Variety assessed that Jolie had a strong and emotional performance. The role helped her win the Golden Globe Award, emerging as a talented and promising Hollywood actress. Photo: IMDb

According to Variety , Angelina Jolie made her breakthrough acting with the psychological film Girl, Interrupted . The film is based on the memoir of author Susanna Kaysen (played by Winona Ryder) about the 18 months she spent being treated at a mental hospital in the 1960s.

Jolie plays Rowe – a blonde female patient, manipulate other female patients. Jolie’s outstanding performance overshadowed the main character, helping the star win the Golden Globe and Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Video: Rotten Tomatoes

In 2001, Jolie became the main character in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – a film adaptation of the cult video game Tomb Raider . In the film, Jolie was praised for her action scenes and skillful use of weapons. The work grossed 274 million USD and is one of the best-selling game adaptations of all time. Video: Paramount

According to Hollywood Reporter , the action movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith not only showcases Jolie’s transformative and multi-talented acting but also marks the beginning of a passionate relationship with co-star Brad Pitt. The two play the role of a high-class assassin couple, married for more than 5 years but still hiding their identities. The combination of humor and thrilling action scenes helped the film achieve a successful revenue of 478 million USD, loved by global fans. Video: Rotten Tomatoes

In the movie A Mighty Heart, Jolie received many compliments for her acting as wife Mariane whose husband Daniel (Dan Futterman) went missing in Pakistan while on his way to Dubai to meet her. The film is based on the true story of the search for Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl who was kidnapped in 2002. Jolie’s performance was emotional, helping her receive a Golden Globe nomination in the Film Actress category. excellent in psychological films. Video: Rotten Tomatoes

In Changeling – a work based on the true story of legendary Clint Eastwood, Jolie plays a single mother whose nine-year-old son goes missing. Her emotional performance received acclaim from both critics and audiences, helping her receive an Oscar nomination in the Best Actress category. Video: Movieman

In the action movie Salt, Jolie was considered to dominate the screen when playing the role of a CIA agent who was respected by everyone, but was suddenly accused of being a Russian spy. According to Hollywood Reporter , the action scenes and Jolie’s acting are the highlights of the film. Video: Sony

In 2014, Jolie took on the role of a dark fairy in Maleficent – a film version about the villain of the animated film Sleeping Beauty. According to Variety , Jolie’s acting is convincing with every small detail such as eyes, expressions, and voice. The work reached a revenue of 758 million USD, becoming the best-selling film in Angelina Jolie’s career. Video: Disney