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Jennifer Lawrence, one of the most celebrated and accomplished actresses of her time, is among the highest-paid performers in Hollywood. An Academy Award winner, she is a versatile artist who excels in a variety of genres, such as indie movies, super-hit comedy dramas, and hugely popular action franchises. A knack for choosing the right films and a dynamic personality make Lawrence a fan favorite. Netflix offers some of the best films she has worked on to date.
4. Serena (2014)
Co-starring Lawrence and Bradley Cooper, ‘Serena’ is a period drama directed by Golden Globe winner Susanne Bier (the first female director to win the award) and is based on American author Ron Rash’s 2008 eponymous novel. It is set in North Carolina during the Great Depression and follows timber baron George Pemberton (Cooper), who falls in love with Serena Shaw (Lawrence), a young woman. They get married, and Serena slowly learns the business, proving herself equal in business prowess to George. But when an illegitimate secret from George’s past comes to light, something that Serena herself cannot afford and is in pain for the same, she decides to bury it forever. Meanwhile, George finds himself compromised by his business partner, Buchanan, who even contemplates killing him. To find out how and where our duo ends up, you can watch ‘Serena’ right here.
3. House at the End of the Street (2012)
With Mark Tonderai in the director’s chair, ‘House at the End of the Street’ is a horror-thriller that introduces us to a newly single mother and her teen daughter as they move into a new home, unaware of the darkness that surrounds them. Elissa (Jennifer Lawrence) shifts to a small, secluded town with her mother, Sarah (Elisabeth Shue), in hopes of a fresh start. They soon learn that the house next door was the site of a brutal double murder, where a young girl, Carrie-Ann, killed her parents and disappeared, leaving only her brother, Ryan. Despite the eerie history, Elissa befriends the reclusive Ryan, much to her mother’s chagrin. As she grows closer to Ryan, Elissa begins to unravel the mysteries surrounding the tragic events and realizes too late that nothing is as it seems. The film builds tension through its chilling atmosphere and unexpected twists, with Elissa and Sarah’s optimism giving way to horror. ‘House at the End of the Street’ can be streamed here.
2. Don’t Look Up (2021)
With a star-studded cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett, Timothée Chalamet, Mark Rylance, Jonah Hill, Tyler Perry, and Meryl Streep, ‘Don’t Look Up’ is a disaster movie underscored by dark humor. Directed by Adam McKay, it has a pretty simple plot that involves an astronomy professor (DiCaprio) and her student (Lawrence) trying to use a media tour to make the public aware that in 6 months, a comet will hit Earth and has the potential for global extinction. As serious as the issue is, no one seems interested in listening to what they have to say, be it the very President of the United States or a couple of upbeat morning show hosts. As we get to see how different people react to the news or how they don’t, we are provided with a clear view of how we, as humans, have reached a point of ignorance from which there is no return, even in the face of extinction. You can stream the film here.
1. The Hunger Games Movies (2012-2015)
‘The Hunger Games’ is a series of dystopian adventure films based on American author Suzanne Collins’s best-selling novel series ‘The Hunger Games.’ Lawrence plays the protagonist Katniss Everdeen, who takes part in the titular games, which are a part of the nation of Panem’s nationally televised annual event. Each of the 12 districts of Panem sends a boy and a girl to be trained in the art of survival and then compete in a fight to the death until only one competitor remains as the winner. The adventures and experiences of Katniss, underscored by the politics of the Capitol, the body that runs Panem and organizes the event, are what we get to see in this hit franchise. The first four movies feature Lawrence as the protagonist and follow her as she confronts villains and leads a rebellion for Panem. You can watch them here.
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