Her’s our list of the Top 10 movies of Angelina Jolie! The strikingly beautiful daughter of Jon Voight, Angelina Jolie has over the past twenty years gone from an aspiring actress to a Hollywood icon.  Regardless of her questionable past interviews, and quirky some would say eccentricities, she has managed to provide the viewer with entertainment and drama in an age where technology infringes on many dramatic performances.

To demonstrate Ms. Jolie’s abilities and how she has evolved one only has to look at her movies.  Each represents a growing actress, exploring the roles and in some instances embracing them and becoming the character.  While her film credits number in the 40’s, comprised here is a list of what could be considered her top ten movies.

• Gia (1998) – This TV movie could be considered as Angelina Jolie’s real coming out as a dedicated actress.  She presented the main character in a believable and passionate sense letting the viewer experience the downward spiral of drug addiction.

• The Bone Collector (1999) – Opposite Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie’s compassion for her co-stars character was evident in her voice and actions.  Focused and determined she also depicted the intensity of her characters work towards capturing a serial killer.

• Girl Interrupted (1999) – The story of mental afflictions and treatment is a challenging role for any actress.  Her performance is heart wrenching and leaves the viewer pleading.

• Lara Croft Tomb Raider (2001) – Possibly the first action packed film of Angelina Jolie’s career thus far, this film marked her transition into another genre.  Hard hitting action coupled with her elegance in their execution made this move a hit.

• Taking Lives (2005) – In this crime drama, Jolie plays an FBI agent on the hunt of a serial killer.  The character was intense, yet vulnerable qualities at odd with one another but displayed by Jolie as second nature.

• Alexander (2004) – Historical drama about the battles of Alexander.  The film received few positive reviews but many movie goers praised the film.  Jolie is exquisite in her depiction of Olympia’s.  Her elegance is present in the delivery of her lines and just as one may believe Olympia’s to have been.

• Changeling (2008) – The true story of a child’s disappearance, a mother’s fight to find her child, and a police department that fails to understand that bond.  Of all the roles Jolie has played this is possibly the most challenging.  The premise of the story is hard to grasp even today, yet Jolie does so and presents a saddened mother frantic with fear, worry and disbelief.

• Wanted (2008) – This film should be considered a top ten pick because it again represents a change for the actress.  Not futuristic like Lara Croft, but every bit as action packed.  Granted the moves are unbelievable but her ability to stylistically pull them off makes the film noteworthy.

• Kung Foo Panda (2008) – Voice over!  The ability of an actor or actress can be measured in films where they do not even physically appear.  Jolies voice over in Kung Foo Panda provides an entirely different side of Jolie.  This role is enjoyable, fun not only to watch but to listen too.

• Shark Tale (2004) – Another animated film with a voice over, yet again Jolie delivers.  In animated films an actor must rely solely on their portrayal of the voice.   If the voice is wrong the character is wrong and the actor is unable to display their natural sex appeal.

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