As the daughter of Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz,Zoë Kravitzhas since made a name for herself, continuously appearing in fantastic movies and television as she carves out her own career. Her first role was in the 2007 film,No Reservations, before her first breakthrough as an actress inX-Men: First Classjust four years later. Following her role in that, Zoë Kravitz has appeared in a variety of other franchises, includingFantastic Beasts,Divergent,Batman,Spider-Man, andMad Max.
With Zoë Kravitz turning her attention to directing in 2024 withher feature debutBlink Twice, her career trajectory continues to go upward. She doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon, either, as her next big project will be the Darren Aronofsky-directed,Caught Stealing, andThe Batman Part IIon the horizon, as she plays a key role in the latest iteration of Matt Reeve’sBatmanfranchise.
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Directed by Zoë Kravitz, Blink Twice is a drama thriller film, marking her first foray into the world of directing. The film follows a cocktail waitress invited to a tech billionaire’s private resort home to party with them - but after arriving, she begins to discover the dark truth behind the island.
Blink Twicewas the directorial debut for Zoë Kravitz, who also wrote the script, and she did an impressive job, as the film is an enjoyable thriller with some great performances, particularly from Channing Tatum. As a group of people are invited to the private island of a billionaire tech mogul, strange things start to happen, as Blink Twice keeps audiences guessing every step of the way.
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Zoë Kravitz’s role in the film isn’t that large, though, as she only plays a swanky stewardess, but she is always memorable no matter how much screen time she gets on projects. What stands out inBlink Twice, though, is how she was still able to include herself in a small scene, taking the M. Night Shyamalan route by appearing in the films that they direct. It will be fun to see if she begins to write larger roles for herself in other films she directs as she continues to get more comfortable behind the camera.
Taking place during the pandemic,Kimiis a stellar film about an agoraphobic tech worker who accidentally discovers evidence of a violent crime at her company and reports it, only to get drawn into a tense thriller that forces her to leave the comfort of her apartment. Directed beautifully by Steven Soderbergh,Kimiis a well-crafted thriller set within the corporate world and a vehicle for some truly outstanding performances.
Zoë Kravitz is the easy standout inKimi,tasked with carrying a lot of the film by herself in her character’s apartment. As she has to venture out into the city to begin uncovering the truth,Zoë Kravitz is able to effortlessly show how paralyzing the character’s anxiety could beand the mentally draining aspect of being so afraid of stepping into danger during a harrowing moment for humanity.
X-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class explores the origins of Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr, who later become Professor X and Magneto. Set during the early days of their friendship, the film depicts their collaborative efforts with other mutants to avert a significant global threat.
Following the terrible reception to bothX-Men: The Last StandandX-Men Origins: Wolverine, the future of Fox’s franchise wasn’t that clear anymore until Matthew Vaughn breathed new life into the franchise withX-Men: First Class. Serving as a prequel to the original trilogy while also being a pseudo-soft reboot, havingX-Men: First Classfocus on the newly formed friendship between Magneto and Professor X was an inspired choice, making it one of the best FoxX-Menmovies.
A true sequel toX-Men: First Classnever came to fruition asX-Men: Days of Future Pastborrowed from the original characters as well as the new ones.
X-Men: First Classwas actually the first big breakthrough role for Zoë Kravitz, who plays Angel, a mutant who has dragonfly wings and spits acid. She is recruited by Charles Xavier before she ultimately decides to join Kevin Bacon’s Sebastian Shaw, the villain of the film.Zoë Kravitz fits right in with the rest of the fresh faces in the franchise, and even though she isn’t the most significant mutant in the film, it showcased her talent and affinity for characters in big franchises.
Tasked with being a new take on the John Kusack film and also the novel of the same name, theHigh FidelityTV series was initially met with skepticism, but it turned out to be a fantastic adaptation, keeping in line with the spirit and tone that came before but with a fresh coat of paint. The series follows Robyn Brooks, a record-store owner who revisits past relationships through the lens of music and pop culture.
It’s another fantastic leading performance from Zoë Kravitz, who has proven herself as a talented actress.
It’s unfortunate thatHigh Fidelitywas canceled after one season, namely because Zoë Kravitz does such a good job playing Robyn Brooks,living up to the high standards John Kusack set for the character decades prior. Her performance is poignant and heartfelt, as her character recollects on the good and bad that came before in her life, while looking towards what the future could hold. It’s another fantastic leading performance from Zoë Kravitz, who has proven herself as a talented actress.
The Lego Batman Movie
The LEGO Batman Movie is a spin-off of 2014’s The LEGO Movie, which centers around the titular hero; where after another day in Gotham City goes wrong thanks to the Joker and other fellow DC villains, Batman tells the Joker he’s a pitiful villain, not worth his time and hurts his feelings. Wanting to prove himself to Batman and get his ultimate revenge, Joker concocts an idea that will require the Caped Crusader to learn how to give up the lone vigilante act and recruit the help of allies Robin and Batgirl.
Lego Batman was one of the major highlights ofThe Lego Moviewhen it came out, so it was only natural that they would want to capitalize on that, makingThe Lego Batman Movie, a spectacular adaption of one of DC’s most iconic heroes. Filled with nonstop, witty jokes and an obvious love for the Batman mythos,The Lego Batman Movieis one of the best adaptations of the character. Will Arnett is fantastic as Bruce Wayne / Batman, and the rest of the supporting cast of the film delivers as well.
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A bit prophetic, Zoë Kravitz plays Selina Kyle and Catwoman inThe Lego Batman Movie, several years before she would play that role again in Matt Reeves’The Batman. Though her role is small in the film, she is great, as Catwoman regularly says “meow” during her dialogue,a tongue-in-cheek joke that is perfect for the tone of the film. It’s fun seeing Zoë Kravitz play a role in a vastly different way than she would later, showing her versatility as a performer.
Written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa,Dopewas a fresh take on the coming-of-age genre when it was released in 2015. Featuring a nerdy kid who accidentally gets caught up with a drug dealer after going to a party with a girl he has a crush on.Dopeis a poignant look at youth, race, and class, with a fantastic soundtrack and incredible performances across the board. It’s one of the most underrated coming-of-age movies in the past several decades.
Zoë Kravitz plays Nakia, a cool, often nonchalant girl that the main character, Malcolm, has a crush on. The two bond more throughout the film, and by the end of it, seem to be romantically involved. While she isn’t a main character inDope,Nakia is significant to the entire story, and Zoë Kravitz plays the character extremely cool, making her a charming and engaging character to watch on screen.
Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse
In the first animated Spider-Man film released in theaters, Miles Morales, a teenager who idolizes Spider-Man, gains Spider-Man powers of his own. While learning to use his new abilities, Miles crosses parallel dimensions and teams up with the different versions of Spider-Man from those dimensions to stop a threat to all reality.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseexceeded all expectations when it was released, winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Movie. Focusing on Miles Morales coming into his own as Spider-Man with a multiverse backdrop with other Spider-Man variants acting as supporting characters,Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Versewas a breath of fresh air for the character. Add on the fact that it has some of the best animation ever seen, and it’s one of thebestSpider-Manfilmsever made.
Zoë Kravitz plays one of the most important characters in Spider-Man’s history, Mary Jane Parker. InInto the Spider-Verse, she portrays two different versions of the character, as the wife of Peter Parker in Miles Morales' universe and the ex-wife of Peter B. Parker in another universe. It’s not a big role, but she does a great job, andit is unfortunate that she didn’t return to the role inSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies is a television drama from 2017 based on Liane Moriarty’s novel. It features three mothers of first-graders in Monterey, California, whose seemingly idyllic lives begin to deteriorate amid secrets, lies, and a mysterious murder investigation intertwining their personal narratives.
Based on the novel of the same name by author Lianne Moriarty,Big Little Liesis a fantastic adaption by HBO that was originally envisioned as a miniseries before being expanded after its incredible success. Telling the story of five women who become embroiled in a homicide investigation,Big Little Liesis an often funny thriller that works so well off of the committed performances from the group of women that include Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, and Zoë Kravitz.
Zoë Kravitz is surrounded by some of the best actors in Hollywood, but she doesn’t get lost in the shuffle, turning out a great performance as Bonnie Carlson, wife of James Tupper’s Nathan Carlson.Zoë Kravitz captures the free-spirited and often laid-back personality of Bonnie Carlson perfectly, and likes to stay out of the drama as much as possible, a refreshing change of pace from the rest of the characters in the series.
The Batman
The Batman follows a young Bruce Wayne as he investigates a sadistic serial killer targeting key political figures in Gotham. As he delves deeper, he is confronted by the city’s hidden corruption and questions surrounding his own family’s legacy.
The Batmanwas a highly anticipated new adaptation of the Dark Knight, and Matt Reeves delivered in spades, crafting a three-hour crime epic that emphasized the detective aspect of the character. Robert Pattinson delivered a fresh take on the character, and the atmosphere is suffocating in every single scene.The Batmanmight be the best-looking comic book movie ever made, gritty and dirty, but truly something gorgeous.
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The Batman universe, originated by director Matt Reeves, is already quite vast and will continue to expand with new films and spin-off series.
Zoë Kravitz plays Selina Kyle inThe Batman, briefly acting as an obstacle for Batman to navigate during his investigation before she ends up helping him for her own reasons.Slinking around in the dark and blending into underground clubs, Zoë Kravitz’s Selina Kyle is amazing, making her an integral part of the story, and a solid contrast to Robert Pattinson’s Batman, as the two of them begin to develop feelings for each other throughout the course of the film.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road is a post-apocalyptic film set in a desolate desert landscape where society has collapsed. Released in 2015, the story follows two rebels, Max Rockatansky and Imperator Furiosa, as they attempt to survive and bring balance to a world torn by chaos and strife.
Few action films of the modern day have been able to match the high-octane madness that isMad Max: Fury Road, George Miller’s triumphant return to a franchise he created decades prior. Once the action gets started, the film doesn’t stop, as each subsequent action scene tries valiantly to top the one that came before. With some of the best car stunts ever seen in a movie,Mad Max: Fury Roadis a staple of the action genre and one of the greatest action films of the 21st century.
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Adding to her impressive list of franchises, Zoë Kravitz plays Toast the Knowing, one of Immortan Joe’s wives who are attempting to escape with help from Charlize Theron’s Furiosa. Toast the Knowing is arguably the most resourceful wife in the group, knowledgeable about guns and practical, showing a high level of intelligence.Zoë Kravitzdoes a fantastic job as the character, showing a lot of strength with the little dialogue that she has,mostly doing incredible with her physical acting.
