The talent of reincarnation inherent in the incredible Australian actress Cate Blanchett can either be envied or surprised with admiration. In more than 30 years of her acting career, Kate has experienced a fantastic number of ups and downs, nominations for prestigious awards for her roles and films that have not exceeded the expectations of the audience. But despite this, in every film, Blanchett played at a brilliant level and was noted as an amazing actress. In the top of the best roles, we will not look at the success of the film itself, but will prioritize Kate as a person who was able to brilliantly reflect the characters.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
In David Fincher’s film, the character Kate goes through a long period of time and transforms from an explosive girl who lit a fire in the heart of the protagonist to a calm and patient woman who sentimentally passes all of Benjamin’s experiences through herself. Kate managed to go through time with her character and accept this transformation.
Coffee and Cigarettes
Kate did a double job on this movie as she played multiple characters in the same scene. The plot of the episode, in which the actress starred, is built on the conflict between a Hollywood star, successful Cate Blanchett (yes, the girl got an autobiographical role in the film), and her envious, unkempt cousin Shelley, with whom the famous actress is afraid to get on one frame to the paparazzi. Kate did an excellent job of both transforming into a luxurious and calm celebrity, and into an eccentric, even hysterical girl.
The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
The appearances of Rola Gadreel in the trilogy happen quite episodic, not very often, but the magnificent Kate, who played the role of this gentle sorceress, sunk into the souls of fans of the well-known fantasy film. The motion picture became very important for Blanchett, because it served as one of the first appearances in mass cinema for her. After the release of the trilogies, Kate gained a lot of fans from the film’s fandom.
Notes On A Scandal
The heroine Cate Blanchett is a scandalous, fatal teacher who is in a relationship with her student. The secret is discovered by a colleague in love with Sheba (the heroine of Kate), Barbara Covet, who was amazingly played by Judi Dench. This story would not have been able to evoke so much empathy and sink into the hearts of thousands of viewers, if not for the talented Blanchett, who was able to convey the impulsiveness of her character and the self-destruction that Sheba faced.
Heaven
In the center of the plot is a young teacher, Philippa, who takes revenge on a drug dealer for the death of her husband and, in the course of the case, becomes a murderer of innocent people. Kate managed to convey all the emotions of Philippa so masterfully that the scenes with her participation pushed the audience to compassion. It would seem that it would be impossible to worry about the fate of the killer, but Blanchett forced her to closely monitor the actions and emotions of her heroine.
Aviator
In the film, the actress decided to act as soon as she read the script, but such courage and the enormous work of the actress turned into the first Oscar statuette and great popularity. In The Aviator, Blanchett played one of the greatest and most talented actresses in film history, Katharine Hepburn. To be able to masterfully and inspiringly tell the story of such an important person is a huge responsibility that Kate has handled. It is worth noting that the fates and characters of Blanchett and Hepburn are similar, because behind the fame that came to women, there is perseverance and courage.
Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age
The films “Elizabeth” and “Elizabeth: The Golden Age” brought Cate Blanchett a nomination for an honorary Oscar and made the actress a promising and recognizable star of film screenings and filming. In 1998, the first historical film “Elizabeth” was released, in which the girl played the British queen. It was one of the first serious roles, with which the actress did an amazing job, which earned her the admiration of ordinary viewers and famous film critics. In the second film, the plot revolved around the main events during the reign of the queen. In both parts, Kate perfectly conveyed the mood of the era and the transformation of the queen from a modest girl into a leader with iron restraint.
Blue Jasmine
In an attempt to start life from scratch, the beautiful Jasmine French played by Cate Blanchett, who is not accustomed to anything but financial wealth and the most comfortable living conditions, moves from New York to her sister and finds herself in conditions of extreme poverty. The path of the heroine from being spoiled to starting a new unusual life is very unpredictable. The brilliant performance of this role makes the viewer empathize with Jasmine, a coquette who curses all the troubles that have befallen her.
The role in the film brought Cate Blanchett a second Oscar and wildly popular. An interesting fact is that the actress answered Woody Allen’s offer to star in the film instantly and without a doubt, without even knowing the script.
I’m not there
Those special cases in the cinema, when women play men or vice versa, are always marked by either delight or complete indignation. Cate Blanchett in the film “I’m Not There” successfully and amazingly got used to the role of Jude Queen, who became the prototype of the notorious Bob Dylan – a very influential musician, artist, film actor who influenced the formation of modern culture. This rebel has always strived for freedom of tastes and played his songs, no matter what. The role gave the actress an Oscar and a standing ovation, because even after 13 years it is impossible to imagine a person who could play the character better.
Carol
In the film “Carol” Cate Blanchett played the role of a luxurious and respectable housewife, who was imbued with romantic feelings for a young saleswoman in a toy store. Carol Aird, the heroine of Blanchett, has been married for many years, but does not feel love at all, and in the process of divorce, she accidentally notices the timid and very young Therese, for whom she is instantly imbued with love. In the 50s, homophobic relationships were considered a sign of an unhealthy psyche, but watching the development of this story, the viewer begins to empathize with the girls, and largely thanks to Kate’s amazing acting.