Not many actresses have earned experience of Jennifer Lawrence. Since the 2000’s, Lawrence has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s rebellious teenagers, lovers or con-artists, Lawrence has portrayed many strong characters. Given the sheer number of movies she has made, making a top 10 list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my picks for the greatest movies of an actress that deserves to be celebrated.
1. Silver Linings Playbook
Bipolar is a devastating disease that impacted my aunt’s identity. Several years ago, my aunt was diagnosed with bipolar disorder causing sorrow. She would often experience mood swings that impacted her ability to function effectively. Afflicted with mental illness, she found it hard to find silver linings in a disease shrouding her life in darkness. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured how mental illness can impact a person’s outlook on the world as powerfully as “Silver Linings Playbook”. Ever since its release in 2012, Jennifer Lawrence’s Oscar-winning movie has stood the test of time as a coming-of-age classic. In the greatest role of her career, Lawrence embodies an eccentric woman that forms a romantic affair with a Bipolar patient. This is the actress unlike you’ve ever seen her before: intense, emotional and vulnerable in her most iconic role. Lawrence has always had an aptitude for conveying meaningful emotions through monologues, and “Silver Linings Playbook” showcased her strengths as a performer. Working alongside Bradley Cooper who is also phenomenal, Lawrence created a portrait of mental illness that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Tiffany experiences an emotional breakdown in the restaurant when Pat calls her crazier than him causing despair is one of the greatest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Silver Linings Playbook” Jennifer Lawrence’s greatest film is its message. Unlike most movies about mental illness, it discusses themes everyone would relate to. The film delivers a meaningful message about hope that would resonate with everyone. A phenomenal portrait of mental illness causing relationships of lovers seeking silver linings to deteriorate, its a breathtaking reminder of an actress that hasn’t lost her capabilities to captivate by making commemorated movies audiences appreciate.
2. The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games is a fantastic book series that my cousin has grown to treasure. I remember forming strong bonds with a cousin that loved a series about teenagers fighting in competitions under pressure. A huge fan of Katniss Everdeen, he often spoke fondly about a book series that became a part of his routine. In 2012, Jennifer Lawrence did an exceptional job of adapting the beloved book about games in her film “The Hunger Games”. In the most heroic role of her career, Lawrence embodies a teenage girl that participates in an intense competition causing despair. Lawrence has always had an aptitude for playing fierce feminist characters, and “The Hunger Games” showcased her strengths as an actress. As Katniss Everdeen, Lawrence did an exceptional job of portraying a legendary literary character through her body language. For instance, the scene in which Katniss summons the courage to volunteer as tribute saving her sister from facing a deadly competition causing despair is one of the greatest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Hunger Games” a commemorated adaptation is its message. The film delivers a heartbreaking message about the dangers of government corruption which would resonate with everyone. Viewers aren’t required to be fans of the book to appreciate the movie. A beautiful adaptation of a celebrated book about poverty-stricken teenagers participating in a bloodthirsty game, it’s a breathtaking reminder of a celebrated actress that has produced timeless movies which have achieved fame.
3. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Competition causes friendships to fall apart. I remember my friendship with a companion faced disaster when we competed to become the favourite student of a teacher. His feelings of jealousy whenever I achieved a higher grade caused our relationship to fade. As someone haunted by competition that caused friendships to face consequences which are dire, I adored “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”. Released in 2013, Jennifer Lawrence’s second film in the Hunger Games franchise showcased commemorated themes of competition. In the most competitive role of her career, Lawrence embodies a courageous woman participating in an intense competition that causes despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to showcase emotional vulnerability audiences hadn’t seen before. For instance, the scene in which Katniss delivers an emotional speech honouring memories of Rue that passed away causing despair is one of the most memorable moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Catching Fire” a great sequel is its message. The film delivers a commemorated message about the dangers of competition which would resonate with everyone. As precious as Katniss’ dress that catches fire, it’s a breathtaking reminder of a commemorated actress that has made groundbreaking movies about feminist characters audiences admire.
4. American Hustle
Con-artists are compelling figures committing crimes that have always fascinated my father. At an early age, I formed strong bonds with a father that admired con-artists causing damage. He spoke fondly about con-artists that got away with crimes without facing a price to pay. As someone treasuring a father that loved criminal con-artists which would hustle, I adored “American Hustle”. Released in 2013, Jenifer Lawrence’s movie depicted the real-life ABSCAM scandal. In the most mischievous role of her career, Lawrence embodies the wife of a clever con-artist facing despair. Lawrence has always been one of those actresses with a sharp sense of humour, and “American Hustle” showcased her comedic talents as a performer. Working alongside Christian Bale who is also excellent, Lawrence embodied a con-artist with commitment. For instance, the scene in which Rosalyn blows up a microwave by accident showcased the actress’ aptitude for comedy. Ultimately, what makes “American Hustle” one of Jennifer Lawrence’s best movies is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about con-artists which would resonate with everyone. 40 years after the ABSCAM scandal in which American con-artists committed crimes through their hustle, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress whose memorable movies audiences consider special.
5. X-Men: Days of Future Past
X-Men is an excellent franchise my grandfather has always loved dearly. I remember a grandfather that loved the X-Men franchise. A huge comic-book nerd, he adored superheroes making him feel heard. Every Summer, I would always look forward to going to the theatre to watch X-Men movies with my grandfather. In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence celebrated the excellent superhero team in her film “X-Men: Days of Future Past”. In the most mysterious role of her career, Lawrence embodied a heroine on a mission of time travel. Lawrence has an aptitude for conveying emotions through her eye movements, and “Days of Future Past” showcased her strengths an actress. Despite the fact that her face is hidden beneath layers of makeup, Lawrence managed to convey emotions through her eyes. As Mystique, Lawrence did an amazing job of portraying a legendary comic-book character. For instance, the scene in which Mystique invades a boardroom meeting showcased the actress at her best. Ultimately, what makes “Days of Future Past” the best X-Men movie is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about teamwork which would resonate with everyone. An extraordinary tribute towards a superhero team that’s excellent, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress with commitment that has become a commemorated icon in entertainment.
6. Winter’s Bone
When it comes to the most well-known books ever written about poverty, it’s worth discussing Winter’s Bone. Since its publication in 2006, Daniel Woodrell’s book has become literature readers adore. In 2010, Jennifer Lawrence honoured the well-known book in her film “Winter’s Bone”. In the most tragic role of her career, Lawrence embodied a poverty-stricken teenage girl seeking to locate her missing father. Lawrence has spent most of her career playing glamorous women. With “Winter’s Bone”, however, the actress took a step out of her comfort zone showcasing vulnerability. It’s the role that established Lawrence as an actress with a bright future. A beautiful adaptation of a book about hardships poverty-stricken teenagers face, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress that has made memorable movies audiences embrace.
7. No Hard Feelings
Jennifer Lawrence has always been one of those actresses that isn’t afraid of taking risks. Lawrence has built an image of being an actress that excels at playing characters with courage. Lawrence’s strength for taking on risky roles involving hard feelings is clearly evident in her movie “No Hard Feelings”. Released in 2023, Jennifer Lawrence’s comedy found the actress taking risks that paid off tremendously. In the most provocative role of her career, Lawrence embodies a wild woman engaging in a romantic affair with a teen that’s a burden to bear. It’s a role that gave the actress an opportunity to showcase her talent for raunchy comedy. A humorous portrait of an age-gap romance facing consequences that are dangerous, it’s a riveting reminder of a world-famous actress whose commemorated movies audiences consider to be precious.
8. Joy
Few female entrepreneurs that achieved fame years ago are as beloved as Joy Mangano. During the 1990’s, Mangano changed the world through the creation of the Miracle Mop. An awe-inspiring female entrepreneur, Mangano built a legacy which was lasting. In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence honoured the inventor with joy in her film “Joy”. In the most joyous role of her career, Lawrence embodies a dedicated female entrepreneur designing products about which people care. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to showcase her aptitude for playing fierce feminist characters. Working alongside Robert De Niro who is also amazing, Lawrence honoured an entrepreneur that’s inspiring. As precious as the inventions created by Joy, it’s a joyous reminder about an actress that has always made memorable movies which audiences enjoy.
9. Causeway
War is a tragedy that causes soldiers to face trauma. Soldiers that experience warfare often face feelings of lasting despair. It’s often easier said than done for soldiers to move on from warfare destruction. Few films I’ve seen have captured the grim way that war can destroy the lives of people as powerfully as “Causeway”. Released in 2022, Jennifer Lawrence’s movie captured trauma that’s caused by war. In the most solemn role of her career, Lawrence embodies a female veteran that struggles to adjust towards life following warfare causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to step out of her comfort zone playing a subtle character without dialogue. A powerful portrait of the way wars destroy the lives of soldiers gone astray, it’s a breathtaking reminder about an actress whose movies are worth celebrating today.
10. Don’t Look Up
Jennifer Lawrence hasn’t always made great movies earning a huge audience. While most movies that the actress has made have been appreciated, a few have left audiences disappointed. Unfortunately, “Don’t Look Up” falls into the latter category. Released in 2021, Adam McKay’s satire was a disaster. In the most wooden role of her career, Lawrence embodied an astronomer forecasting disaster causing despair. Lawrence brought humour standing out as the bright spot of a bad movie. Although “Don’t Look Up” is a problematic movie, it proves Lawrence’s enduring legacy. As strong as astronomers’ warnings of a comet, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress that hasn’t lost her abilities to get audiences excited whose unforgettable movies I will forever treasure for inciting my lifelong love for writing movie reviews on the internet.
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