{"id":66289,"date":"2020-09-14T14:16:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T11:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/zoe-kravitz-finally-steps-into-the-spotlight\/"},"modified":"2020-09-14T14:16:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T11:16:00","slug":"zoe-kravitz-finally-steps-into-the-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/zoe-kravitz-finally-steps-into-the-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"#Zo\u00eb Kravitz Finally Steps Into the Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23a6158b425\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23a6158b425\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/zoe-kravitz-finally-steps-into-the-spotlight\/#Its_Kind_of_a_Funny_Story_2010\" >It\u2019s Kind of a Funny Story (2010)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/zoe-kravitz-finally-steps-into-the-spotlight\/#Beware_the_Gonzo_2010\" >Beware the Gonzo (2010)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/zoe-kravitz-finally-steps-into-the-spotlight\/#Yelling_to_the_Sky_2011\" >Yelling to the Sky (2011)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/zoe-kravitz-finally-steps-into-the-spotlight\/#X-Men_First_Class_2011\" >X-Men: First Class (2011)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/zoe-kravitz-finally-steps-into-the-spotlight\/#Treading_Water_2013\" >Treading Water (2013)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/zoe-kravitz-finally-steps-into-the-spotlight\/#Pretend_Were_Kissing_2014\" >Pretend We\u2019re Kissing (2014)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Zo\u00eb Kravitz Finally Steps Into the Spotlight<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div><em>Welcome to\u00a0<strong>Filmographies<\/strong>, a biweekly column for completists. Every edition brings a working actor\u2019s resum\u00e9 into focus as we learn about what makes them so compelling. In this entry, we spotlight the film and TV work of Zo\u00eb Kravitz.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<p>The inimitable <strong>Zo\u00eb Kravitz<\/strong> has long been touted as a rising star. Considering her various contributions to the world of fashion, music, and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a> for the better part of the past decade, no one should question it. Kravitz\u2019s roots in entertainment run deep, too, thanks to her musician father, Lenny Kravitz, and her actress mother, Lisa Bonet.<\/p>\n<p>Besides unequivocally hitting the genetic lottery jackpot as one of the most striking, beautiful faces to grace the big and small screen in recent years, young Kravitz embodies everything unequivocally fashionable and cool. It is no wonder then that she repeatedly makes notable <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>earances in blockbusters and indie film projects alike. Still, despite her undeniable charm and magnetism, she has actually been sidelined for years.<\/p>\n<p>Kravitz was a minor addition to both comedy and drama ventures from 2007 to 2010. <strong><em>No Reservations<\/em><\/strong> is the first of these offerings, in which Kravitz adopts stereotypical goth aesthetics and deadpan line delivery playing a babysitter hired by Catherine Zeta-Jones. That same year, she also appeared in a tonally disparate vehicle as a struggling sex worker in the Jodie Foster crime film, <strong><em>The Brave One<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The next five movies in Kravitz\u2019s resum\u00e9 see her curiously on the fringes of their respective narratives. But at the very least, Brett Simon\u2019s comedy <strong><em>Assassination of a High School President<\/em><\/strong>, Craig Lucas\u2019 dysfunctional family drama <strong><em>Birds of America<\/em><\/strong>, Shana Feste\u2019s heart-wrenching <strong><em>The Greatest<\/em><\/strong>, Joel Schumacher\u2019s acrid drug-addled teen flick <strong><em>Twelve<\/em><\/strong>, and Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck\u2019s chaotic comedy-drama <strong><em>It\u2019s Kind of a Funny Story<\/em><\/strong> cover a decent breadth of genres.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_Kind_of_a_Funny_Story_2010\"><\/span>It\u2019s Kind of a Funny Story (2010)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boden and Fleck\u2019s film is one of the more interesting offerings in Kravitz\u2019s early career. This weird little movie takes a stab at unpacking the complexities of depression and suicide. Keir Gilchrist\u2019s neurotic protagonist Craig has an unrequited crush on Kravitz\u2019s character Nia, who just so happens to be his best friend\u2019s pretty, laidback girlfriend.<\/p>\n<p>Not only is Nia adorable, but she is also kind, chill, and in tune with Craig\u2019s mental health struggles! Is she all that perfect? Kravitz employs a sweet and empathetic demeanor that certainly easily implores us to believe in her gracious authenticity in the film. However, when she lends that same heartfelt quality to Nia\u2019s less-desirable traits \u2013 namely the shallowness and selfishness she would later put on full display \u2013 the audience is in for a shocking treat.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beware_the_Gonzo_2010\"><\/span>Beware the Gonzo (2010)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kravitz\u2019s initial roles may be small, but she already shows an affinity for dualities. The Bryan Goluboff high school rom-com <strong><em>Beware the Gonzo<\/em><\/strong> next exemplifies this by presenting her with the role of a mysterious, alluring outcast named Evie, a girl condemned by a male-dominated student hierarchy that is determined to diminish her with derogatory sexist labels.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, <em>Beware the Gonzo<\/em> is all about defending the underdog, tearing down the pillars of stereotype one at a time. As far as Evie is concerned, her plotline involves the reclamation of her very being from the scathing rumors and lies spread by her peers. An archetype like her commonly appears in teen movies, but witnessing Kravitz transform Evie into someone so sincere is a delight. The actress lends immense playfulness and spirit to the part while never shying away from the darkness of her weighted conflicts. Her infectious talent works on another level as well: as a much-needed salve against the irritating flaws in the rest of <em>Beware the Gonzo<\/em>\u2019s storytelling.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yelling_to_the_Sky_2011\"><\/span>Yelling to the Sky (2011)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kravitz scored her first leading role in Victoria Mahoney\u2019s debut feature, <strong><em>Yelling to the Sky<\/em><\/strong>. Her knack for portraying imperturbable facades of nonchalance is duly tested when she dons the part of the film\u2019s protagonist, Sweetness, a studious and quiet high-schooler who suffers from severe disruptions in both her home and school life.<\/p>\n<p>Caught in the fray of emotionally unavailable family members and school bullies, Sweetness is a ticking time bomb. She is a perpetual people pleaser out of necessity with no time to process the emotional fallout of her circumstances. In the first twenty-five minutes of <em>Yelling to the Sky<\/em> alone, Sweetness is left to fend for herself, with no time or space to openly explore her own wants and interests. Thus, when the character ultimately gets in too deep with local criminals and unsavory influences, an avalanche of trauma is inevitable.<\/p>\n<p>Kravitz has no trouble depicting Sweetness in her many shades. She can be your regular teenager \u2013 geeky, endearing, and slightly annoying with her jokes and naivete. Kravitz counteracts this by continuously hinting at Sweetness\u2019 inner distress through glassy-eyed stares and a metamorphosizing posture. At first, she is minute and shy, but before long, her false confidences swallow her whole. Kravitz\u2019s considered nuance quickly reminds audiences that Sweetness is just a kid whose youth has been s<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>ped from them far too soon. Even as she makes a myriad of mistakes \u2013 some more forgivable than others \u2013 we ultimately understand her at her core.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y5CSo_E3vpQ?feature=oembed\" title=\"Yelling to the Sky Official Trailer #1 (2012) - Gabourey Sidibe, Zoe Kravitz Movie HD\" width=\"700\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"X-Men_First_Class_2011\"><\/span>X-Men: First Class (2011)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kravitz\u2019s resum\u00e9 received a substantial boost once she got inducted into the <em>X-Men<\/em> universe in Matthew Vaughn\u2019s <strong><em>X-Men: First Class<\/em><\/strong>. Serving as a prequel to the popular film trilogy released between 2000 and 2006, the movie follows the very beginnings of the celebrated hero-villain dynamic between Professor X (James McAvoy) and Magneto (Michael Fassbender), who recruit several new mutants in an attempt to stop the villainous Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon).<\/p>\n<p>Kravitz takes on the role of Angel Salvatore, a winged young woman who is drafted from her stripping gig for this brand-new mutant task force. She tirelessly trains with her fellow superpowered teammates, allowing Kravitz to use significant physicality throughout <em>First Class<\/em>. Unfortunately, Angel isn\u2019t really a primary focus in the film. She doesn\u2019t even get to show off all her powers to their full effect, which \u2013 alongside flight \u2013 include acidic spit bombs. Hence, although the film was Kravitz\u2019s most mainstream release at that point, it criminally underuses her.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treading_Water_2013\"><\/span>Treading Water (2013)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Similar \u2013 if not harsher \u2013 criticisms can be aimed at M. Night Shyamalan\u2019s <strong><em>After Earth<\/em><\/strong>. I get that the film is primarily an adventure vehicle for Will and Jaden Smith, but casting Kravitz as a dead sister who only pops up in short flashback sequences is practically unforgivable.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the indie comedy-drama <strong><em>Treading Water<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 originally titled <strong><em>The Boy Who Smells Like Fish<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 is her superior film of 2013. Opposite Douglas Smith\u2019s awkward protagonist, Mica \u2013 who is exiled by the masses for his strong body odor \u2013 Kravitz\u2019s Laura packs a hefty punch. Regrettably, she plays a love interest once again. Nevertheless, armed with a cheery disposition and biting wit, Kravitz makes Laura truly relatable despite any revelation of the character\u2019s quirks.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, Laura comes across as almost <em>too<\/em> effervescent at times. However, her perpetually bubbly exterior is merely a cover-up of many deep-seated anxieties surrounding self-perception. That said, the girl is thoroughly compelling, effortlessly charming her way into Mica\u2019s and the audience\u2019s hearts alike.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pretend_Were_Kissing_2014\"><\/span>Pretend We\u2019re Kissing (2014)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Treading Water<\/em> acts as a reasonable predecessor to both <strong><em>Pretend We\u2019re Kissing<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>The Road Within<\/em><\/strong>. Both of these films seem to divvy up the lighthearted and somber themes of the former and especially single out the actress\u2019 capabilities in either genre.<\/p>\n<p>Because Kravitz is absolutely hilarious as the zany, free-spirited Autumn in <em>Pretend We\u2019re Kissing<\/em>. Frankly, she is the third wheel in this little <em>Before Sunrise<\/em>-adjacent indie about whirlwind love. Nonetheless, Kravitz turns in a positively jaunty performance with gusto. The airiness of her larger-than-life spiritualistic character is grounded in virtuousness, making Autumn at least somewhat self-aware and far less over-the-top than she would have been otherwise. 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