Nicole Kidman is one of our greatest living actors. She's so enthralling to watch on screen and can take on characters in any genre. When she stars in a movie, I'm immediately drawn to it. I love her presence and the choices she makes. Today, I want to go over ten of her best films and talk about what she does in them that makes the movies great. Let's dive in. 1. The Hours (2002)Kidman's portrayal of Virginia Woolf earned her a much-deserved Academy Award for Best Actress. She is almost physically and emotionally unrecognizable in this role. It caught so many people off guard at the time. She captured the author's brilliance and inner darkness with haunting precision. If you want to learn about adapted screenplays, this is a fun twist on them. Director: Stephen DaldryWriter: David Hare (screenplay), based on the novel by Michael Cunningham2. Eyes Wide Shut (1999)Stanley Kubrick's final enigmatic film features Kidman alongside then-husband Tom Cruise in a mesmerizing exploration of sexual jealousy and marital secrets. It's stunt casting that brings out the best in both of them and leaves us seeing something raw and intense. Director: Stanley KubrickWriters: Stanley Kubrick, Frederic Raphael, based on the novella "Dream Story" by Arthur Schnitzler3. To Die For (1995)I really think Kidman should have won Oscars for this movie. She is amazing as the villain in this movie, who is manipulating everyone around her. Her chillingly funny and nuanced performance showcased her early command of complex and morally...
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