have there been any other major debuts like this?
My question-have been any other major debuts in a major motion picture by an actess like this? Off-hand, I can't think of any but I know there must be some. Eva Green is absolutely gorgeous, but the Bertolucci movie had no where near the power of this film. And it is unclear at all if Eva is capable of a great performance. I didn't see the Bond film but it is a disappointing send off in my opinion. Jennifer Connolly is a great actress and also devine, but she did not have a break through film that made use of her considerable erotic charms, as far as I know.
My point is, Carice is set to become an international star if she wants to do that. And watching this tour de force by an unknown was a great cinema thrill. She has a combination of great acting skills and an erotic aura that sizzles!