The actress gained fame thanks to her role in the TV series “Dark Angel” (2000 – 2002), for which she received a nomination for a Golden Globe. For her birthday, see the best tapes with the American star.
Best films of actress Jessica Alba
1. “Sin City” (Sin City).
Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller, Action Movie
Year: 2005
Country: USA
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
Rating: 8.0
Duration: 2h 4 min
“Sin City is a dark and gritty neo-noir anthology film that tells several interconnected stories set in Basin City, a corrupt and violent metropolis full of crime, vice and corruption.
Each story unfolds around a different character-from a tough cop seeking justice for a murdered girl to a desperate prostitute seeking revenge on her former lover who abused her.
2. “Machete” (Machete).
Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller, Comedy, Action Movie
Year: 2010
Country: USA
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
Rating: 6.6
Duration: 1h 45 min
Machete is a former Mexican Federal Security Service agent who decides to change his life by working as a construction worker in the United States. However, when he becomes a fugitive, he is targeted by law enforcement and drug cartels.
Entering the fight, Machete uses his skills as a combatant to protect his family and clear his name from the accusations. Over time, he finds allies, including Henry, a gun shop owner, and Shyla, a migrant working in an art gallery. Together they uncover a conspiracy that ensures the enrichment of businessman Ming and politician McLihan through drug trafficking and corruption.
3. “Night Driver” (Stretch).
Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller, Comedy, Action Movie
Year: 2014
Country: USA
Directed by: Joe Carnahan
Rating: 6.5
Duration: 1hr 34min
In ‘Night Driver/Driver’, a 2014 dark comedy directed by Joe Carnahan, we follow the adventures of a failed limo driver named Stretch (Patrick Wilson), played by Patrick Wilson. Trying to pay off a debt to a ruthless bookie, Stretch reluctantly takes on a high-stakes job that turns into chaos.
His passenger is the wild and unpredictable character Roger Karos, played by Chris Pine, who is in possession of a dangerous ledger that may be linked to powerful criminals.
4. “The Sleeping Dictionary.
Genre: Drama, Romance, Melodrama.
Year: 2003
Country: USA, Malaysia
Directed by: Guy Jenkin
Rating: 6.5
Duration: 1 h 49 min
“An Intimate Dictionary”, set in the colonial era of the 1930s, tells the journey of a young British man named John who is sent to the exotic British colony of Sarawak in Borneo.
Upon arriving there, John is fascinated by the beauty and culture of the indigenous people. In an effort to assimilate and gain a deeper understanding of their way of life, he enlists the help of a “sleeping dictionary,” a local woman who teaches him the local language and customs.
5. “Anaesthesia” (Awake).
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Detective
Year: 2007
Country: USA
Directed by: Joby Harold
Rating: 6.5
Duration: 1hr 24min
“Narcosis” is an engrossing thriller that explores the complexities of trust, betrayal and deception. The story follows Clay, a successful young businessman, who suffers from a rare condition called ‘anaesthetic awareness’ which leaves him fully conscious but paralysed during surgery.
As Clay lies under the knife for a heart transplant, he overhears a sinister plot unfolding in the operating theatre. Paralysed, he desperately tries to warn the doctors, but they ignore his distress. As the operation progresses, Clay’s life flashes before his eyes, revealing the dark secrets and ulterior motives of his loved ones.
