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Angelina Jolie is one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood. Her filmography is impressive, and the list of awards and prizes often becomes the subject of envy. The name of this actress often leads various tops: “The highest paid”, “The most beautiful”, “The sexiest” …
That’s just Jolie is not one of those who stop there. In addition to her acting career, she is engaged in directing, writing scripts and is a UN Goodwill Ambassador. This woman does a lot for other people, charity is not the last place in her life.
Even if you are not a fan of this actress, be sure to check out her work. These films are definitely worth watching. Most of them have become successful commercial projects, which means they were interesting to the audience.
We bring to your attention a list of the top 10 best films starring Angelina Jolie: thrillers, comedies and dramas with her participation.
10 Salt (2010)
Fast-paced American action movie starring Angelina as Evelyn Salt. This woman is suspected of espionage and work for Russian intelligence. Evelyn works for the FBI. This time, she is given the task of “talking” the Russian traitor Orlov.
Salt easily copes with the duties assigned to her, but the information she receives is shocking. For Russia, the Cold War is not over yet. During the existence of the USSR, Operation X Day was planned, the purpose of which was to destroy the United States. The plan is simple: at the funeral of the American president, the head of the Russian Federation should be killed. Orlov is ready to say who will be the performer…
9. The Tourist (2010)
In film “TouristJolie acted as the beautiful Elise. In the past, she had an affair with the thief Alexander Pierce, who is now wanted by Interpol. He committed a major robbery. Elise is also being watched. The special services hope that Alexander will want to contact his former lover.
It is known that with the help of plastic surgeons, he has changed beyond recognition. Soon, Pierce makes contact with his beloved. He invites her to go to Venice, find a guy of similar build and pretend that this is Alexander. Elise’s choice falls on the tourist Frank, who came to Venice to heal his spiritual wounds…
8. Mr and Mrs Smith (2005)
Action comedy starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. This movie sparked a lot of rumors about a secret celebrity romance. Perhaps they were true, after a while the stars began to meet.
Mr and Mrs Smith are a married couple. They live outside the city, recently married, but boredom and indifference have already settled in their house. Each of them has a secret: both John and Jane are hired killers. Soon the situation becomes tense, the spouses receive a new task: they must kill each other …
7. Taking Lives (2004)
Psychological thriller about a serial killer, where Angelina was offered to play FBI agent Illyana Scott. For 20 years, the FBI has been trying to catch a maniac. He kills people and then lives their lives. He moves into the apartment of the deceased, uses his personal belongings and does not even forget to pay taxes.
Illyana Scott is entrusted with the investigation. Soon she manages to figure out the next victim of the killer. It will be James Costa. The FBI agents come up with a plan where he will act as bait. Will the main character of the film succeed?Taking lives» Catch a serial killer and protect James?
6. Maleficent (2014)
A fantasy feature film where Jolie performed in an unusual role for herself, she became the evil fairy Maleficent, who was once a kind naive girl.
young fairy Malifferent lived in a swamp, she was surrounded by fabulous creatures. Soon she met the boy Stefan, not assuming that in the future he would have a great influence on her life.
When the fairy turns 20, the king will attack the swamps, he wants to take possession of all the wealth. Maleficent and the other inhabitants of the swamp manage to repel the attack. The fairy hurts the king. He wants to take revenge on her. Anyone who kills Maleficent will be able to inherit the throne and marry his daughter – a beautiful princess. Stefan wants to take advantage of the fairy’s trust and comes up with an insidious plan, because the comfortable life of the king is at stake…
5. Her Heart (2007)
Biographical drama “Her heart” tells about the events that occurred in 2002. American journalist Daniel Pearl was executed in Pakistan. He came there to collect information about the activities of Islamic radicals. The journalist tried to find a connection between the terrorist group Al-Qaeda and the Pakistani intelligence services.
Jolie played the role of Marian, Pearl’s wife, who was expecting a child at the time of her husband’s death. In memory of her husband, the woman wrote a book called The Brave Life and Death of My Husband Danny Pearl.
4. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
Screen version of a series of computer games that brought Jolie worldwide fame. The role of the adventurer Lara Croft has become one of the most important in the career of an actress.
This girl is a professional archaeologist. A few years ago, her father disappeared, but Lara cannot forget him. One day, her father comes to her in a dream. He warns his daughter about the Mystical Triangle and the alignment of the planets. All living things can die, the planet Earth is under threat. Do not worry if the case is taken Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, everything will be okay…
3. Jia (1998)
Another biographical drama. It is dedicated to fashion model Gia Marie Carangi, played by the incomparable Jolie. The film is based on the model’s personal diary, information received from relatives, friends and colleagues.
This girl did not even dream of becoming a fashion model. She washed dishes in a roadside cafe, but fate gave her a chance. After few years Gia became the queen of the podium.
Unfortunately, wealth and fame did not bring her happiness, they ruined her life. Gia became addicted to alcohol and drugs. At the age of 26, she died from the immunodeficiency virus …
2. Interrupted life (1999)
Film “Interrupted life“Based on the story of Suzanne Kaysen, who spent two years in a psychiatric hospital. Angelina got a supporting role, she played a psychiatric patient Lisa, but it was her triumph. Jolie received four film awards, one of them being an Oscar.
After a suicide attempt, a young girl, Suzanne, is admitted to the hospital, doctors must normalize her mental state. Suzanne herself says that she did not want to part with her life at all. Her roommate is Lisa, an aggressive sociopath who has repeatedly run away. Now she, too, was returned after escaping. Lisa and Suzanne get closer…
1. Changeling (2008)
American thriller based on a true story. In 1928, 4 boys were kidnapped. Three of them were killed by a maniac, and the fourth was returned to his mother. But the woman did not recognize him as a son, she said that this was a substitution, but no one listened to her. The police called her crazy. Then the heartbroken mother turned to reporters, it was her last hope to achieve justice.
The role of Christine Collins was played by Angelina Jolie. The film touches upon such important topics as the lack of rights of women, corruption, the impact of crimes on society.