Natalie Portman made her screen debut in the 1994 English-language French action-thriller film ‘Léon: The Professional’ directed by Luc Besson. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and grossed over $46.1 million on a budget of $16 million. The following year, she starred as ‘Lauren Gustafson’ in the Michael Mann-directed American crime drama film ‘Heat.’ The film saw massive acclaim upon release and came to be considered one of the most influential crime drama films of all time. It was also a commercial success, grossing over $187.4 million on a $60 million budget. She next appeared in films like ‘Beautiful Girls’ (1996), ‘Everyone Says I Love You’ (1996), and ‘Mars Attacks!’ (1996). In 1999, she played the role of ‘Padmé Amidala’ in the American epic space opera film ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace’ directed by George Lucas. Even though the film received a mixed response from critics, it turned out to be a massive box office success and grossed over $924.3 million on a $115 million budget. She was next seen in films such as ‘Anywhere but Here’ (1999), ‘Where the Heart Is’ (2000), ‘Zoolander’ (2001), ‘Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones’ (2002), ‘Cold Mountain’ (2003), and ‘Garden State’ (2004).
Portman received an ‘Academy Award’ nomination for her portrayal of ‘Alice Ayres / Jane Jones’ in the Mike Nichols-directed American romantic drama film, ‘Closer.’ The film was well-received by critics and performed well at the box office, grossing over $115.5 million on a budget of $27 million. She continued to star in films such as ‘Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith’ (2005), ‘V for Vendetta’ (2005), ‘Goya's Ghosts’ (2006), ‘My Blueberry Nights’ (2007), ‘The Darjeeling Limited’ (2007), ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ (2008), ‘New York, I Love You’ (2008), ‘The Other Woman’ (2009), and ‘Hesher’ (2010). In 2010, she portrayed ‘Nina Sayers / White Swan / Odette’ in the American psychological horror film ‘Black Swan’ directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film opened to critical acclaim and did impressive business at the box office, grossing over $329.4 million on a budget of $13 million. Portman also won several awards, including the ‘Academy Award’ and ‘Golden Globe Award,’ for her performance in the film. She was next seen in films like ‘No Strings Attached’ (2011), ‘Thor’ (2011), ‘Thor: The Dark World’ (2013), ‘A Tale of Love and Darkness’ (2015), ‘Jane Got a Gun’ (2015), ‘Jackie’ (2016), ‘Planetarium’ (2016), ‘Song to Song’ (2017), ‘Annihilation’ (2018), ‘Vox Lux’ (2018), and ‘Lucy in the Sky’ (2019). She was last seen in the 2022 American superhero film ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ directed by Taika Waititi. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and grossed over $759.7 million on a $250 million budget.
12-year-old Mathilda, living in her dysfunctional stepfamily with her abusive father, finds her entire family killed by corrupt DEA agent Norman Stansfield while she was out grocery-shopping. Engulfed by a rage to avenge her little brother's death, she crawls into the solitary life of her neighbor, Léon, a hitman, to train to be an assassin.
Directed by James McTeigue, V for Vendetta is based on the eponymous comic limited series written by Alan Moore. The movie, set in an alternate future where Britain is completely under the control of a totalitarian government, has V, a masked freedom fighter leading a revolution through destructive terrorist acts.
A seventeen year-old pregnant girl is abandoned by her boyfriend at a Walmart store, after which she manages to live within the building itself. However, after the baby is born, she gets a lot of media attention. Eventually, a nurse named Lexie helps her to rebuild her life, along with her baby daughter.
A thief pulling off one last heist, and a cop hell-bent on catching him; Heat has all the elements of a successful crime drama, complete with an all-star cast. How this game of cat and mouse plays out forms the crux of the movie, with plenty of action and drama to satisfy every viewer.
Set in the Civil War era, Cold Mountain is a period drama that revolves around a Confederate soldier as he makes an epic journey back to his beloved, who is also trying to rebuild her life in the face of trouble and danger. Starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger, it is a touching saga of love and war.
When the production of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake ballet demands a ballerina who can portray both the pure White Swan and the dark sensual Black Swan, Nina is the first choice; however, she faces competition from Lily who is better suited to play the Black Swan. As she struggles to keep the role for herself, Nina loses her hold on reality and herself.
Crown prince Thor, son of Odin, King of Asgard, is stripped off of his powers and exiled to Earth to live amongst simple humans for a reckless attempt to punish the Frost Giants. He falls in love with scientist Jane Foster, but must prove himself worthy of his powers and save Asgard from his adoptive brother Loki.
Directed by Zach Braff, the film Garden State is based on his real-life experiences as a young man who returns to his hometown in New Jersey after his mother dies. The movie received positive reviews and has garnered a cult following.
Anakin Skywalker, now a Jedi Knight disillusioned with the crumbling order, is encouraged by Chancellor Palpatine to use the dark side to kill Count Dooku while rescuing the former with Obi-Wan Kenobi. When he gets visions of his pregnant wife Padmé Amidala dying in childbirth, Palpatine again lures him to the dark side, promising him powers to prevent death.
In this movie which is adapted from Patrick Marber’s award-winning 1997 play, Dan Woolf is a struggling writer who saves Alice, a newcomer in London, and later falls for her. A year later, he persuades Anna to have an affair with him but is rejected. Anna marries dermatologist Larry Gray, but also begins an affair with Dan. A lot of complications and emotional stress for all four ensues.
Captain Sam Cahill’s helicopter is shot down while he is on duty in Afghanistan. His brother Tommy takes over the responsibilities of his brother’s family comprising his wife and two daughters. When Sam returns from captivity, he is emotionally scarred and finds it difficult to accept the changes that have taken place in his absence.
The story reveals what happened to a group of scientists who entered an area called ‘the shimmer’, which is a quarantined zone full of mutating animals and plants because of an alien presence. As the movie progresses, sinister forces are revealed and they must find a way to stop the shimmer from engulfing everything.
Three estranged brothers, Francis, Peter and Jack, who have not talked since their father's death over a year ago, reunite for a train trip across India to bond and cope with their personal problems. Francis, the organizer, reveals midway through the journey that their real goal is to meet with their mother, a nun in a Himalayan convent.
Also known as Paris, I love You, it is an anthology film comprising of eighteen short films which are set in the different arrondissements of Paris. Directed by visionary directors from all around the world, these eighteen short films are incredibly humane depictions of life in Paris, which resonate universal themes of love, life, and loss.
Beautiful Girls is a romantic comedy drama film, which tells the story of a few small-town friends who meet at their high-school reunion, and discuss their lives and their relationships.
The film revolves around the Boleyn sisters, Mary and Anne, who vie for the affection of King Henry VIII. On the behest of their power-hungry family, shy Mary and impetuous Anne try to win the King over. But when he chooses Mary as his mistress, Anne manipulates her way to take Mary’s place and then becomes the second wife of Henry VIII.
The second movie in Star Wars prequel trilogy has the former queen of Naboo, Padmé Amidala serving as the Senator in the Galactic Republic. When there is an assassination attempt on her, Obi-Wan Kenobi sets out to investigate the matter and discovers a massive army of clones. Meanwhile, Anakin Skywalker, while protecting Padme Amidala, falls in love with her.
Friends Dr. Emma K. Kurtzman and Adam Franklin decide to have a relationship based on sex but not falling in love with each other. Things get complicated when Adam falls in love but Emma isn’t emotionally available. In the end Emma realizes her love for Adam and they get back together to live happily ever after.
When his mother dies in a car accident, T. J. becomes obsessed with the car, following it as it is being towed away. Later, he and his father, a depressed pill-taking individual, move in with his grandmother. Very soon, they are joined there by Hesher, a tattooed, heavy metal-loving, foul-mouthed squatter.
Goya’s Ghosts is a historical biography drama film, which revolves around the life of the prominent Spanish painter Francisco Goya, who was arrested on account of heresy during the time of the French Revolution.
Two Jedi Knights sent to end a blockade organised by the evil Trade Federation find themselves in trouble and escape after rescuing Queen Amidala. Later, they meet Anakin Skywalker, a slave boy with strong natural powers of the Force. They now have to find a solution to trade blockade and also deal with the mysterious return of the Sith.
After losing his daughter, Gorr becomes Gorr the God Butcher and sets out to eliminate all gods. Meanwhile, Thor is looking for inner peace, but he is forced to return to action against Gorr. Thor joins forces with Valkyrie, Korg, and Jane Foster, in order to put an end to Gorr’s plans.
Following the assassination of US President John F Kennedy, his traumatized wife, fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, in order to take care of her children, as well as define her husband’s historic tragedy.
While her stepsister gets engaged, a New York girl decides to set up her father with a beautiful woman who is going through a troubled marriage. .
When Jeremy, the owner of a café she frequents, tells her that her boyfriend is cheating on her, Elizabeth is devastated and spends the night there, eating a blueberry pie. Later she leaves her apartment key with him and embarks on a trip, visiting various places, meeting different people before returning home to find that her boyfriend has moved on with his life.
In this sequel to the 2011 movie, Thor strives to safeguard the Nine Realms along with his allies. When his girlfriend, Jane, absorbs the fluid like weapon ‘Aether’, she unintentionally awakens Malekith, the vindictive leader of an ancient race who threatens to destroy the universe. To protect the universe, Thor has to join hands with his adversary Loki.
Earth is surrounded by a fleet of Martians spaceships who initially claim to have come in peace. But they soon kill the entire U.S. Congress and later assassinate President James Dale. Earth survives when it is accidentally discovered that Martians die on hearing Slim Whitman’s song “Indian Love Call” which is then played all over the world.
Jack and Emilia are a newly-wed couple who lose their new-born daughter. Soon Emilia tries to connect with her stepson i.e. Jack’s son from an earlier marriage, while also struggling with her grief.
New York, I Love You is a romantic comedy-drama film, which revolves around the love life of several residents living in New York, the most loved and the most hated city in the World.
Well-known actor Joaquin Phoenix decides to retire from the world of acting and focus on a new career as a hip-hop musician. Later he approaches Sean Combs, American rapper and record producer, hoping he will produce the record.
Dimwitted Derek Zoolander is devastated after he fails to win the top male fashion model honor and is disowned by his family for being unable to assist his father and brothers in the coal mines. Fashion mogul Jacobim Mugatu gives him a new lease of life, but is actually planning to brainwash him into assassinating Malaysia's Prime Minister.
After learning some grave news about the future, the young apprentice of a magical, eccentric toy store owner, learns to believe in herself and in her friends.
A man staying at a hotel receives a call from a woman whose voice he recognizes. She informs him that she is coming to his hotel room. Once she arrives, they have a conversation regarding their relationship.
Jane Got a Gun is a western action drama film which tells the story of Jane and Bill Hammond, who live together in an isolated house with their five-year-old daughter Katie. One day Bill returns home with several injuries and tells his wife that a gang of vicious criminals are coming to get him. Jane decides to ask her ex-lover for help in protecting her family.
Vox Lux is a musical drama film which revolves around Celeste, a thirteen year old girl who survives a school shooting incident. At the memorial service, she manages to touch the hearts of the people by singing a special song. Over time, she manages to transform into a rising pop star, with the help of her sister. Years later, she finds her career sliding downhill because of a scandal, but she struggles to make a comeback with her sixth album.
A mother and her daughter leave their small town, and moves to Beverley hills hoping to make it big in their lives. However, although the girl wants to pursue academics, her mother wants her to take up a career in the film industry.
Rick is a successful screenwriter living in Los Angeles, California, but his life is filled with emptiness. He searches for love and for himself via a series of adventures with six different women.
A struggling musician in Texas is determined to achieve stardom. She soon gets involved with endless love triangles, and betrayals. She soon starts feeling guilty about her actions.
Two princes – the courageous elder Fabious and the cowardly younger Thadeous - set out to rescue former’s fiancé Belladonna after she is abducted by a vicious wizard. Together with a beautiful female warrior, who has her own motives, the princes overcome numerous challenges to save the bride of the heir apparent and the kingdom itself.
New York, I Love You is a romantic comedy-drama film, which revolves around the love life of several residents living in New York, the most loved and the most hated city in the World.
Natalie Portman Awards
| Black Swan | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | 2011 |
| Black Swan | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | 2011 |
| Closer | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | 2005 |
| Black Swan | Best Leading Actress | 2011 |
