Shubhabrata Dutta
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. No Hard Feelings (2023)
‘No Hard Feelings’ is a comedy-drama starring Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Matthew Broderick, and Laura Benanti. It tells the story of 32-year-old Maddie Barker, who takes up the awkward job of dating Percy, the 19-year-old introverted son of a wealthy couple, to avoid losing her home that has been subjected to her unpaid property taxes. The couple wants Maddie to bring Percy out of his shell by helping him understand the perks of being a young adult, including, as you may have guessed from the title, sex. But Percy is a tough nut to crack and gives Maddie a tough time without even going against her, and this leads to the weirdest situations that are humorous. To find out whether Maddie manages to change Percy, you can stream the movie here.
3. 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 the duo ends up, you can watch ‘Serena’ right 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 where there is no return, even in the face of extinction. You can stream the film here.
1. American Hustle (2013)
Directed by David O. Russell, ‘American Hustle’ dark humor crime film that is a dramatization of an FBI operation in the late 70s and early 80s, the Abscam Scandal, which resulted in the conviction of multiple members of the US Congress. The film follows Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), lovers/fellow grifters whose huge profit-making criminal undertakings are compromised after FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper) catches them red-handed. They aren’t arrested but made to work by Richie to track down other conmen. Eventually, the three find themselves plotting the Abscam operation, which, if successful, will put corrupt government officials behind bars. However, the risks include the mafia, Arabs, and millions of dollars. Lawrence plays the role of Rosenfeld’s unstable wife, Rosalyn. With 10 Oscar nominations and 10 BAFTA nominations (winning three), ‘American Hustle’ was one of the best movies of 2013. You can watch it here.
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