Laura Dern’s brand new movie Lonely planet is now streaming on Netflix, and these 10 movies are her best roles to watch after finishing it. Lonely Planet’s The cast of characters stars Dern as Katherine Loewe and Liam Hemsworth as Owen Brophy, an unlikely pair given Owen and Katherine’s age gap and Owen’s relationship with his girlfriend, Lily Kemp (Diana Silvers). All three characters are attending a writing retreat in Morocco, which is primarily where Lonely planet was filmed, and throughout the trip, Owen and Katherine develop deep feelings for one another.
Although there were some problems with Lonely planetThe movie was generally charming, and Hemsworth and Dern’s performances were solid. Even in light of Dern’s performance in the movie, though, Lonely planet is far from her best role. These 10 movies represent Laura Dern’s best performances out there Lonely planet.
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The sun
Laura Dern’s 2022 movie with Hugh Jackman included Hard Matter
The sun Starring Laura Dern as Kate and Hugh Jackman as Peter, a divorced couple whose teenage son, Nicholas, is experiencing deep distress and depression. The sun is not based on a true story, but rather on a game of the same name, which follows similar plot points. The film was met with controversy, as some viewers felt that the twist ending, which temporarily left Nicholas’s fate uncertain, was insensitive.
Despite the controversial ending, Jackman and Dern are both absolutely brilliant in it The sunAnd the movie is easily one of Dern’s best performances. She plays the role of the concerned, loving mother and heartbroken ex-wife in a way that feels genuine. In the end, it makes the movie that much more tragic, but as it was intentional, it just speaks to what a powerful performance this is from Dern.
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the story
Yet another heavy addition to Dern’s filmography, the story is important and timely
in the storyLaura Dern plays the older Jennifer Fox opposite Isabelle Nélisse, who plays the character’s younger self. like The sun, the story It’s a really hard movie to sit through, but it’s an important one. Dern’s Jennifer is a documentary filmmaker who uncovers the dark truth of her past about a ‘relationship’ she had with an adult coach when she was only 13.
It can be incredibly difficult to produce such a story in a way that feels respectful and sensitive to victims/survivors, but the story And Dern’s performance can do that. In this role, Dern is convincing as ever, and really captures the emotional pain and complex feelings that emerge for Jennifer as she has to reframe the narrative she has constructed for herself around the trauma. The movie was also quite timely, as it was released in 2018, when the Me Too movement was still in full swing.
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Downsizing
Although Downsizing has received a lot of criticism, it’s a fun watch nonetheless
Downsizing is a massive tonal shift following The sun And the storyAnd it sees Laura Dern in a much lesser known role. Downsizing is a 2017 comedy-drama starring Matt Damon. In the movie, Damon’s character, Paul Safranek, is one of many people who chose to shrink to about 5 inches, which will (theoretically) allow them to live a much more luxurious, relaxed lifestyle because of the cost reductions. This is exactly where Dern’s character comes in, as she plays Laura Lonowski, who gives a sales pitch for Licherland, the home of the downtrodden.
In truth, the movie is a bit all over the place, which is why it wasn’t received very well. The story is inconsistent, especially in the latter half of the film, and it feels driven more by the concept of people shrinking down than by a cohesive narrative. however, Downsizing It’s still fun to watch, and it’s wonderful at it.
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Wild
Laura Dern stars alongside Reese Witherspoon in the movie adaptation of a memoir
The decade-old movie WildBased on the Cheryl Strayed memoir of the same name, Reese Witherspoon stars as Cheryl, a young woman who treks an incredible 1,100-mile hike by herself. This hike was partly brought about by the death of Cheryl’s mother, Bobby, who was played by Laura Dern in the movie. Although this does not play a massive role in WildHer performance is still an excellent one, and Together, Dern and Witherspoon perfectly represent the love Strayed and her mother shared in real life.
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There are also a number of movies based on true stories of journeys (literal and figurative) of self-discovery, but Wild has staying power because of the performances and the fact that Cheryl Strayed was involved in bringing her memoir to life on screen. In fact, Strayed even has a cameo in it WildLike an unnamed woman. While this isn’t one of Dern’s biggest roles, it’s certainly a movie worth watching.
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The fault in our stars
The Heartbreaking Story is one of Laura Dern’s best roles as a mother
A mother plays a role here again The fault in our starsA tragic movie charting the romance between two teenagers with cancer. In this movie, she plays Mrs. Lancaster, protagonist Hazel Grace Lancaster’s (Shailene Woodley) mother. Like many of Dern’s roles, though arguably especially the ones in which she plays a mother, The fault in our stars Demands an emotional performance from her, and she delivers.
The fault in our stars is also based on a book, although the novel, written by celebrated author John Green, is not directly based on a true story as Wild was. It was inspired by Greene’s time working in a children’s hospital and specifically influenced by the story of Esther Grace Earle, who died of cancer at just 16. Perhaps because Greene was pulling from real-life experiences, The fault in our stars had a great impact, and it continues to be a favorite book and movie.
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October ski
This 90s movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal alongside Laura Dern
One of the oldest editions on the list, October ski Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Homer Hickam, a teenage boy from a coal mining town who becomes obsessed with rocket science after seeing Sputnik 1 in the sky. Although he demonstrates an aptitude for science, his father disapproves of this interest, as he wants Homer to follow in his footsteps as a coal miner. in October skiLaura Dern plays Homer’s teacher, Miss Riley, who supports Homer’s dream of becoming a rocket scientist and is easily his biggest advocate in the movie.
October ski is also based on a true story, although it sees Dern in a rather unique role in terms of her overall filmography. Dern is truly brilliant in this movie, perfectly capturing the difficult waters Miss Riley has to navigate as a teacher who supports Homer against his parents’ (but largely his father’s) wishes. The 1999 movie is indeed one of Dern’s most iconic roles.
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Wedding Story
Laura Dern’s character is perfectly infuriating in Marriage Story
Noah Baumbach Wedding Story It stars Adam Driver as Charlie Barber and Scarlett Johansson as Nicole Barber and received a lot of media attention when it debuted on Netflix in 2019. In the movie, the couple goes through a messy cross-country divorce and custody battle with their young son, Henry . Laura Dern plays Nora Fanshawe, Nicole’s overage lawyer who seems to get a kick out of bullying Charlie and becomes the main antagonist in the courtroom.
Dern’s acting in this movie is excellent, and she nails the role perfectly, right down to the last sarcastic comment and smug smile.
Nora comes across as a typical divorce lawyer, looking to nickel and dime Charlie (and, at times, Nicole as well), but That unlikeable characterization is absolutely the point. Dern’s acting in this movie is excellent, and she nails the role perfectly, right down to the last sarcastic comment and smug smile. actually, Wedding Story Includes some of the best acting by Johansson, Driver and Dern.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Laura Dern’s Vice Admiral Holdo saved the resistance in Star Wars
Laura Dern also played a role in Star Wars Sequel trilogy as Vice Admiral Holdo in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Although Holdo is not necessarily a main character among these Star Wars Sequel trilogy’s characters, she played a pivotal role in The Last Jedi. Vice Admiral Hulda was actually the reason the Resistance survived an attack by the First Order.Which was also meant to save the life of fan-lover Star Wars Character Princess Leia Organa.
Holdo managed to save the Resistance fleet by executing what was coined ‘The Holdo Maneuver’, which saw her jump her ship into hyperspace, intentionally smashing into the First Order’s ship in its path. The maneuver killed Holdo, but she sacrificed her life to save the Resistance and make a better future possible for the galaxy. Dern is unsurprisingly brilliant as Holdo, and it’s great fun watching her play in the galaxy far, far away.
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Little women
Laura Dern played Marmi March beautifully in Little Women
Laura Dern’s role as Marmee March in the 2019 remake Little womenBased on the beloved book of the same name by Louisa May Alcott, is certainly one of her best. Marmee is the mother of four daughters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, on whom the story focuses. The movie is set in the 1880s, like the book, and reflects on the complexities of sisterhood, gender and coming-of-age in wartime.
Although Marmee is not necessarily a leading character, she is essential to the story. It is clear that Marmi is a warm, loving mother, and it is through her motherly nature and the way she raised her girls that they became the smart, kind and funny young women portrayed in the movie. Dern is again perfect in the role, and The movie and the actors manage to bring something new to a story that has been around for generations.
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Jurassic Park
Laura Dern’s most iconic role is easily Jurassic Park
Laura Dern’s single best movie is Jurassic Parkwhich became a cult classic. In the original movie, which was released in 1993, he plays Eli Sattler, a scientist who visits the fateful park full of real-life dinosaurs that have been brought back into existence by some questionable science. Not surprisingly, and now quite famous, the park had disastrous consequences, including the main characters of the movie nearly losing their lives to various dinosaurs.
Because of how terrifying the dinosaurs and the characters’ life-or-death experiences were meant to be, Dern had to dress up the whole show, and she did. Dern has also returned to the franchise in the years since, most recently in Jurassic World Dominion (2022). While Lonely planet was an enjoyable movie to watch, the 10 movies, Jurassic Park In particular, it represents the best performance of Laura Dern in her filmography.