Goldeneye's Xenia Onatopp, played by Famke Janssen, is a singularly good performance in a Bond film

No, this isn't just my hormones talking. I rewatched Goldeneye last night and was immediately drawn to Xenia. Her introductory scene is fantastic, telling you right away that she's a match for Bond. You later learn that her weapon of choice is sex, and she's damn good at using it.

Famke gives an incredibly fun performance, something that feels R-rated in an otherwise PG-13 film. Xenia will act like a wild animal and get off on killing people. Hell, she nearly kills Bond both times she fights him, and he's only saved because of Natalya the second time around.

I can't think of the last Bond villain/henchman made my heart jump because of their acting--Famke's snarl/smile is genuinely terrifying, but still you'd go willingly to your doom because she's just that compelling.

Submitted December 07, 2021 at 07:45AM by OpiumTraitor https://ift.tt/335Pkdw