10 Underrated Eva Green Movies That Deserve More Credit

1. "Cracks"
Set in a secluded English boarding school during the 1930s, Miss G (our gal, Eva Green) reigns supreme. She's the swim teacher, radiant and revered. The apple of many a girl's eye. But then, enter Fiamma, a Spanish aristocratic student.

Suddenly, cracks appear. Yes, you see the metaphor I just slid in there? Jealousy, obsession, and some rather dark desires bubble up. It's a beautiful nightmare. And Green? She's at her haunting best, oscillating between charisma and chaos. A tale of innocence lost.

2. "The Salvation"
Ever seen Eva Green play a mute? Here's your chance. Picture this: the American Wild West. Jon (not Eva, stick with me), a peaceful settler, has his world ripped apart when outlaws attack his family. Revenge? Oh, it's brewing.

But here's the twist: Eva's character, Madelaine, has her tongue cut out by the same ruffians. Silent but deadly? That's an understatement. Her eyes speak volumes. Amidst the gunfights and vendettas, it's a gripping tale of survival. Miss Green proves that sometimes, words are overrated.

3. "Womb"
Hoo boy! Sci-fi meets romance meets existential dread. What if you could clone your deceased lover? What if his widow was the one to carry and birth him? Trippy, ain't it?

Eva plays Rebecca, who does just that after her beau, Thomas, meets an untimely end. Raising your lover as your son? Talk about Oedipal complexity. As he grows, the lines blur between mother, lover, and self. Can love ever be replicated? Or is it forever lost in the sands of time? Deep stuff, folks.

4. "Perfect Sense"
Okay, pandemic movies were all the rage in 2020, but let's rewind a decade. Eva Green, alongside Ewan McGregor, navigates a world succumbing to a mysterious sensory-depriving disease. One by one, senses are lost. Smell, taste, and more.

It's apocalyptic, yet oddly poetic. They find love amidst this global despair. And Eva? She brings an elegance to the chaos. Imagine not hearing or seeing your loved ones. Chilling, right? Yet, love finds a way. And if that isn't a glowing review, I don't know what is.

5. "Proxima"
To infinity and beyond! Not quite Toy Story, but space is the final frontier. Eva's Sarah is an astronaut, prepping for a mission to Mars. The hitch? She's also a mother. The vastness of space against the closeness of maternal bonds.

It's raw, it's real, it's Green at her most grounded. Training sequences, the ticking clock, and the looming distance between mother and daughter. Does she soar? Metaphorically and literally, the answer is a resounding yes.

6. "Franklyn"
Ever walked the fine line between reality and fantasy? "Franklyn" doesn't just walk it; it tap dances on it. We're plunged into two worlds. One, contemporary London. The other, Meanwhile City, a gothic metropolis of masked citizens and religious fervor.

Eva's Emilia is a troubled art student in one realm and a mysterious guide in the other. And her co-star? A heartbroken Ryan Phillippe. It's not your everyday narrative. It's disjointed, it's dreamlike, and at its core, a search for purpose. And let's face it, haven't we all been there?

7. "Based on a True Story"
The woes of writer's block. Delphine is a successful author, fresh off a hit novel. But the words? They've gone AWOL. Enter a mysterious fan, Elle (played by Ms. Green), and soon enough, an intense friendship blossoms. Or does it? Things get eerie, boundaries blur, and identities meld.

It's like "Misery" got a French makeover and a sprinkling of psychological intrigue. Is Elle real? A figment? Delphine's alter ego? Dive in, but don't expect all the answers. Sometimes, the mystery's the charm.

8. "White Bird in a Blizzard"
The 1980s. Teenage angst, thrilling romance, and... a missing mother? Eva Green sheds her glamorous avatar to play a stifled suburban mom. Her sudden disappearance? The core mystery. But the plot's not the real catch; it's the atmosphere. Dark, moody, with an undercurrent of something not quite right.

It's a coming-of-age tale with a noir twist. And while Eva's not the protagonist, her shadow looms large. Disappearing without a trace? It's harder than it looks.

9. "The Golden Compass"
Fantasy lovers, assemble! Adapted from Philip Pullman's acclaimed novel, it's a tale of polar bears, magical instruments, and parallel worlds. Eva's Serafina Pekkala? A witch queen. With a bow and arrow. Need I say more?

Set against the sprawling vistas of a wintry North, it's a quest to save kidnapped children. And while the film had its critics, Eva soared. Literally. As a witch does. For a magical escape, this one's golden.

10. "Dumbo"
Now, who doesn't love a classic Disney redo? Here's the twist: it's directed by Tim Burton. Dark, whimsical, and utterly magical. And Eva? She's Colette, a trapeze artist, not bound by gravity.

There's a flying elephant, yes, but also corporate greed, family bonds, and the quest to find one's place in the world. It's a visual delight, with Eva's aerial act as a standout. And hey, who said you can't teach an old elephant new tricks?