Isla Fisher has a gift for physical comedy. Her clumsiness as aspiring fashion journalist April in Aussie soap Definitely, Maybe translates well to the big screen. She takes on a whole new challenge with the heist film NOW YOU SEE ME. She shines as escape artist Henley Reeves in this ensemble cast featuring Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco and Morgan Freeman.
1. Home and Away (1999)
Isla Fisher’s first big break was in the Australian soap opera Home and Away. She played Shannon Reed for seven years and was involved in some of the show’s biggest storylines, including anorexia, AIDS, and a gay romance.
She went on to act in several other Australian shows and a few films before making her way into Hollywood. She has worked with directors like Baz Luhrmann and Raja Gosnell and has starred in movies of various genres.
But it’s her role in this quirky comedy about a stoned out bum that really made her stand out. The movie landed her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress and is one of her most memorable performances to date. It also marked her first time working with director Harmony Korine. The repelisplus film is a wry take on The Big Lebowski and classic Cheech and Chong adventures.
2. The Wedding Crashers (2001)
After gaining popularity in Australia with the hit soap opera Home and Away, Isla Fisher crossed over to the big screen determined to prove she was a worthy comedic actress. She did so with a scene-stealing turn as a wanton bridesmaid in this bawdy summer comedy.
Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star as two divorce mediators who crash weddings in order to meet women. The premise was inspired by producer Andrew Panay’s experiences with his own friends, who were excited to attend events just so they could have an excuse to seduce women.
Critics Consensus: A raunchy, funny movie for grown-ups with a likable cast and great acting. It’s full of quick-fire verbal gags and sincere affection between the leads, but lacks inventive direction. The film also embraces its R rating with crass and vulgar language without restraint.
3. Definitely Maybe (2011)
A romantic comedy about a guy and the women he’s been with, Definitely Maybe is an insightful movie with a lot to say. It proves that timing is everything and that you may not have found your true love, but that doesn’t mean it never will.
The film has a fair share of laughs, though not enough to bust your gut. The best humor comes from the supporting characters rather than the main ones and is often subtle.
Isla Fisher’s performance is outstanding and she really does give the impression that she is Amy Adams’ twin sister despite their slight physical similarities. It’s a very strong film and one that should be seen by anyone who’s a fan of Isla Fisher. Universal Studios Home Entertainment releases Definitely Maybe on Blu-ray as a catalog title. This edition is sourced from a digital intermediate and has a 1080p VC-1 encoded transfer.
4. The Devil Wears Prada (2011)
It isn’t very common for actors to be able to go from comedy to thrillers but it seems that Isla Fisher can do just that. The movie that is based on the book by Lauren Weisberger does a superb job of taking a pretty excruciating subject and making it into something to be enjoyed.
Isla Fisher does a great job of playing the modestly ambitious girl who ends up getting a job at a fashion magazine with an intimidating boss. The movie also makes fun of some of the more ridiculous elements in the fashion industry such as the emphasis on being skinny.
Fisher plays Tooth, one of the Guardians who help fight the villain Pitch in Rise of the Guardians. She is a fun and jovial character who helps to keep the rest of the characters pumped up during a very exciting movie.
5. The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2014)
The three-part dystopian series based on the Veronica Roth novel is a major movie franchise starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort. The movies, titled Divergent, Insurgent and Allegiant, were all significant blockbusters.
The trilogy comes to a close with this movie, which combines drama and science fiction. It also reveals what happens when Tris Prior (Woodley) can’t fit into one faction. She must find courage, allegiance, and sacrifice while discovering a powerful new truth.
Junkie XL scored the first film in the franchise, while Joseph Trapanese provided the music for Insurgent and Allegiant. Neil Burger directed this installment. The screenplay was written by Brian Duffield and rewritten by Akiva Goldsman and Mark Bomback. The film was released on March 20, 2015. Earlier this year, Watts appeared in the comedy While We’re Young and in the psychological thriller Shut In.
