Natalie Portman movies are highly appreciated by moviegoers. Successful actress Natalie Portman played the leading role of Léon, one of the most iconic films in the history of cinema, at the age of 13. With this film, he both stepped into the world of cinema and gave the signals of how bright his career would be with his admirable performance. Natalie Portman, who gave life to many different characters throughout her career, also won Oscars and Golden Globes for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.
1) Léon – The Power of Love (1994) | IMDb: 8.5
Genre: Action, Crime , Drama, Thriller
Director: Luc Besson
Other Cast: Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Danny Ailelo
It is one of the most acclaimed Natalie Portman movies. The successful actress is only 13 years old in her first movie. His performance continues to be talked about even today. Mathilda, whose family was murdered and who survived the massacre by chance, takes shelter in Léon, her next-door neighbor. Leon is a serial killer. Having difficulty getting used to Mathilda at first and not wanting to keep her with him, Léon loves Mathilda very much after a while. Mathilda likewise warms to Léon. These two get along better with each passing day. Mathilda has only one goal: to avenge her family. The only person he can get help for is, of course, Léon.
2) V for Vendetta (2005) | IMDb: 8.1
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Director: James McTeigue
Other Cast: Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, John Hurt
“Remember, remember November 5th!” One of the most iconic films in the history of cinema and again starring Natalie Portman. The British people, governed by an oppressive system with various prohibitions, have come to the point of rebelling against this situation. The character named V, who draws attention with his outfit and mask, is the symbolic name of this rebellion. Rescuing Evey, who is in trouble, V raises her awareness on some political and social issues. V is someone who justifies violence to achieve his goal. Evey, who was very afraid and afraid of V at first, gradually started to adopt V’s thoughts and method. V’s plan, on the other hand, will sound much bigger than anticipated.
3) Black Swan – Black Swan (2010) | IMDb: 8.0
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Other Cast: Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassell, Winona Ryder
Black Swan is one of the most talked about movies of Natalie Portman movies. Nina is a young and talented ballerina whose passion is ballet. His teacher, Thomas Leroy, will stage the famous Swan Lake Ballet. However, he wants Nina to play both the White and Black Swan characters in the game. While Nina gives a great performance as the White Swan in rehearsals, her rival Lily is better than her as the Black Swan. A fierce rivalry begins between the two. However, this rivalry gradually turns into a close friendship. Nina, on the other hand, must confront her dark side to take on the role of Black Swan along with the White Swan.
4) Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace – Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) | IMDb: 6.5
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones – Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) | IMDb: 6.5
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith – Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) | IMDb: 7.5
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Director: George Lucas
Other Cast: Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Jake Lloyd
Natalie Portman was one of the indispensable actresses of George Lucas’ legendary series Star Wars. The actress we watch as Padmé Amidala plays the young queen of the planet Naboo and is a very important character in these three films. Padmé is the mother of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa, and the secret wife of Luke Skywalker. Natalie Portman, who became one of the important characters of a cult series such as Star Wars at the age of 18 after the legendary Leon performance at the age of 13, proves how important an actress she was at that age.
5) Garden State – Homecoming (2004) | IMDb: 7.4
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Zach Braff
Other Cast: Ian Holm, Denis O’Hare, Zach Braff
Homecoming is one of the most popular Natalie Portman movies. Andrew Largeman is an actor in television movies. Andrew, whose father is a psychiatrist, has been subjected to various pressures by his father since childhood. So much so that his father said that it was Andrew who caused his mother’s illness, and even convinced him of this. After years, Andrew receives the news of his mother’s death and returns home. Here she meets Sam. Sam is a teenage girl fighting her own problems just like Andrew. However, she makes Andrew confront her, and the two begin a relationship.
6) Closer – Closer | IMDb: 7.2
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director: Mike Nichols
Other Cast: Julia Roberts , Jude Law, Clive Owen
Dan is a journalist whose biggest dream is to become a writer. But all he does is write obituaries for the newspaper where he works. Leading an ordinary life while dreaming of being a writer on one hand and obituaries on the other, Dan meets Alice one day by accident. Dan is very impressed by Alice and writes a book inspired by her life. Dan, who goes to the photography studio of a woman named Anna to have the cover photo of the book taken, suddenly falls in love with Anna. Anna, on the other hand, has no feelings for Dan, and even marries Larry, whom Dan introduces. After a while, Anna starts to have feelings for Dan this time. Because of these mutual feelings, they get together and they both cheat on their loved ones.
7) Goya’s Ghosts – Goya’s Ghosts (2006) | IMDb: 6.9
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Milos Forman
Other Cast: Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgård, Randy Quaid
Francisco Goya is the most famous painter of the period, living in Spain in the 1700s. Inés is his muse. However, Inés was indicted by the Inquisitor and the Priest Lorenzo for a number of unfounded crimes. Fearing to lose his muse, Goya embarks on a great fight to save Inés. Despite his best efforts, he cannot save her. After 20 years, when the prisoners are released, a showdown begins between Inés, Goya and Lorenzo.
8) Annihilation – Annihilation (2018) | IMDb: 6.8
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Director: Alex Garland
Other Cast: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson
An area called Area X has been under quarantine for many years. Some supernatural events are taking place in the region, the mystery of which cannot be solved. After years passed, reconnaissance teams started to be sent to the region. According to the reports of the first expedition team, the region is a place of unspoiled beauty and unspoiled nature. But things start from here. The second expedition team died by mass suicide, and the third expedition team died as a result of shooting at each other. All of the expedition teams that go to the region one after the other face death in one way or another after that. A final reconnaissance team is sent to the area. This team includes psychologists, anthropologists, researchers and biologists. Their duties are very simple: to research the area, collect samples and make observations. However, there will be different results waiting for them.
9) Jackie (2016) | IMDb: 6.7
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Pablo Larrain
Other Cast: Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup
Adapted from a true story, the film centers on Jackie Kennedy, the wife of then-US President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated. All eyes are on Jackie Kennedy, while the country is in great turmoil after the death of the President. On the one hand, he suffers the loss of his wife, on the one hand, takes care of his children, on the other hand, he tries not to appear weak in front of the press and the public.
10) My Blueberry Nights – My Love Cake (2007) | IMDb: 6.6
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director: Kar-Wai Wong
Other Cast: Norah Jones, Jude Law, Rachel Weisz
Elizabeth is a very unhappy woman who has just broken up with her boyfriend. However, he makes some questions about both life and himself. Elizabeth, who finds the solution by going on a journey, will face herself, try to solve her problems about love, meet dozens of different people, and many events will happen to her throughout the journey.
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