20 Best Movie Performances Of 2016

Paul Verhoeven's new erotic thriller is not an easy film to watch and will simply be too demented for many tastes, but those prepared to go down the rabbit hole will find one of the legendary Isabelle Huppert's very best performances, and probably her most challenging to date.

As a rape victim who decides to turn the tables on her assailant, Huppert is a fascinating picture of feminine strength, a no-nonsense businesswoman who slyly manages to empower herself following her assault in a highly surprising and discomforting way.

Debates will rage forever more about whether the movie is feminist or not, but it's hard to argue with Huppert's courageous, go-for-broke turn.