CATE Blanchett is one of the most skilful actors of the last twenty years. A masterful performer who elevates any film she appears in, whether it be serious dramas such as Babel and The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button or fantasy flicks like Cinderella and Thor: Ragnarok.
As she teams up with Jack Black for The House With A Clock In Its Walls, Close-up Culture have picked out our top ten Blanchett films.
10) The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
BLANCHETT’S Meredith Logue falls prey to the deceptive charms of Matt Damon’s Ripley in this 1999 thriller.
9) The Aviator (2004)
ONE Hollywood great portrays another as Blanchett takes on the role of Katharine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese’s biopic of Howard Hughes.
8) Heaven (2002)
BLANCHETT props up Tom Tykwer’s drama-romance with a brilliant performance as a fugitive on the run with her police officer lover.
7) Little Fish (2005)
Alongside a career best Hugo Weaving, Blanchett plays a recovering heroin addict who must dive back into the world of drugs to get the money she desperately needs.
6) Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
BLANCHETT makes a largely disappointing film memorable with a tremendous return performance as The Virgin Queen.
5) Notes On A Scandal (2006)
THE dream team of Blanchett and Judi Dench bring life to Patrick Marber’s Oscar-nominated screenplay.
4) Elizabeth (1998)
A tour de force performance from Blanchett opposite Geoffrey Rush and Joseph Fiennes.
3) I’m Not There (2007)
As legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, Blanchett brings something special to this unique role and unconventional film.
2) Blue Jasmine (2013)
BLANCHETT is in stunning form as she plays a modern day Blanche DuBois. Scintillating work.
1) Carol (2015)
Reuniting with I’m Not There director Todd Haynes, Blanchett gives a heart-rendering and complex performance alongside the equally mesmerising Rooney Mara. A simply unforgettable role.