Eva Green is the French actress and model that played Bond girl Vesper Lynd, in Casino Royale, the 2006 James Bond movie. The Vesper Lynd role brought her immense praise from all over the movie world, including a British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) Rising Star Award that she won in 2007. Eva is always known to deliver compelling and captivating performances that have, throughout her career, garnered her a ton of fans and followers. She has also featured in several other movies and appeared in many TV series.
Her pure talent and grace on screen have attracted over 18 international award nominations (including a 2015 Golden Globe nomination) and three wins including the Rising Star Award at the 2007 BAFTA Awards, Best Female Newcomer at the 2007 Empire Awards, and the Best TV Actress at the 2016 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. Once she was asked about her prejudice for powerful, sexually charged, and graphic roles, she described it as paradoxical considering how shy she typically is. Eva Green thinks of herself as a boring nerd explaining how she’d rather chill at home with some wine and a good book instead of a night out at a wild party or a nightclub.
Since her first feature-film role in The Dreamers, a 2003 erotic drama, she has consistently featured in numerous movies and TV series.
Below is a list containing Eva Green’s best performances as compiled on rotten tomatoes:
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Isabelle in the Dreamers.
Set in 1960s Paris, the dreamers tell the story of three young cinema enthusiasts. The latter, amid the May 1968 Paris student riots, form a very unusual bond. The movie possesses a very artistic essence and a perfect mix of passion, love, and sex. Many critics found Eva’s performance in the Dreamers very powerful, and the film has a 60% rating on the Tomatometer.
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Miss Peregrine in Miss Peregrine’s home for peculiar children.
Directed by the legendary Tim Burton, Miss Peregrine’s home for peculiar is an incredible Science Fiction/Fantasy movie. The movie follows the story of Jake as he discovers a magic place called Miss Peregrine’s home for peculiar children and the mysteries surrounding it. Eva plays the role of Miss Peregrine, a position that she confidently played. The movie has a 64% score on the Tomatometer.
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Madeline in the Salvation
Eva Green delivered a “smoldering performance in the Wild West story of Mads Mikkelsen, a Danish ex-soldier who unleashes revenge for the murder of his wife and son.” He unleashes a frenzy of blood and causes a psychopath gang leader to notice him and even embark on a chase to kill him. The Salvation is an action-packed movie with amazing landscapes that will keep you glued to your seat. It has a healthy 72% rating on the Tomatometer.
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Sarah in Proxima
In Proxima, Sarah is the only female in a very tough astronaut training program. She continually feels guilty that she does not spend enough time with her seven-year-old daughter because of her job at the European Space Agency. When she is then selected for a space mission called Proxima scheduled to last a whole year, her relationship with her daughter falls to an all-time low. Proxima has an 81% rating on the Tomatometer.
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Vannessa Ives in Penny Dreadful
Penny Dreadful is a scary and thrilling TV series that harmonizes classic horror stories into an adult drama. Prominent characters include Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and of course, Vannessa Ives. It has a 91% rating on the Tomatometer, which is impressive.
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Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale
Acting alongside Daniel Craig as James Bond, Eva Green delivers a compelling and excellent performance as Vesper Lynd, who, initially, James Bond, did not think of as a valuable resource. However, his interest in her increases as he gradually comes to terms with how brave she is in the face of danger. Bond was paired with Vesper to protect the $10 million buy-ins for a high stakes Texas hold’em tournament, the kind you’ll find at Betsafe Canada. Eva green was effortless in this scene. Casino Royale is a must watch with an outstanding 95% rating on the Tomatometer.
