Young star Josh Hutcherson said that he wants to star in all genres of cinema. Well, he may set his eyes on Nicole Kidman as an example. Nicole Kidman, as what we can see, is a versatile actress, ready to take risks to improve her craft. Taking risks means starring in films you are not really comfortable playing in, yet having to do it to explore new horizons. Nicole Kidman has starred in almost 30 diverse films, one being different from one another in terms of genre. Kidman, unlike Julia Roberts, Sandra Bullock, Meg Ryan and Reese Witherspoon, who mostly star in romantic comedies, doesn't settle for only one thing. Here's a look on her film genre choices.
Dead Calm- Sea Thriller
Days of Thunder- Sports Movie
Flirting- Teen Movie
Billy Bathgate- Crime Film
To Die For- Satirical Comedy
Batman Forever- Superhero Movie
The Peacemaker- Action Movie
Eyes Wide Shut, My Life- Neo-noir Drama Film
Moulin Rouge!, Nine- Musical
The Others- Supernatural Horror Film
Birthday Girl, Margot at the Wedding- Comedy Drama
The Hours, Rabbit Hole, Birth, The Human Stain- Drama Film
Dogville- Philosophical Film
Cold Mountain, Australia- Epic War Films
The Stepford Wives- Black Comedy Film
The Interpreter- Political Drama Film
Bewitched- Romantic Comedy
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus- Biographical Film
Happy Feet- Animated Feature
The Portrait of a Lady, Far and Away- Period Films
The Invasion- Science Fiction Film
The Golden Compass, Practical Magic- Fantasy Film
Despite some being critical and box office failures, it sure did help Nicole Kidman build a name for herself and establish herself as a risk-taker, that is why she sure is a brilliant actress with a wide range of acting experiences.
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