I saw Blue Jasmine at the cinema the other day and it reminded me of what a wonderful actress Cate Blanchett is. Not just because she is an Australian but because I don't think I have seen her in a bad film to date.
What I find wonderful about Cate is that she is not typecast into a specific type of role. She has wonderful depth in her acting and plays across various genres incredibly well. Put simply, like Don Cheadle, if you see Cate's name attached to a film, you are guaranteed that it is a great film to watch.
For those unfamiliar with Cate's work, some films that I would recommend watching (other than Blue Jasmine), include:
Paradise Road - the rest of the cast is wonderful in the Bruce Beresford film. Some of the scenes are quite violent and very realistic in their violence but it is a remarkable true story. Definitely worth watching.
Thank God He Met Lizzie (also known as The Wedding Party) - I love this Australian film. It is a small, wonderful low budget film that has a stellar Australian cast (I happen to be a huge fan of Richard Roxburgh having seen him perform in a couple of plays at the Belvoir Street Theatre). It is a really easy film to watch. Good Friday night after work viewing.
Elizabeth - this is the film that made Cate Blanchett a household name. She really shines in this film.
An Ideal Husband - the entire cast of this version of the Oscar Wilde play make for a fantastic film. It is a lot of fun and very easy to watch.
Bandits - this is really Blanchett showing how good she is in comedies. I felt that this film didn't do as well as it should have at the cinema. It is wonderful. Billy Bob Thornton and Bruce Willis are also wonderful in this film.
Heaven - this is a wonderful film that will make you think afterwards. It unfolds slowly and is beautifully shot. Probably not a film for everyone, but I really enjoyed it.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou - I love this film. It is a light hearted, fun, easy to watch movie. Bill Murray and Owen Wilson are brilliant in this film.
The Aviator - Cate won the best supporting actress oscar for her performance in this film. It is a wonderful film to watch.
Little Fish - I found this film quite difficult to watch. The performances are incredibly realistic. It is a good film and I would recommend it to others if you are interested in low budget dramas.
Babel - this film is excellent. The entire cast are wonderful. Definitely worth a watch.
Notes on a Scandal - a wonderfully realistic film. It can make for some challenging viewing but it is definitely worth watching.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - more of a Brad Pitt movie than anything else. I think it is a wonderful story that has been really well put together. It works and is worth viewing.
There are a lot of other films out there that have Cate Blanchett in them. These are really just to get you started. Do you have a favourite Cate Blanchett film? If so, let me know.
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