I have only seen Lara Belmont in 1999’s The War Zone but it was more than enough. It was the most impressive debut from an actress that I have ever seen. She was perfect, note for note. Someone who could play the role the way that she did is surely someone special and an actress to watch out for. Belmont has done a few films since then but they aren’t easily available in the USA. I’ll keep my eyes open though. I’d hate to miss her.
The War Zone was directed by Tim Roth and based on the novel by Alexander Stuart (he is responsible for the screenplay as well). The plot is that a young man discovers a horrible secret about his family – his father and sister are lovers – and how he tries to bring it all out in the open. They have just moved from London to remote Devon. They essentially only have each other. But this isn’t driven by plot. It’s not really about that at all. It’s emotions and deep rooted trauma. How they feel about one another and what they do to each other. Tom accuses Jessie when he confronts her….
December 29, 2007...11:54 pm
Review of Lara in “The War Zone” from www.anyoldactress.com
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