Helena Bonham Carter is a talented actress who has had an amazing career, thus far, filled with some fantastic movies and television shows. She's been involved in some of the biggest movie franchises of all time and has taken on some incredible character-based roles.
Whether she's working in fantasy, drama, or musicals, Helena Bonham Carter always manages to thrive and stand out in every performance that she takes on. She's one of the best actresses when it comes to taking on characters with big personalities, and she always commits 100 percent. But what are some of her greatest roles, according to Rotten Tomatoes?
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (2018) - 89%
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero is an animated movie that focuses on the character of Stubby, a stray Bull Terrier. The movie didn't perform well at the box office, but it was well-received by critics, and while Helena Bonham Carter doesn't have a specific character, she works as the narrator of the movie, playing Robert's sister, Margaret.
Robert is a young man in the army who ends up meeting the dog, Stubby. They end up going on a true adventure together, with Stubby becoming a military dog as he ends up in No Man's Land and becoming a real hero for his efforts. While it might seem far-fetched, this is actually a true story, making it even more exciting.
The Crown (2019 - 2020) - 91%
The Crown is one of Netflix's most popular and impressive shows, and while it actually began in 2016, Helena Bonham Carter didn't join the cast until 2019. The series recast all the roles for the third and fourth seasons due to the characters getting older, and that is when she joined, portraying Princess Margaret.
The character is quite a complex one, as, despite her riches and fame, she is actually deeply unhappy with her life. Helena Bonham Carter plays it perfectly, showcasing Princess Margaret's fun and exciting side, as well as her deep emotions, especially in her marriage breakdown scenes.
Enola Holmes (2020) - 91%
Speaking of Netflix, Enola Holmes was a movie that released exclusively onto the streaming service and saw an incredible cast come together to tell a unique story about the famous detective and his family. This time, rather than focusing on Sherlock Holmes, the attention was placed on Enola, which freshened things up and gave the movie a lot more energy than previous adaptations of these characters.
Helena Bonham Carter took on the role of Eudoria Holmes, who is the mother of both Enola and Sherlock. A bright character, Eudoria is actually the reason for Enola's journey, as she goes missing, which sets off the plot of the entire movie.
The King's Speech (2010) - 94%
Helena Bonham Carter has played a princess in the Royal Family, as seen above, but in the King's Speech, she actually got to take on the role as the head of the family. She played Queen Elizabeth I in the film, who is actually the mother of her role on The Crown.
The movie was heavily praised, both critically and commercially, and was filled with incredible performances. The movie focuses on Queen Elizabeth's husband, King George VI, as he aims to get over his stammer when delivering speeches, which she helps him with.
Howards End (1992) - 94%
Helena Bonham Carter played Helen Schlegel in Howards End, which was a movie that got nominated for nine Academy Awards (winning three), and featured an amazing cast. It's a romantic movie that is also full of drama and tension, with great twists and turns.
There are lies, secrets, as well as passion and love. It's a gripping movie that deserved all of the credit it got, with Helena Bonham Carter delivering a fantastic performance throughout, especially alongside Emma Thompson.
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit (2005) - 95%
When it comes to stop-motion animation, it really doesn't get any better than the Wallace & Gromit franchise, and The Curse Of The Were Rabbit is certainly the most exciting movie to feature the characters. This movie had a little mystery, a nod to horror, and tons of hilarious one-liners, which is to be expected.
Helena Bonham Carter voiced the character of Lady Campanula Tottington, who hosts the vegetable competition on her estate, which leads to the Were-Rabbit causing havoc. She is a love interest for Wallace and she ends up being very taken by him, proving herself as a very kind individual.
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) - 96%
The role of Bellatrix Lestrange is arguably Helena Bonham Carter's most iconic role, simply down to the size of the Harry Potter franchise. However, it was also a role she played to perfection because the character isn't a simple one. She's twisted and enjoys the darker side of life as much as possible, finding fun in torturing others.
Working side by side with Lord Voldemort, Bellatrix is one of the evilest characters in the entire story. While she appears in multiple movies across the franchise, it was the final installment that was best received by Rotten Tomatoes, in a movie full of action, which actually brings an end to Bellatrix at the hands of Molly Weasley.
Night Will Fall (2014) - 100%
With a perfect 100 percent score, Night Will Fall is a gripping movie, with this having a very serious tone. The movie is created using a lost documentary that had been made by Alfred Hitchcock, and it focused on the Nazi concentration camps from the Second World War.
Because it is a documentary movie, there's no acting involved here, with all of the footage being shot in real-time. However, Helena Bonham Carter works as the narrator, providing some insight into the footage that is showcased.
Burton And Taylor (2013) - 100%
Helena Bonham Carter and Dominic West took on the real-life roles of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton for this movie, and they portrayed the famous actors brilliantly. Taking on a real person is always a tricky situation, but it's something that she really nailed in this particular performance.
The movie follows the actors as they prepare for their play, Private Lives. After being divorced, there are certainly tensions, with alcoholism and jealousy playing into it, but all while they still try to put together a show that lives up to their name.
A Room With A View (1986) - 100%
Yet another movie project of Helena Bonham Carter's career with a perfect 100 percent score was A Room With A View, which was actually her first major movie role. Helena started her career with a bang by taking on the role of Lucy Honeychurch.
The movie follows her character as she tours around Italy, which is where she meets the character of George Emerson, with the two having a real connection. The only problem is, she also has an admirer in England who is far wealthier, which leads to her being stuck in the middle in what is a gripping and, at times, very funny drama.