Mia Wasikowska’s performances often linger in moments of quiet intensity and unsettling poise. She captured the curious vulnerability of Alice in Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” and returned for the sequel “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” where her portrayal balanced whimsy and resolve, anchoring the fantastical world with a grounded presence. Wasikowska’s ability to embody complex, sometimes fragile characters found a different, darker expression in “The Devil All the Time,” where she played Helen Hatton in a grim tale of small-town sin and twisted faith directed by Antonio Campos. Her work with visionary directors like Cary Joji Fukunaga in “Jane Eyre,” where she conveyed the brooding resilience of the titular character, further reveals her knack for subtle emotional shifts rather than overt drama. Wasikowska’s performances stay with you because they resist easy explanation, often revealing something slightly askew beneath the surface, making her a distinctive presence in both gothic tales and offbeat dramas alike.