraordinary works not only because of her talent and passion, but also because of her sensitivity to Oz's memoirs and her ability to take root in Jerusalem.
6 Thor and the MCU
"I just thought it sounded weird because Kenneth Branagh directed the film," which is an interesting reason Portman joined the Marvel film scene. In Thor and Thor: Dark World, Portman takes over the role of Dr. Jane Foster, an astrophysicist and Thor's love. Portman's portrayal of the character prompted her to pursue Dr. Foster further, as she would play the same character in Thor: Love and Thunder, but also had a superhero personality, namely the mighty Thor, a powerful female superhero, which was a much-needed addition to Hollywood.
5 The Other Boleyn Girl
In this historical drama, The Other Boleyn Girl Portman takes over the role of "evil" sister (or rather the slandered sister) Anne Boleyn, while Scarlett Johansson plays the more innocent sister Mary Boleyn with her. Playing as a historical figure with so many surrounding legends, but never a specific or 100% accurate legend, is no simple task. Portman, however, portrayed a brilliant Anne Boleyn, embodying her cunning, intelligent, charming, but helpless nature.
4 Annihilation
Annihilation is a shocking thriller, and even former President Barack Obama was hailed as one of the best movies of 2018. Starring Portman, the biologist's mission is to discover the reasons behind his husband's strange illness, a major factor in the huge feedback That Annihilation has received. In fact, The Guardian's Benjamin Lee called her a "powerful, highly attractive image" that provides "an emotional center that doesn't require sentimentality". This in itself perfectly expresses Portman's role in turning a great film into one of the greatest films of all time.
3 Jackie
Jackie revolves around former U.S. First Lady Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis. The story focuses on former U.S. President John F. Kennedy. The aftermath of the assassination of F. Kennedy. Depicting such a famous historical figure is not an easy task, perhaps more difficult than the characters surrounding the many myths of Anne Boleyn. Director Pablo Larraín's mission was to dig deeper into Jackie Kennedy's multiple roles and the diversity of this unique character. However, it was Portman's performance that left an eternal mark on the audience. Her performance of "Attentive, Smart, Dressed, Hairstyle and Singing" earned her a 2017 Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
2 V for Vendetta
Based on the British graphic novels of Alan Moore and David Lloyd, V for Vendetta tells the story of a dystopian future British society rife with corruption and terror that sparked a radical revolution. Natalie Portman plays the protagonist Eve Hammond. This is another extraordinary performance of Portman, which is still highly valued all over the world and respected by radicals everywhere. A specific scene illustrates the character development of the protagonist, that is, shaving the head, completed at once. This in itself shows Portman's ability to reach the top in order to treat her role fairly.
1 Black Swan
Natalie Portman's Nina Sells is a show for all ages. Black Swan is a complex psychological thriller about the major psychological and life changes that the protagonist undergoes after playing Odette the White Swan and Audrey the Black Swan. Tchaikovsky's dual role in Swan Lake opens up a world of corruption and stress for Nina, which in turn leads her to tragedy. Portman won many Awards for Best Actress for this role, which can be seen as the result of the tremendous training she received for this particular role. The New York Times notes that Portman "not only abstracts into flesh and blood, but also brings us under Nina's mind and skin." After intensive physical and mental training, Portman staged one of the best performances ever performed in the world, demonstrating her talent and dedication as an actress.