Carol is released in the UK today and I have been looking forward to seeing it for months, after hearing about it while down and in London when the British Film Festival was on. For the premiere I was actually standing so close to the red carpet but couldn’t actually see anything. Cate Blanchett is a double Oscar winner, and been nominated three other times if that doesn’t say something about her incredible ability I don’t know what else will? But she really does have a fantastic range of films and she first came to my attention in Lord of the Rings.
Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit (Review 1 – Review 2 – Review 3) (Review 1 – Review 2 – Review 3)
Who better to take on the role of such an elegant race in Middle Earth? A truly fantastic character who we got to see again in The Hobbit.
Blue Jasmine
Having a total breakdown as her life has fallen apart trying to reconnect with her sister, it all just works.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Review)
I have always been such a big fan of this film and the performances from Cate and Brad Pitt really do bring out the best in one another.
Notes on a Scandal
A teacher who has an affair with a pupil and found out by a colleague the rather crazy Judi Dench who makes her life hell.
Elizabeth/Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Unreal performance as Elizabeth I in both films, honestly amazing performances and deserved an Oscar for this!
The Aviator
Truly engaging as Katharine Hepburn and working so well opposite Di Caprio in this very strong film.
Babel
This probably seems like a strange choice as I really hated this film as didn’t have a clue what was going on but another incredible performance from Cate.
What are your favourite Cate Blanchett performances?
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I love Cate Blanchett, she’s a real chameleon. For me, her performance in Elizabeth is a powerful one, especially watching her change from naive young girl to a strong woman capable of ruthless decisions and proper majesty.
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Absolutely brilliant was Elizabeth, doing the list made me want to watch them again!
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I’m the same Caz.
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Love the two Elizabeth movies!
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They seem to be more popular than I thought!
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I just adore her in Elizabeth.
Did you know, she took an uncredited part in Hot Fuzz as Simon Pegg’s ex girlfriend.
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Doesn’t that type of thing make her even better!
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It does in my eyes!
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Totally agree 🙂
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I really didn’t like Benjamin Button but there’s no denying just how incredible an actress she is. One of those people born to act. So many phenomenal performances you can choose from.
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She really has done so much in the last 15 years! That’s a shame about Benjamin Button, I totally fell in love with it all.
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Your post really shows how incredibly versatile she is. I still tear up when I think about her and Brad in Benjamin Button…such spectacular performances!!!
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So pleased your feeling some love for Benjamin Button as well. I had quite a few more than 7 when starting the list. I also must catch up with some of her performances as well!
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I remember when they were filming in New Orleans (where I live), and seeing random streets decked out vintage style. So cool.
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That is really cool!!! 🙂
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I haven’t seen The Curious Case of Benjamin Button so on my list of Blanchett’s best performances, I included Veronica Guerrin. Hail the Great Cate, she’s such a phenomenal actress!
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I need to catch up with Veronica Guerrin, I am sure I have tried to watch it before but started really late on night time. I’ll be very interested to see how you find Benjamin Button if you get a chance to watch it at some point.
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Haven’t seen all of these but can’t go wrong with Cate Blanchett. I like her voice performance in How to Train Your Dragon 2.
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Oh I haven’t seen that one, only the first!
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I also loved her in Cinderella.
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Love this post. I think Blue Jasmine is my favourite Cate Blanchett performance of all time!
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She really is incredible in that film!
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I definitely need to see more Blanchett movies! Loved her in Carol, LotR, Benjamin Button and The Aviator but I haven’t seen many others or any of the others on your list. I did love her in I’m Not There as well. Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan is just amazing!
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I’ve tried to start watching I’m Not There and didn’t make it very far into it. I’ll have to make a change to that!
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It is a very weird film.
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