Best Movies with Angelina Jolie: TOP from our editors.

From her youth, Angelina Jolie quickly earned the title of one of the most beautiful women in the world. Even after decades, she rightfully maintains this title even against young actresses. At the same Time, Angelina, who comes from a star family, has always had many interesting works. Equally interesting for the public was her personal life, questions about adopted children, and scandalous divorce. It was these recent events that led Jolie to act less.

Currently, the best movies with Angelina Jolie are rarely among the novelties, but they are still quite popular. Among the numerous works of the actress, one can highlight her TOP: the best films, but with the note "for all tastes and preferences".

Most interesting films with Angelina Jolie: our editorial rating

In recent years, Angelina Jolie has not had too many works visible. However, the actress actively takes care of her family and charity. Among the most popular works of recent years, we can highlight "Eternals", which received mixed reviews from viewers and critics.

As for all the works in which the actress has enough quantity, such films are distinctly highlighted:

1. Gia (1998).

2. Changeling (2008).

3. Maleficent (2014).

4. Maleficent (2019).

5. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, 2001.

6. Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021).

7. Eternals (2021).

8. The Tourist (2010).

9. Gone in 60 Seconds (2000).

10. By the Sea (2015).

Each of these films stands out for the great acting of Angelina Jolie.

Gia

The film "Gia" (Gia) was released in 1998. Not the most popular, but quite deep cinematic drama, based on the real life story of American model Gia Carangi, played by Angelina Jolie.

The plot of the film tells about Gia's life and career, starting from her rise in the modeling business and to her struggle with drugs and bisexuality, as well as later with HIV. At the end, the model experiences the inevitable approach of death from AIDS complications.

The main theme of the film — is the story of Gia's inner struggle, her desire for recognition and acceptance as she is. The film also explores themes of finding love and self-understanding. The film reveals the complex aspects of the model's personality.

Jolie was highly praised by critics for her role in the film "Gia," and this film is often considered one of the most impressive works in the actress's career.

Changeling

The film "Changeling" was released in 2008. The plot centers on the true story of Christine Collins, a woman whose son is replaced after his disappearance in Los Angeles in 1928.

Angelina Jolie plays the mother whose son is initially kidnapped, and then he is "miraculously" found. However, the mother is convinced that the boy returned to her is not her son. Nevertheless, no one believes her, and soon she begins to be condemned for such statements. The film portrays the internal torments of the mother, who on one hand wants to believe in the return of her son, but on the other cannot give in to the illusion imposed on her.

Lara Croft

Probably the first work that brought Jolie worldwide popularity was Lara Croft. The character of the famous game played by Angelina literally conquered everyone.

The movie "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" — just an adventure action movie based on the popular video game. There were quite a few of them in the early 2000s, but Lara managed to outpace all competitors. As a result, unexpectedly even for the creators, there soon appeared a sequel about Lara Croft's adventures. And it was Angelina Jolie who became the highlight of the second part.

Maleficent

The film "Maleficent" is a fantasy drama that presents an alternative version of the story of "Sleeping Beauty". Unusually for such stories, the narrative is told from the perspective of the villain. And Angelina Jolie played her.

Maleficent, a powerful fairy, lives in an enchanted forest where various magical creatures peacefully coexist. Once she meets a young man named Stefan, who becomes her friend. However, when Stefan betrays Maleficent to become king, she swears revenge. Thus begins Maleficent's transformation into a villain.

Later, Maleficent curses the king, and his daughter Aurora must die on her birthday. So the king sends his daughter to the forest, where she is hidden until adulthood. Maleficent watches over the girl and becomes attached to her.

Overall, the story turned out to be good, instructive, and appealing to children. After the first part, a second part was released a few years later, where Angelina Jolie returned to the role of Maleficent.

Those Who Wish Me Dead

"Those Who Wish Me Dead" is an American thriller released in 2021. The film tells the story of Hannah, a firefighter played by Angelina Jolie. After meeting a teenager, the protagonist has to protect him because he witnessed a crime.

The film explores the themes of the protagonist's inner turmoil as she experiences her grief. Because of this, she has chosen isolation in the forest, which she has to interrupt by fulfilling her duty.

The film is full of tense scenes, chases, and struggles for survival in the wild. Overall, it is dynamic and interesting.

Eternals

"Eternals" is an American superhero film released in 2021, based on characters from Marvel Comics. The film was directed by Chloe Zhao.

The Eternals tell the story of a group of superheroes known as the "Eternals," who were created by ancient aliens to protect the Earth from the threat of ancient enemies known as the "Deviants."

For Angelina Jolie, the genre was not typical, even new in her career, but with such experience, she coped 100%.

The Tourist

"The Tourist" is a romantic thriller released in 2010. Even before its release, there were many rumors because the main roles were played by Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. At that time, they were both at the peak of their popularity.

According to the plot, Frank, a simple tourist from America, goes to Venice to forget his problems. However, his plans change when he meets a mysterious woman named Elise (Angelina Jolie). However, the beauty has her own plans for the man that will bring a lot of trouble to the tourist.

Gone in 60 Seconds

"Gone in 60 Seconds" is an American action film released in 2000. In the early 2000s, the film became incredibly popular. Primarily due to the strong cast of actors.

The main character, Randall "Memphis" Reynolds (Nicolas Cage), was once a legendary car thief, but now he is trying to live a peaceful life, avoiding criminal activities. However, his brother, Kip (Giovanni Ribisi), gets involved in a big problem with a local crime boss named Raymond Calitri. The main character needs to remember his criminal talent.

By the Sea

One of the controversial but interesting works of Jolie. She is best remembered by the viewers not for the plot, but for the fact that the main actors were a couple at that time. The most enviable couple in Hollywood — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt played a couple who had long been tired of each other.

Overall, the film lacks a strong dynamic, but has a lot of melancholic reality. The story tells about love leaving a couple, and no matter how hard they try, they cannot change it.