Top 5 Must see Angelina Jolie films for Angelina fans
by michael_gerschwitz | created - 18 Oct 2014 | updated - 18 Oct 2014 | Public5 films that every Angelina Jolie fan MUST see
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1. Beyond Borders (2003)
R | 127 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
The world's cruelty is confronted with the love of two different people who try to save humanity from poverty and war.
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Clive Owen, Angelina Jolie, Linus Roache, Teri Polo
Votes: 29,058 | Gross: $4.43M
While she had already done charity work with the UN, this movie further inspired Angelina to do more to help starving and war-torn countries, including becoming a Goodwill Ambassador and adopting her first child, Maddox, whom she adopted while still filming. Probably no other film has influenced her to become the person she is today.
2. Gia (1998 TV Movie)
R | 120 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
The story of the life of Gia Carangi, a top fashion model from the late 1970s, from her meteoric rise to the forefront of the modeling industry, to her untimely death.
Director: Michael Cristofer | Stars: Angelina Jolie, Faye Dunaway, Elizabeth Mitchell, Mercedes Ruehl
Votes: 50,297
Her breakout role, an amazing, powerful performance which won her 6 individual awards, including the Golden Globe, for best lead actress and launched her on her way to the top of the A-list.
3. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
PG-13 | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Video game adventurer Lara Croft comes to life in a movie where she races against time and villains to recover powerful ancient artifacts.
Director: Simon West | Stars: Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Iain Glen, Noah Taylor
Votes: 219,025 | Gross: $131.14M
No one else could have filled this role as well as Angie did, she was the perfect mix of sexy, badass and class. While the movie didn't have as much success as expected, it was her first starring role in a big budget action film and made her a household name.
4. Girl, Interrupted (1999)
R | 127 min | Biography, Drama
A directionless teenager, Susanna, is rushed to Claymoore, a mental institution, after a supposed suicide attempt. There, she befriends a group of troubled women who deeply influence her life.
Director: James Mangold | Stars: Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea DuVall, Brittany Murphy
Votes: 211,448 | Gross: $28.87M
Another brilliant performance and her first Academy Award win (Best Supporting Actress) as well as 4 more best actress/supporting actress awards.
5. Changeling (2008)
R | 141 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
After Christine's son goes missing, she reaches out to the LAPD to find him. But when they try to pass off an impostor as her son to quieten public protests, she refuses to accept him or give up hope.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Angelina Jolie, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan, Gattlin Griffith
Votes: 265,325 | Gross: $35.74M
One of her most powerful roles, earned her 15 best actress nominations, including the Academy Award (which she was robbed of IMO). Will go down in history as one of the best movies of the 2000s.
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