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00:00I can see them too. You're just as sane as I am."
00:05Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the secondary characters
00:10most deserving of a promotion.
00:12This isn't me. This is me.
00:18Number 10. Gary, Game Night
00:20Jesse Plemons plays the odd and lovable neighbor from Game Night. While the other people avoid
00:26him, he desperately wants to join their parties. The hilarious character also stands out because
00:31of his fantastic lines and reactions.
00:33I was going to invite you over for dinner I'm hosting. I've purchased four lamb shanks,
00:40and I've been simmering in a broth of red wine and rosemary."
00:45Along with being a quotable figure, Gary proves to be a worthy member of the crew.
00:50Plemons plays many situations with a perfect mix of awkwardness and dry humor.
00:54I detected a certain chemistry between the two of you.
00:58No, no way. No, it's not.
01:04And again, I'm not the best judge of chemistry in the world.
01:07Given his pedigree as an actor, he could easily carry the film with his own unique style.
01:12His offbeat sensibilities captivate the audience and make them hungry for more.
01:16It was the Green Mile.
01:17What? How is that the Green Mile?
01:20This is me at the Regal Cinema crying as I did through much of the film.
01:25Number 9. Luma-Lee. The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
01:29Where am I?
01:36Of all the classic characters in this film, Luma-Lee piques our interest the most.
01:40You might not have expected this answer, but it's hard not to deny his spark.
01:44We first meet him as a prisoner of Bowser and immediately become obsessed by his dialogue.
01:49Well, you will all be ritualistically sacrificed!
01:58Finally, mercy.
02:00Constantly spouting lines that are both nihilistic and poetic,
02:04this childlike character deserves his own movie to explore his origins.
02:08It would also be fun to follow him around to hear more of his observations.
02:12He might not have the same kind of adventure as Mario,
02:15but he'd probably be able to carry his own comedy.
02:18Everything's over now, and all that's left is you and the infinite void.
02:24Kind of makes you want to play saxophone, huh?
02:27Number 8. Emily. The Devil Wears Prada.
02:30In one of her best roles, Emily Blunt immediately establishes herself as a tremendous talent.
02:35She plays Miranda Priestley's assistant, Emily Charlton.
02:38She's not supposed to be here until nine.
02:40Her driver just text messaged and her facialist ruptured a disc.
02:44God, these people!
02:45That, I can't even talk about.
02:46She's sometimes sassy and always entertaining no matter the situation.
02:50Clearly shaken up by her time with Priestley's demanding personality,
02:54it's clear she has a story to tell.
02:56Charlton also ends up being a rival to Anne Hathaway's heroine,
02:59as the two compete for their bosses' attention.
03:01Andy, you look so chic.
03:03Aw, thanks, Em.
03:05You look so thin.
03:06Do I?
03:08Yeah.
03:08Oh, it's for Paris.
03:09Well, I'm on this new diet. It's very effective.
03:11Well, I don't know if I'll be able to make it.
03:13It's very effective.
03:14Well, I don't eat anything.
03:15The part requires the actress to be effortlessly hilarious,
03:18but also a hint at a more tragic side.
03:21It would be fascinating and probably even funnier to watch the movie from her perspective.
03:26The clothes that you're gonna get, I mean,
03:30don't deserve them.
03:31You eat carbs, for Christ's sake.
03:34God!
03:36So unfair.
03:37Number seven, Red, The Shawshank Redemption.
03:40While Morgan Freeman narrates this film, his role is not the main character.
03:44There could easily be a version of this movie
03:46that explores Red's time in Shawshank before and after Andy Dufresne.
03:51Promise me, Red, if you ever get out, find that spot.
03:58The Prisoner has a story that goes far beyond the events of the plot,
04:01giving filmmakers more than enough material to examine.
04:04Freeman also gives any part a leading man quality that strengthens the narrative as a whole.
04:09What do you really want to know?
04:12Am I sorry for what I did?
04:15Well, are you?
04:18There's not a day goes by I don't feel regret.
04:21It's hard to imagine anybody else alongside Dufresne during the hero's rough-and-tumble
04:25sentence.
04:26His wisdom, loyalty, and genuine soul shine through in all of his scenes.
04:30I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel.
04:34A free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain.
04:39Number 6.
04:40Fat Amy
04:41Pitch Perfect Trilogy
04:43Of all the characters in this series, Patricia Hobart might just be the greatest one.
04:48She's better known by the nickname Fat Amy,
04:50and she's the perfect comic relief in Pitch Perfect.
04:53Fat Amy.
04:55Um, you call yourself Fat Amy?
04:58Yes, so twig bitches like you don't do it behind my back.
05:01The Tasmanian singer proves herself by joining the Bellas,
05:04singing her heart out, and being a loyal friend.
05:07She's also always herself, no matter what.
05:14We could learn something from Amy, who always chooses comedy and positivity
05:18in the face of adversity.
05:20Rebel Wilson's role steals every moment with a great punchline or an inspiring choice.
05:25In another universe, we could have followed her journey from Tasmania to a cappella stardom.
05:30I could do more shows.
05:33Fat Amy Adams.
05:35Fat Amy Grant.
05:36Oh, that would be good for Christmas.
05:37Number 5.
05:38Vanellope Von Schweetz
05:40Wreck-It Ralph
05:41Despite being a glitch in a game, Vanellope is as much of a character as anyone in Wreck-It Ralph.
05:47She's both a comedic presence and somebody with her own rich backstory.
05:50Who's we?
05:51Candy Tree Department.
05:52Oh, where is everybody else?
05:54Oh, it's just me today.
05:56So you just meant like the royal we?
05:58Yep, that's right.
06:00Hey, are you a hobo?
06:03While some see her as an outcast, her relationship with Ralph brings out her three-dimensional
06:08qualities.
06:09Sarah Silverman's vocal performance gives the animated part humanity that makes you
06:13laugh and cry.
06:14You really are a bad guy.
06:18During the pivotal scene where she calls a hero a bad guy, the actress shows her range
06:23and gives you the feeling that she could take over the plot.
06:26Her triumphant transformation into a princess only reminds you of her potential as the real
06:31heroine.
06:32Now I remember.
06:35All hail the rightful ruler of Sugar Rush, Princess Vanellope.
06:41Number 4.
06:42Luna Lovegood
06:43Harry Potter Franchise
06:44My mom always said things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end.
06:53If not always in the way we expect.
06:55Along with being a Ravenclaw, Luna is a free spirit.
06:59She's also one of the more entertaining members of Dumbledore's army.
07:02The Hogwarts student isn't afraid to speak her mind, providing some comic relief in her
07:07debut in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
07:09It's a charm, actually.
07:13Keeps away the nargles.
07:15She's such a unique presence that you can't help but wonder what she's doing off-screen.
07:20While she does bring moments of humor to the series, she also proves to be a good-hearted
07:24and kind soul.
07:30Her version of a Potter movie might not be traditional, but we're pretty sure it would
07:34be nothing short of enjoyable.
07:36Number 3.
07:37Cameron
07:38Ferris Bueller's Day Off
07:40While the title character carries the movie, his friend has the most important journey.
07:44Cameron is also among John Hughes' greatest creations.
07:48The teenager deals with depression, family problems, and identity issues throughout this
07:52adventure.
07:55Alan Ruck's performance runs the full range of emotions without being over-the-top.
08:02He makes you laugh during the phone call scene, while also playing well-off Ferris'
08:06more outgoing persona.
08:08Call me sir, goddammit.
08:10Yes, yes, yes sir, yes sir.
08:12That's better.
08:15Now you just mind your P's and Q's, buster, and remember who you're dealing with.
08:19There's also the iconic trip to the museum that gives Cameron an emotional turning point.
08:23As a versatile and compelling character, he deserves even more screen time to explore
08:28his complexities.
08:29I want it, I'm gonna take it, that's it.
08:33When Morris comes home, he and I'll just have a little chat.
08:38Number 2.
08:39McLovin
08:40Superbad
08:41What do you remember most from the modern classic Superbad?
08:44Some of you might say McLovin, a character that's endured in pop culture.
08:48His fake ID is legendary and provides the film with one of its best jokes.
08:53McLovin?
08:55What kind of a stupid name is that, Fogel?
08:57What are you trying to be, an Irish R&B singer?
08:58Oh, they let you pick any name you want when you get down there.
09:01And you landed on McLovin.
09:03The role of Fogel might seem nerdy, but he also carries himself with confidence.
09:08Christopher Mintz-Plasse gives the teenager an unbridled energy that gets him into all
09:13kinds of wacky adventures.
09:15Okay, your total is $96.59.
09:19His side story with The Two Cops already works like its own movie.
09:24Filled with twists and hilarious moments, the iconic part is an endless source of hilarity
09:29that deserves an extended cut entirely about him.
09:33Apologies, sir.
09:37That feels good.
09:38Oh, it feels so good.
09:40That must be good.
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09:57Number 1.
09:58Jules – Pulp Fiction
10:00And I am the tyranny of evil men.
10:04But I'm trying, Ringo.
10:08I'm trying real hard to be the shepherd.
10:12In a movie full of standout performances, Samuel L. Jackson might top them all.
10:17His ability to deliver Quentin Tarantino's dialogue is second to none.
10:22As the hitman Jules Winfield, the actor takes the character from a killer to a peaceful
10:27man in only a few scenes.
10:29What does Marcellus Wallace look like?
10:33What?
10:35What country you from?
10:37What?
10:37What ain't no country I ever heard of.
10:39They speak English in what?
10:40Winfield might be the most entertaining part of the film, particularly when he delivers
10:44his iconic Z-Kill 2517 speech.
10:48And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
10:55You could easily see Tarantino tailoring the entire story around him.
10:59Jackson walks a fine line between terrifying and hilarious, stealing the movie by the end.
11:05Did we forget another side character worthy of their own film?
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