These movie characters are iconic! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most compelling, iconic, entertaining, and unforgettable characters ever seen on film.
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00:00:00Let's broaden our minds. Lawrence!
00:00:06Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most compelling, iconic,
00:00:12entertaining, and unforgettable characters ever seen on film.
00:00:16Since we'll be revealing some key details about the character, a spoiler alert is in effect.
00:00:22Just what do you think you're doing, Dave?
00:00:24Please.
00:00:33With insomnia, nothing's real.
00:00:36Everything's far away.
00:00:38Everything's a copy of a copy of a copy.
00:00:42This may be the only character on this list that is both the antagonist and protagonist of the same film,
00:00:48and both sides of the same coin are played perfectly by Brad Pitt and Edward Norton.
00:00:52While the narrator is a tortured insomniac struggling with navigating assertion,
00:00:57relationships, and decision-making, Tyler Durden is the antithesis.
00:01:01Did you know if you mixed equal parts of gasoline and frozen orange juice concentrate, you can make napalm?
00:01:06No, I did not know that. Is that true?
00:01:08That's right.
00:01:09He's a master of destruction, and he's unapologetically anti-authority,
00:01:13teaching the narrator to follow his path and live against the grain.
00:01:17The reveal that they are, in fact, the same person is one of the most mind-blowing plot twists in history,
00:01:23and it cements this intricate character as one of the greats.
00:01:26You met me at a very strange time in my life.
00:01:41Why are you here?
00:01:43I'm here at the behest of a client.
00:01:47Who?
00:01:49I cannot say.
00:01:51Then he's just getting started, as the Knives Out films are in their infancy with more on the horizon.
00:01:56We can't resist his southern drawl and sleuthing skills.
00:01:59His introduction in Knives Out is mysterious,
00:02:02wasting no time showing his unorthodox and sophisticated detection skills while solving the murder of Harlan Thrombey.
00:02:09In Glass Onion, we already know who we're dealing with,
00:02:12and we see him at his best as he unravels Miles Braun's prowess.
00:02:16Please, just tell us who tried to kill me.
00:02:20Nobody tried to kill you, you vainglorious buffoon.
00:02:25It's been a minute since we've seen a good old-fashioned whodunit,
00:02:28and Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc is the perfect man to lead the charge of this franchise.
00:02:33Number 98, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the How to Train Your Dragon franchise.
00:02:38Oh, the gods hate me.
00:02:40Some people lose their knife or their mug.
00:02:43No, not me. I managed to lose an entire dragon.
00:02:48While there are endless lovable characters in the How to Train Your Dragon films and TV shows,
00:02:53Hiccup is the one who is always at the center of it all.
00:02:56Between his reluctant but eventually adorable bond with Toothless and his blooming relationship with Astrid,
00:03:01we watch him grow from a clueless teenager to a fierce chief of the tribe.
00:03:05He helps others see that dragons deserve to live,
00:03:08and it's his kind nature that keeps him relatable throughout the franchise.
00:03:12See? I knew you'd come around.
00:03:18His character is a great representation of a harmonious relationship between animals and humans.
00:03:23The films would be totally incomplete without him.
00:03:26That bit's my handiwork, with a little Hiccup flair thrown in.
00:03:31I might make a few tweaks.
00:03:37Not including the It Girl of this 90s teen comedy on our list?
00:03:41Ugh, as if!
00:03:43Cher was the style icon we all wish we could be in high school,
00:03:47with a heart of gold and just enough naivety for her to be charming rather than pitied.
00:03:51She's optimistic to a fault, and throughout the film,
00:03:54we watch her clumsily navigate romantic relationships and her flailing popularity
00:03:58after helping New Girl tie with her makeover.
00:04:01But Cher always looks flawless,
00:04:03she learns a lot about herself and those around her along the way,
00:04:07and she ends up getting the guy in the end.
00:04:09That guy is played by Paul Rudd, so that's definitely a big win.
00:04:14Are you saying you care about me?
00:04:17Josh...
00:04:25You're just a kid.
00:04:27You don't have the faintest idea of what you're talking about.
00:04:30Why, thank you.
00:04:31It's alright.
00:04:32Some of Robin Williams' best roles were his more serious, gentle characters.
00:04:37In Dead Poets Society, he plays the lovable and inspiring teacher Mr. John Keating.
00:04:42Yet it's his Academy Award-winning role as Will Hunting psychologist Dr. Sean Maguire,
00:04:47alongside an up-and-coming Matt Damon that we're featuring here.
00:04:50His character has a light humor that helps Will open up,
00:04:53with a sternness and insightfulness that allow him to navigate his next steps in life.
00:04:57Who could forget the It's Not Your Fault scene shared between the two?
00:05:01It's not your fault.
00:05:12It's not your fault.
00:05:14Watching Williams as Dr. Maguire on screen is like watching wisdom personified.
00:05:19It's a truly mesmerizing performance to watch time and time again.
00:05:23I had to go see about a girl.
00:05:26Will.
00:05:29Son of a bitch.
00:05:34Alright, well, so it was real quiet up here.
00:05:36Boom!
00:05:38You never know, that's the point. Go.
00:05:40No movie character list would be complete without at least a few villains.
00:05:44Denzel Washington's character is as noteworthy as he is complicated and terrifying.
00:05:49Harris is an LAPD detective who is about as corrupt as they come.
00:06:04Through his affiliations with the mob,
00:06:06we see his ruthless nature shine as he takes down anyone in his path.
00:06:11He finds ways to pin his actions on others,
00:06:14particularly Ethan Hawke as Jake Hoyt,
00:06:16through his psychological tactics and irresistible charisma.
00:06:19It's a classic Denzel Washington role that he plays flawlessly,
00:06:23even earning himself the Academy Award for Best Actor.
00:06:26We cannot deny that this character is one of the greatest ever.
00:06:41Number 94.
00:06:42IT, aka Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
00:06:45The IT franchise.
00:06:53Speaking of terrifying,
00:06:54enter the clown that has generations of children afraid of drains.
00:06:58This isn't any ordinary scary clown.
00:07:00Pennywise is capable of shape-shifting into any scary thing you can imagine,
00:07:04making IT a true nightmare.
00:07:11Tim Curry's portrayal in the IT miniseries was spine-chilling enough,
00:07:15but Bill Skarsgård's version is downright petrifying.
00:07:18Pennywise lures children in and shows them their biggest fears.
00:07:22We are always on the edge of our seats,
00:07:25thinking it may pop up at any time.
00:07:27If you didn't already have a fear of clowns,
00:07:29Pennywise will have you running in the opposite direction from any children's party.
00:07:35Number 93.
00:07:36Alex DeLarge, a clockwork orange.
00:07:49Alex DeLarge,
00:07:50a clockwork orange,
00:07:51is one of the most popular characters in the IT franchise.
00:07:54He's the most popular character in the IT miniseries,
00:07:57but he's also the most popular character in the IT miniseries.
00:08:02Alex DeLarge,
00:08:03ingrained in our memories with his white jumpsuit,
00:08:06black hat and one long eyelash,
00:08:08is a complex and horrifying person.
00:08:11He leads a gang of droogs that share those same qualities,
00:08:14and it seems that try or not try as he might,
00:08:17he can't kick these sick thrills.
00:08:19The crimes he commits are disturbing to say the least,
00:08:22and watching him attempt to be cured of these demons is unsettling.
00:08:26Malcolm McDowell's portrayal is iconic,
00:08:29as he makes the audience feel uncomfortable and intrigued by this elusive character.
00:08:33It's not a character anyone will be forgetting anytime soon.
00:08:43Number 92.
00:08:44Marge Gunderson, Fargo.
00:08:47You okay, Margie?
00:08:48Yeah, I'm fine.
00:08:52It's just morning sickness.
00:08:57Well, that passed.
00:08:58When Frances McDormand gets together with the Coen brothers,
00:09:01you just know that you're about to see some cinematic magic.
00:09:04Her role as Marge Gunderson,
00:09:06the extremely pregnant cop investigating murders in Fargo,
00:09:09is no exception.
00:09:10It's arguably her most iconic role to date.
00:09:13Even though the subject matter of this dark comedy is a bit grim,
00:09:16Gunderson keeps things light and humorous
00:09:18as she interacts with the Midwesterners in her town
00:09:21while working to solve this major crime.
00:09:23I saw some rough stuff on your priors,
00:09:24but nothing in the nature of a homicide.
00:09:26I know you don't want to be an accessory to something like that.
00:09:31She keeps her cool and does her job well,
00:09:34infusing humor and empathy into every situation.
00:09:37We still love to rewatch this film,
00:09:39even if it's just to see this iconic character.
00:09:43Number 91.
00:09:44Cinderella.
00:09:45Cinderella.
00:09:58There have been countless Disney princesses in the last century,
00:10:01with most becoming more intricate,
00:10:03relatable and memorable as the years go on.
00:10:05Cinderella may not have been the first Disney princess,
00:10:08but she is arguably the poster girl
00:10:10and the blueprint for the princesses who have come since.
00:10:12She's a significant character for little girls everywhere,
00:10:15as she teaches them that resilience is essential
00:10:18in building a life you've always dreamed of.
00:10:20And look, glass slippers.
00:10:24Why, it's like a dream.
00:10:27A wonderful dream come true.
00:10:30Yes, my child.
00:10:32The fact that she does it all with kindness and grace
00:10:34is something to be admired.
00:10:36There have been sequels and remakes of the original,
00:10:38but nothing can beat the 1950 version
00:10:40with its mesmerizing soundtrack,
00:10:42fun animation and endearing main character.
00:10:45Number 90.
00:10:46Clark Kent,
00:10:47aka Superman.
00:10:49The Superman franchise.
00:10:51Who are you?
00:10:53A friend.
00:10:58Although we've seen him in countless comics,
00:11:00TV shows and video games throughout the years,
00:11:02we're looking exclusively at his role in films for this list.
00:11:06While Superman films were first released in the 1940s and 50s,
00:11:10it's Christopher Reeve's portrayal of the reporter-by-day,
00:11:13superhero-by-night through the 70s and 80s films
00:11:15that are truly unforgettable.
00:11:17I certainly hope this little incident hasn't put you off flying, miss.
00:11:21Statistically speaking, of course,
00:11:23it's still the safest way to travel.
00:11:25Seeing him balance life as a death-defying superhero
00:11:28and as the mild-mannered Clark Kent
00:11:30is always a joy to watch.
00:11:32Watching his relationship bloom with Lois Lane
00:11:34always tugs at our heartstrings.
00:11:36You'd have a hard time finding someone who hasn't heard of him.
00:11:39And that speaks to the true impact of Superman.
00:11:42Any more at home like you?
00:11:44Uh, not really, no.
00:11:48I-I didn't think so.
00:11:50Number 89.
00:11:51WALL-E,
00:11:52WALL-E.
00:11:53Directive?
00:11:54Uh-huh.
00:12:04Number 88.
00:12:05ANNIE HALL,
00:12:06ANNIE HALL.
00:12:07If you have a car, so then-then why-
00:12:09why did you say,
00:12:10do you have a car,
00:12:11like you want a lift?
00:12:13I don't-
00:12:14I don't-
00:12:15I, jeez, I don't know.
00:12:16I-I wasn't-
00:12:17Pfft!
00:12:18It's-
00:12:19I got this VW out there.
00:12:21I don't-
00:12:22Number 87.
00:12:23AXEL FOLEY,
00:12:24THE BEVERLY HILLS COP FRANCHISE.
00:12:37Number 86.
00:12:38MALEFICENT,
00:12:39SLEEPING BEAUTY.
00:12:50Number 85.
00:12:51BORAT SAGDIEV,
00:12:52THE BORAT FRANCHISE.
00:13:03Sacha Baron Cohen's most well-known role
00:13:05is also one born out of ingenuity in filmmaking.
00:13:08If not some controversy,
00:13:10all strung together with absolute hilarity.
00:13:12Cohen becomes Borat,
00:13:14a native of Kazakhstan
00:13:15who comes to America
00:13:16to learn more about their culture.
00:13:18His character satirically looks at and pokes fun
00:13:20at the bizarre things that we see in our society,
00:13:22like dinner etiquette training,
00:13:24obsession with celebrities,
00:13:25and even prejudice and stereotypes.
00:13:41He does all of this
00:13:42while those around him are unaware
00:13:44that he's in fact an actor
00:13:45and not actually Mr. Sagdiev.
00:13:47He does this again in the sequel film.
00:13:49We only hope that we haven't seen
00:13:51the last of this mankini-wearing character.
00:14:09Number 84.
00:14:10PHILIP MARLOW,
00:14:11THE BIG SLEEP.
00:14:20You could go on forever, couldn't you?
00:14:26Look at this city!
00:14:27A place like this would be great to live in.
00:14:29But there may be some witches living here already.
00:14:32And there may not be.
00:14:40I bought that building 10 years ago,
00:14:42my first real estate deal.
00:14:44Sold it two years later,
00:14:46made an $800,000 profit.
00:14:49It was better than sex.
00:14:53Number 81.
00:14:54JACK SKELLINGTON,
00:14:55THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
00:14:57Oh, there's an empty place in my bones
00:15:03that calls out for something unknown.
00:15:09Number 80.
00:15:10ANDY DUFRESNE,
00:15:11THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION.
00:15:13Although every man in Shawshank Prison
00:15:15claims to be innocent,
00:15:16it appears Andy Dufresne actually is.
00:15:19Serving two life sentences
00:15:20for a crime he likely didn't commit,
00:15:22Andy leaves us feeling hopeful and appreciative
00:15:24of the simple things in life.
00:15:26Despite his circumstances,
00:15:27he manages to befriend Red,
00:15:29another classic film character.
00:15:43He also helps his fellow inmates get educated,
00:15:45brings a library to the prison,
00:15:47and even gets a guard
00:15:48to supply them with a few beers.
00:15:50Andy teaches the audience
00:15:51that some birds aren't meant to be caged.
00:15:54His hopeful spirit and lovable nature
00:15:56are contagious enough
00:15:57to stick with us after the credits have rolled.
00:16:11Number 79.
00:16:12RON BURGUNDY,
00:16:13THE ANCHORMAN FRANCHISE.
00:16:15Unique New York.
00:16:17Unique New York.
00:16:19Mmm, I love scotch.
00:16:21I love scotch.
00:16:22Scotch is got scotch.
00:16:23Here it goes down.
00:16:25Number 78.
00:16:26PINOCCHIO,
00:16:27PINOCCHIO AND GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO.
00:16:30Then I will be Pinocchio.
00:16:33And you will be my papa.
00:16:36Will that do?
00:16:39That will do.
00:16:41Number 77.
00:16:42PRIVATE LEONARD GOMERPILE LAWRENCE,
00:16:44FULL METAL JACKET.
00:16:46Are those live rounds?
00:16:55762 millimeter.
00:17:01Full metal jacket.
00:17:04Number 76.
00:17:05KATNISS EVERDEEN,
00:17:06THE HUNGER GAMES FRANCHISE.
00:17:09Prim.
00:17:10Prim.
00:17:12I volunteer.
00:17:14I volunteer.
00:17:16I volunteer as tribute.
00:17:20Number 75.
00:17:21NURSE RATCHET,
00:17:22ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST.
00:17:24If Mr. McMurphy doesn't want to take his medication orally,
00:17:28I'm sure we can arrange that he can have it some other way.
00:17:32With a colorful cast of characters led by Jack Nicholson's Randall McMurphy,
00:17:36you'd think it would be hard for any to stand out.
00:17:39It takes a very special villain to do so.
00:17:42Nurse Ratchet is the nurse of everyone's nightmares in this film,
00:17:45and it's genuinely difficult to watch her be so cruel to her patients.
00:17:49May I have my cigarettes, please, Miss Ratchet?
00:17:52You sit down, Mr. Cheswick, and wait your turn.
00:17:58Go ahead, sit down.
00:18:00She controls basically every aspect of their lives.
00:18:03They take the abuse until McMurphy changes that,
00:18:06defying her at every turn and eventually diminishing her power.
00:18:10She is the perfect antagonist for the story,
00:18:13and although she may look harmless,
00:18:15she has solidified herself as one of the greatest villains in cinematic history.
00:18:19Now calm down.
00:18:21The best thing we can do is go on with our daily routine.
00:18:24All right?
00:18:29Number 74.
00:18:30JACK TORRANCE,
00:18:31THE SHINING.
00:18:34Here's Johnny!
00:18:37Number 73.
00:18:38KEVIN MCALLISTER,
00:18:39THE HOME ALONE FRANCHISE.
00:18:41I can't seem to find my toothbrush,
00:18:43so I'll pick one up when I go out today.
00:18:45Other than that, I'm in good shape.
00:18:52Number 72.
00:18:53JOHN KRAMER,
00:18:54AKA JIGSAW,
00:18:55THE SAW FRANCHISE.
00:18:57We can never come from anger or from vengeance.
00:19:03You taught me that.
00:19:07But then there will be no justice.
00:19:09No.
00:19:10But there will.
00:19:16Because we'll speak for the dead.
00:19:18Number 71.
00:19:20CAPTAIN JAMES HOOK,
00:19:21THE PETER PAN FRANCHISE.
00:19:26And that's why I asked you over, me dear,
00:19:28to tell Peter I bear him no ill will.
00:19:34Number 70.
00:19:35E.T.
00:19:36E.T.,
00:19:37THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL.
00:19:45While most aliens in films evoke terror in their viewers,
00:19:49this one always leaves us in awe.
00:19:51E.T. is an adorable, curious little alien
00:19:54who finds himself stranded on Earth with his new pal, Elliot.
00:19:57The moments shared between them are equal parts endearing,
00:20:00heartfelt, and humorous.
00:20:02From moments like E.T. trying beer in Reese's Pieces
00:20:05to Elliot fearing he's lost his new best friend,
00:20:07we can't help but fall in love with this otherworldly character.
00:20:18He's part of one of the most iconic shots ever seen in film,
00:20:22as Elliot flies him through the sky past the moon on his bike.
00:20:25This alone ensures E.T. will never be forgotten.
00:20:32E.T.
00:20:33E.T.
00:20:34E.T.
00:20:35E.T.
00:20:36E.T.
00:20:37E.T.
00:20:38Number 69.
00:20:39Inigo Montoya,
00:20:40THE PRINCESS BRIDE.
00:20:53Number 68.
00:20:54John Wick,
00:20:55THE JOHN WICK FRANCHISE.
00:21:03Why don't you take the net off?
00:21:11Thank you, sir.
00:21:12Number 67.
00:21:13Patrick Bateman,
00:21:14AMERICAN PSYCHO.
00:21:16And though I can hide my cold gaze,
00:21:19and you can shake my hand and feel flesh gripping yours,
00:21:22and maybe you can even sense our lifestyles are probably comparable,
00:21:27I simply am not there.
00:21:30Number 66.
00:21:31Dr. Evil,
00:21:32THE AUSTIN POWERS FRANCHISE.
00:21:34Here's the plan.
00:21:36We get the warhead,
00:21:38and we hold the world ransom for...
00:21:42one million dollars.
00:21:47Number 65.
00:21:48Ip Man,
00:21:49THE IP MAN FRANCHISE.
00:21:51Some of the best characters in the history of cinema are derived from real people,
00:22:03and that's what we see with Ip Man.
00:22:05The film series honoring his contributions to Chinese martial arts is inspiring and informative,
00:22:10not to mention action-packed and emotional.
00:22:13We see him fight intricately personal battles while also fighting against racism and prejudice.
00:22:18He does it all while fighting mesmerizingly and staying true to himself.
00:22:22One of his students is the extremely talented and beloved Bruce Lee,
00:22:27so it's no wonder Ip has become a legend in his own right.
00:22:46Number 64.
00:22:47Anton Chigurh,
00:22:48NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN.
00:23:00Number 63.
00:23:01Regina George,
00:23:02MEAN GIRLS.
00:23:18Number 62.
00:23:20Han Solo,
00:23:21THE STAR WARS FRANCHISE.
00:23:31Number 61.
00:23:32Scarlett O'Hara,
00:23:33GONE WITH THE WIND.
00:23:45Number 60.
00:23:46Chihiro,
00:23:47SEN,
00:23:48SPIRITED AWAY.
00:23:59While some of the most memorable movie characters are epic heroes or particularly cruel villains,
00:24:05Chihiro stands out because of her compassionate nature and willingness to be daring despite her timid demeanor.
00:24:10When she finds herself alone and without her family,
00:24:13she has to adapt to be resilient and resourceful as she navigates new relationships,
00:24:18challenges and sacrifices.
00:24:32The reason she's considered one of the greatest movie characters ever
00:24:35is because of her influence as a role model to young women.
00:24:38Her growth throughout the film shows audience members they don't need to rely on others to grow and make an impact.
00:24:44For that, she is truly inspiring.
00:24:56Number 59.
00:24:57Ferris Bueller,
00:24:58FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF.
00:25:09Number 58.
00:25:11Harry Callaghan,
00:25:12THE DIRTY HARRY FRANCHISE.
00:25:14I know what you're thinking.
00:25:16Did he fire six shots or only five?
00:25:20Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kind of lost track myself.
00:25:24But even this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off.
00:25:30You've got to ask yourself one question.
00:25:32Do I feel lucky?
00:25:34Well, do you, punk?
00:25:37Number 57.
00:25:38George Bailey,
00:25:39IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE.
00:25:44I'm not a praying man, but if you're up there and you can hear me, show me the way.
00:25:56Number 56.
00:25:57Doctor Strangelove,
00:25:58DOCTOR STRANGELOVE.
00:26:00Of course, it would be absolutely vital that our top government and military men be included
00:26:06to foster and impart the required principles of leadership and tradition.
00:26:15Number 55.
00:26:17Rick Blaine,
00:26:18CASABLANCA.
00:26:20Can I tell you a story, Rick?
00:26:22You got a wild finish?
00:26:24I don't know the finish yet.
00:26:27Go on, tell it. Maybe one will come to you as you go along.
00:26:30Here's looking at you, Rick.
00:26:32One of Humphrey Bogart's most famous roles,
00:26:34we aren't surprised that his performance as Rick Blaine garnered him an Oscar nomination.
00:26:39He plays a troubled and heartbroken man who turns into a noble optimist,
00:26:43all while he operates his nightclub and deals with the turmoil of his past romance.
00:26:48Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.
00:26:54This character arc occurs against the backdrop of World War II,
00:26:58making his every move that much more meaningful
00:27:01as he battles with both himself and his political affiliations with the war.
00:27:05Watching him and Ingrid Bergman together is truly magical,
00:27:08and thanks to him, we'll know that we'll always have Paris.
00:27:12Here's looking at you, kid.
00:27:29Looks like a Christmas tree.
00:27:36Oh my God, it's a dream!
00:27:39Whoa, whoa, kid, kid, stop, stop.
00:27:41Stop, stop.
00:27:45I'll get it back to you, all right?
00:27:47You broke it!
00:27:52Wow, look at him go!
00:27:58All I have in this world is my balls and my word,
00:28:02and I don't break them for no one.
00:28:04Do you understand?
00:28:06That piece of shit up there, I never liked him, I never trusted him.
00:28:10For all I know, he had me set up and had my friend Angel Fernandez killed.
00:28:15But that's history.
00:28:16I hear he's not.
00:28:18Do you want to go on with me?
00:28:19You say it.
00:28:20You don't?
00:28:21Then you make a move.
00:28:27My straw reaches across the room.
00:28:35And starts to drink your milkshake.
00:28:39I drink your milkshake!
00:28:45I drink it up!
00:28:51I'm the dude.
00:28:52So that's what you call me, you know?
00:28:55That, or his dude-ness, or dude-er, or el dude-erino,
00:29:01if you're not into the whole brevity thing.
00:29:03Name a more laid-back hero, we dare you.
00:29:06It seems like wherever the dude goes, chaos seems to follow.
00:29:10Watching him try to navigate several bizarre scenarios with the Big Lebowski,
00:29:14Walter, or any of the other memorable characters in this film is hilarious.
00:29:18He does it all with a laissez-faire attitude that is honestly admirable.
00:29:22The dude makes his audience feel like they can do anything
00:29:25by letting the cards fall where they may.
00:29:27His outlook on life is an essential part of the film
00:29:30and his character development, or lack thereof.
00:29:33We are not surprised this film and its main character
00:29:36have garnered a cult following over the years.
00:29:38Anyone feel like bowling all of a sudden?
00:29:52Now let's catch up to that truck!
00:30:02Guys! Guys! Woody's riding our scene!
00:30:26My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius,
00:30:29commander of the armies of the North,
00:30:31general of the Felix legions,
00:30:33loyal servant to the true emperor Marcus Aurelius,
00:30:38father to a murdered son,
00:30:40husband to a murdered wife,
00:30:43and I will have my vengeance
00:30:45in this life or the next.
00:30:51I'd marry you for your money in a minute.
00:30:54Would you marry me for my money?
00:30:56In a minute.
00:30:58So I guess it's pretty lucky neither of us is rich, huh?
00:31:01Yeah.
00:31:19Featuring Meryl Streep in a video about great movie characters?
00:31:22Groundbreaking.
00:31:23We've seen Meryl in tragic films like Sophie's Choice
00:31:26and fun, uplifting ones like Mamma Mia.
00:31:28We think her villain era might just be our favorite though.
00:31:31Streep plays Miranda Priestly,
00:31:33the ruthless editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine.
00:31:36And like most antagonists,
00:31:38she is as multifaceted as she is evil.
00:31:40I'm having lunch with her. I'll be back at three.
00:31:43I'd like my Starbucks waiting.
00:31:46Oh, and if you don't have that Harry Potter book by then,
00:31:50don't even bother coming back.
00:31:52I'll be back.
00:31:55She is ambitious to a fault,
00:31:57demanding the world of her employees
00:31:59in ways we would never hope to encounter in a workplace.
00:32:02But her work ethic and commitment
00:32:04are very much something to be admired.
00:32:06She's a fashion icon,
00:32:08she's endlessly quotable,
00:32:09she's relentlessly cruel,
00:32:11and we truly cannot get enough of her.
00:32:13We thought the contrast between the femininity of the florals
00:32:16and the more raw, rough human background
00:32:18would create this wonderful tension.
00:32:20No.
00:32:24Open the door when I tell you!
00:32:26No.
00:32:38No. 43.
00:32:39Willy Wonka.
00:32:40Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
00:32:42There's no earthly way of knowing
00:32:46Which direction we are going
00:32:50There's no knowing where we're rowing
00:32:54Or which way the river's flowing
00:33:01Elle, how did you know that Chutney was lying?
00:33:03Because she's brilliant, of course.
00:33:04The rules of hair care are simple and finite.
00:33:06Any Cosmo girl would have known.
00:33:13Open the pod bay doors, Hal.
00:33:16I'm sorry, Dave.
00:33:18I'm afraid I can't do that.
00:33:22What's the problem?
00:33:24I think you know what the problem is
00:33:26just as well as I do.
00:33:28No. 40.
00:33:29Caesar.
00:33:30The Planet of the Apes franchise.
00:33:32Take your stinking paw off me, you damn dirty ape!
00:33:38No!
00:33:47Caesar is a character that is synonymous
00:33:49with the Planet of the Apes reboot series.
00:33:51He's a humanized and sympathetic character.
00:33:53We love seeing him progress
00:33:55into a caring and fierce leader of the apes.
00:33:57It's hard not to be mesmerized by Caesar,
00:34:00who looks so lifelike with visible emotions
00:34:02that are not unlike the ones we see in human beings.
00:34:05His struggle to remain kind
00:34:07in a world that forces him to battle
00:34:09is relatable for any viewer
00:34:10who's ever struggled to remain true to their values.
00:34:13We think he's a leader
00:34:14that people in the real world could learn from.
00:34:18Caesar is home.
00:34:20Home.
00:34:32Cool Spidey outfit.
00:34:35Thanks.
00:34:38Where'd you get it?
00:34:41I made it.
00:34:47No!
00:34:48No different!
00:34:49Only different in your mind.
00:34:51You must unlearn what you have learned.
00:34:56Alright, I'll give it a try.
00:34:58No!
00:34:59Try not!
00:35:00Do!
00:35:20No!
00:35:26Let's run away somewhere.
00:35:27Somewhere?
00:35:30Somewhere.
00:35:32Somewhere far away.
00:35:41The police are everywhere!
00:35:43I want the job done tonight!
00:35:45Are we gonna do it?
00:35:47Any way you like,
00:35:48poison them, drown them,
00:35:49bash them in the head.
00:35:51You got any claw for them?
00:35:53If she doesn't scare you,
00:35:54no evil thing will.
00:35:56We've seen many versions of this character
00:35:58throughout the years,
00:35:59from the animated portrayal
00:36:00to Glenn Close's terrifying performance
00:36:02in the live-action film
00:36:03to Emma Stone's depiction
00:36:05in the chilling origin story.
00:36:06All of these iterations of the character
00:36:08stick with you after the credits roll,
00:36:10leaving us wondering
00:36:11how someone could be so cruel
00:36:12to these innocent dogs,
00:36:14yet be so enticing
00:36:15and intriguing as a character.
00:36:17And where are the puppies?
00:36:21It's her fashion icon status
00:36:22that we can't help but adore,
00:36:24even though this is also the reason
00:36:26for her cruel nature.
00:36:27Giving herself a name like Cruella de Vil
00:36:30left her with no choice but to be evil.
00:36:32We've been out all night and all day
00:36:34and with nothing to eat.
00:36:36They're somewhere in this village
00:36:38and we're going to find them.
00:36:40Now get going!
00:36:46You there!
00:36:47Ogre!
00:36:48Aye?
00:36:50By the order of Lord Farquaad,
00:36:52I am authorized to place you both
00:36:54under arrest and transport you
00:36:56to a designated resettlement facility.
00:37:00Oh, really?
00:37:02You and what army?
00:37:08You are without doubt
00:37:09the worst pirate I've ever heard of.
00:37:12But you have heard of me.
00:37:15Number 32.
00:37:17Jules Winfield.
00:37:18Pulp Fiction.
00:37:19And I will strike down upon thee
00:37:22with great vengeance and furious anger
00:37:25those who attempt to poison
00:37:28and destroy my brothers.
00:37:30And you will know my name is the Lord
00:37:34when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
00:37:37Number 31.
00:37:39Frankenstein's Monster.
00:37:40The Frankenstein Franchise.
00:37:45Take care there, Frankenstein.
00:37:47Take care.
00:37:52Shut out the light.
00:37:56Number 30.
00:37:57Neo.
00:37:58The Matrix Franchise.
00:37:59Who doesn't love Keanu Reeves?
00:38:03There's a lot to love
00:38:04about one of his most famous roles
00:38:06as he portrays this computer hacker
00:38:08turned bona fide superhero flawlessly.
00:38:10While the intricate and philosophical scenarios
00:38:12that Neo finds himself in
00:38:14might put some viewers' brains into a pretzel,
00:38:16Neo navigates these situations
00:38:18with curiosity and vulnerability.
00:38:20We see him fight against the machines.
00:38:22And although this was significant
00:38:24at the time of the film's release,
00:38:26this fight is becoming more and more relevant by the day.
00:38:29He's the one.
00:38:30He's not going to be soon forgotten
00:38:32in the world of sci-fi.
00:38:34We hope we haven't seen the last of him.
00:38:36He is the one.
00:38:40Number 29.
00:38:41Wolverine.
00:38:42The X-Men Franchise.
00:38:57Number 28.
00:38:58Harry Potter.
00:38:59The Harry Potter Franchise.
00:39:02Rictusempra!
00:39:12Number 27.
00:39:13Forrest Gump.
00:39:14Forrest Gump.
00:39:24Number 26.
00:39:25Hans Landa.
00:39:26Inglourious Bastards.
00:39:42Fate reaches out and extends its hand.
00:39:47Number 25.
00:39:48Godzilla.
00:39:49The Godzilla Franchise.
00:40:05While first hitting the scene in 1954,
00:40:08Godzilla has left a mark as the original movie monster.
00:40:11Appearing in over 35 films so far,
00:40:14Godzilla is a complicated and significant character,
00:40:17despite being a grandiose amphibian.
00:40:19Since Godzilla's introduction is considered a post-war statement,
00:40:23the character now ebbs and flows through many societal changes.
00:40:26Godzilla goes back and forth from hero to villain
00:40:29depending on the state of the world in real life and in film.
00:40:32Either way, we can expect some seriously epic battles on the screen.
00:40:36With a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,
00:40:38Godzilla is cemented as an unforgettable character.
00:40:45Number 24.
00:40:46Gandalf.
00:40:47The Lord of the Rings Franchise.
00:41:01Number 23.
00:41:02The Terminator.
00:41:03The Terminator Franchise.
00:41:07Number 22.
00:41:09Beatrix Kiddo,
00:41:10aka The Bride.
00:41:11The Kill Bill Franchise.
00:41:28Number 21.
00:41:29John McClane.
00:41:30The Die Hard Franchise.
00:41:37Come out to the coast, we'll get together, have a few laughs.
00:41:42Number 20.
00:41:43Tony Stark,
00:41:44aka Iron Man.
00:41:45The Marvel Cinematic Universe.
00:41:57There are literally endless amounts of memorable and epic characters
00:42:00in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
00:42:02From heroes like Captain America and Thor,
00:42:04to villains like Loki and Thanos,
00:42:06we've seen some impactful character growth,
00:42:08intense battles,
00:42:09and extraordinary moments from all of them.
00:42:12We have to feature the man who started it all.
00:42:15And again, let's bring it up to 2.5,
00:42:173,
00:42:182,
00:42:191.
00:42:24Tony Stark, as Iron Man,
00:42:25was the first superhero introduced in this realm
00:42:28as he turns from a weapons manufacturer
00:42:30to a superhero playing for the good guys
00:42:32after seeing the destruction his weaponry causes.
00:42:35He evolves from a selfish, genius, billionaire, playboy philanthropist
00:42:38to a selfless, self-sacrificing hero.
00:42:41And it is a magical journey to watch.
00:42:43He truly is Iron Man.
00:42:51Number 19.
00:42:52The Man With No Name.
00:42:53The Dollars Trilogy.
00:43:03You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who's unfamiliar with Clint Eastwood,
00:43:07and this is the role that launched him to stardom.
00:43:10This trilogy is the blueprint for spaghetti westerns.
00:43:13Eastwood's character, known as The Man With No Name,
00:43:16is also The Man With No Backstory,
00:43:18making him especially intriguing and memorable.
00:43:21We see him sporting a different name,
00:43:23but the same look and demeanor throughout every film in The Dollars Trilogy.
00:43:27He's known for his survival mentality,
00:43:29showdown ability,
00:43:31and his elusiveness.
00:43:36Western films that followed would not be the same
00:43:38without the influence of this character,
00:43:40and there is no one better to play him than King of the Anti-Heroes.
00:43:53Number 18.
00:43:54Mary Poppins.
00:43:55Mary Poppins and Mary Poppins Returns.
00:44:01Item one, a cheery disposition.
00:44:04I am never cross.
00:44:06She's practically perfect in every way.
00:44:08How could we not include her on this list?
00:44:11Mary Poppins is the nanny of our dreams.
00:44:13Despite her somewhat stern demeanor and high expectations,
00:44:17she's the spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down.
00:44:20Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
00:44:25in a most delightful way.
00:44:29She takes Jane and Michael on magical adventures
00:44:31into drawings that come to life while cleaning the house
00:44:34with a snap of her fingers and singing like an angel.
00:44:37It's impossible to watch this film without feeling nostalgic,
00:44:40and let's not forget that this role introduced the world to the amazing Julie Andrews.
00:44:45She won the Oscar for Best Actress in her first feature film.
00:44:49It doesn't get much more iconic than that.
00:44:58Number 17.
00:44:59Freddy Krueger.
00:45:00The A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise.
00:45:12Freddy Krueger haunts our nightmares,
00:45:14and he's got everything we look for in an antagonist.
00:45:17He has a dark backstory, an unrelenting thirst for evil,
00:45:20and hauntingly creative ways of carrying out his sinister missions
00:45:24as he preys on his victims' vulnerabilities in their dreams.
00:45:41His signature sweater, terrifying face, and bladed glove
00:45:44are staples in the world of horror films.
00:45:46He's one of the greatest characters ever seen in the genre.
00:45:49After watching any of the movies in which he's been featured for the last few decades,
00:45:53we'll be sleeping with the lights on.
00:45:55That's if we're able to fall asleep at all.
00:46:07Number 16.
00:46:08Travis Bickle.
00:46:09Taxi Driver.
00:46:16It's hard to pick Robert De Niro's all-time best performance,
00:46:19but one of his most outstanding roles is easily this one.
00:46:31In one of his many collaborations with Martin Scorsese,
00:46:34he portrays the chillingly complicated character of Travis Bickle,
00:46:37a tortured taxi driver who combats his own mental health
00:46:40in ways that are both devastating and intriguing to watch.
00:46:44He tries to save a young Jodie Foster as Ira Steensma from life on the streets,
00:46:48and we see him go to extreme measures to fix the things he sees as wrong in society.
00:46:53The acting is outstanding, the film is unforgettable,
00:46:56and Travis Bickle will always be an anti-hero for the ages.
00:47:09Number 15.
00:47:10Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. Batman.
00:47:12The Batman franchise.
00:47:19Even though this character was created for the comic book world way back in 1939
00:47:23and made his screen debut in 1943,
00:47:26he's still as relevant as ever.
00:47:28Although he doesn't have any inherent superpowers,
00:47:31he battles against some of the more well-known villains in the superhero realm,
00:47:35like the Penguin, the Riddler, and the Joker.
00:47:43But I know how you got these!
00:47:49Despite the fact that he's fighting evil,
00:47:51he means no harm to anyone.
00:47:53His mission is to keep Gotham City safe,
00:47:55which he helps to do both as Batman and his true identity, Bruce Wayne.
00:47:59Batman has been recognizable for generations,
00:48:02no matter who dons the cape and cowl.
00:48:04You didn't do anything wrong.
00:48:09Because he's the hero Gotham deserves.
00:48:12But not the one it needs right now.
00:48:16So we'll hunt him.
00:48:18Number 14.
00:48:19Genie, Aladdin.
00:48:33Robin Williams is renowned for his comedic performance.
00:48:36In this film, his voice acting is so outstanding
00:48:39that his character is arguably more memorable than any of the others.
00:48:43He plays the Genie who is discovered in his lamp by Aladdin,
00:48:46helping him become a prince and win Princess Jasmine's heart.
00:48:49Crick-a-mrack-a-mrack-a-mrake, stick that sword into that snake!
00:48:52You stay out of this!
00:48:53Jafar, Jafar, he's our man if he can't do it.
00:48:56Great!
00:48:57The Genie does this by giving Sage, if not hilarious, advice,
00:49:01singing some seriously catchy tunes,
00:49:03and pulling at our heartstrings.
00:49:05He provides us with comic relief and is essential to Aladdin and Jasmine's story.
00:49:09Watching the Genie in this film makes us miss the legendary Robin Williams
00:49:13because we ain't never had a friend like him.
00:49:16All of you, come over here.
00:49:17Big group hug.
00:49:18Group hug.
00:49:20Do you mind if I kiss the monkey?
00:49:23Oh, hairball.
00:49:24Well, I can't do any more damage around this popsicle stand.
00:49:27I'm outta here!
00:49:29Bye-bye, you two crazy lovebirds!
00:49:32Number 13.
00:49:33Ellen Ripley, the Alien franchise.
00:49:35Open the hatch.
00:49:36Wait a minute.
00:49:37If we let it in, the ship could be infected.
00:49:39You know the quarantine procedures.
00:49:4124 hours for decontamination.
00:49:43For years, we've seen countless male protagonists
00:49:46who battle villains, monsters, and other worldly characters.
00:49:50It's not only iconic, but refreshing to see Sigourney Weaver
00:49:53in this role throughout the franchise.
00:49:55She plays Ellen Ripley, who was originally supposed to be a male character
00:49:59until the director Ridley Scott decided against it.
00:50:01Well, let's talk about killing it.
00:50:03We know it's using the air shafts.
00:50:05Will you listen to me, Parker?
00:50:07Shut up!
00:50:08She progresses through the film series using her wits and resourcefulness
00:50:11to navigate everything that's thrown at her,
00:50:13from xenomorphs to protecting Newt
00:50:15all the way to grappling with her own identity and grief.
00:50:18She is deeply complex, but she is still a badass sci-fi character
00:50:22who will be remembered in movie history for years to come.
00:50:26Get away from her, you bitch!
00:50:32No!
00:50:38I think I'm the man to do it, you see.
00:50:40I have money and property.
00:50:42If I don't look after the interests of the underprivileged,
00:50:44maybe somebody else will.
00:50:46The main character of what's widely considered
00:50:48one of the greatest films of all time,
00:50:51Kane is still celebrated nearly a century after his introduction.
00:50:54He's mysterious and inviting,
00:50:56as we're drawn to him right from the start
00:50:58when he utters his famous line Rosebud on his deathbed.
00:51:01When we're taken through his life events,
00:51:03it's clear that he is fairly remarkable.
00:51:05Six years ago, I looked at a picture
00:51:08of the world's greatest newspaper man.
00:51:10I felt like a kid in front of a candy store.
00:51:13Well, tonight, six years later, I got my candy.
00:51:16All of it.
00:51:17Welcome, gentlemen, to the Enquirer.
00:51:19He's one of those characters who is wildly successful
00:51:22and lives an enviable lifestyle.
00:51:24Yet behind closed doors,
00:51:26he doesn't have the perfect life everyone thinks he does.
00:51:29For these reasons, he is surprisingly relatable
00:51:32with his lifelong struggle ingeniously summed up in one word.
00:51:36Rosebud.
00:51:46I am Dracula, and I welcome you to my house.
00:51:49I must apologize for not being here to greet you personally,
00:51:52but I trust that you have found everything you needed.
00:51:54Thank you, sir.
00:51:55Before there was Twilight or Buffy the Vampire Slayer,
00:51:58there was this unprecedented blood-sucking villain.
00:52:01He has all of the characteristics we love to see in vampires,
00:52:04as he's charming and alluring,
00:52:06but deeply evil and tormented.
00:52:08Bram Stoker's books served as the inspiration
00:52:10for 1922's Nosferatu,
00:52:12while Bela Lugosi made Dracula an icon in 1931.
00:52:16I have chartered a ship to take us to England.
00:52:21We will be leaving tomorrow evening.
00:52:27Since then, he's been in countless films,
00:52:30TV series, and video games.
00:52:32If you're afraid of the dark and those who may lurk in it,
00:52:35you can thank this character's massive influence on the horror genre,
00:52:38as his enduring legacy has touched generation after generation.
00:52:42Permit me to introduce myself.
00:52:46I am Prince Vlad II.
00:52:59Why so serious?
00:53:01As much as the protagonist of the franchise
00:53:03has made a mark on cinematic history,
00:53:05there's just something unforgettable about this villain.
00:53:07The Joker has appeared in many different films,
00:53:10with or without Batman.
00:53:12We're still very much up for debate whose portrayal of him is best.
00:53:15Jack Nicholson in the 1980s,
00:53:17Joaquin Phoenix's recent depiction in The Origin Story,
00:53:20or, of course, Heath Ledger's haunting but enduring performance
00:53:23in The Dark Knight are a few that come to mind.
00:53:26His twisted mind, terrifying smile,
00:53:28and archaic actions are legendary.
00:53:30He's bound to be forever remembered
00:53:32as one of the best on-screen villains ever.
00:53:35Wait till they get a load of me.
00:53:42Ooh.
00:53:45Ooh.
00:53:47Ooh.
00:53:53No, not the one with the lady.
00:53:55It's hard to make a mark on the silent film era,
00:53:57and it takes incredible physical acting
00:53:59to pull off amazing performances in these films.
00:54:01Charlie Chaplin is by far
00:54:03the most recognizable actor from this time period.
00:54:13Ah!
00:54:16His recurring character, the Tramp,
00:54:18set the stage for countless actors who would follow him.
00:54:21Named after one of Chaplin's films,
00:54:23which he also wrote, directed, and starred in,
00:54:25the Tramp is a clumsy and naive man
00:54:27who frequently finds himself in humorous, complicated,
00:54:30and sometimes even dangerous situations.
00:54:43He's got a distinct look and personality
00:54:45that only Chaplin can pull off.
00:54:47This character walked so that so many others could run.
00:55:02Good evening, Clarice.
00:55:05Hannibal Lecter has been a recognizable character
00:55:08since his first appearance in the film Manhunter
00:55:10to his most recent appearance on television
00:55:12in the show Hannibal.
00:55:13When we think of this character, though,
00:55:15our minds go to Anthony Hopkins
00:55:17in The Silence of the Lambs.
00:55:19He played alongside Jodie Foster's Clarice Starling,
00:55:22another character we won't soon forget.
00:55:24His introduction when he first meets Clarice
00:55:26is bone-chilling,
00:55:27and all of their interactions are a masterclass
00:55:30in mental manipulation.
00:55:32A census taker once tried to test me.
00:55:35I ate his liver with some fava beans
00:55:38and a nice Chianti.
00:55:44He's incredible to watch,
00:55:45and we're happy Hannibal isn't a real person
00:55:48because he's terrifying beyond belief.
00:55:50This can be attributed to Hopkins' incredible performance.
00:55:54We could chat longer, but...
00:55:57I'm having an old friend for dinner.
00:56:09He's the ultimate underdog,
00:56:10and we've loved cheering him on for years.
00:56:13Sylvester Stallone has played Rocky
00:56:15since the late 1970s,
00:56:16and his portrayal of him is not only inspirational,
00:56:19it's legitimately fun to watch.
00:56:21He grows from a loan shark collector
00:56:23to a boxer who can go the distance
00:56:25with nearly every fighter he encounters.
00:56:27He teaches us to keep punching
00:56:29no matter how difficult things get,
00:56:31and this message is universal for audiences of all ages.
00:56:34You, me, or nobody
00:56:36is gonna hit as hard as life,
00:56:38but it ain't about how hard you hit,
00:56:40it's about how hard you can get hit
00:56:43and keep moving forward,
00:56:44how much you can take and keep moving forward.
00:56:47Whether he's fighting Apollo Freed,
00:56:49avenging him by fighting Ivan Drago,
00:56:51or teaching Adonis Creed to battle against the best,
00:56:54this kind-hearted and resilient Philadelphia native
00:56:56is impossible to hate.
00:56:58Yo, Adrian, we did it.
00:57:07Number 6
00:57:08Norman Bates
00:57:09Psycho
00:57:10It's not as if she were a maniac,
00:57:13a raving thing.
00:57:17She just goes a little mad sometimes.
00:57:20Everyone goes a little mad sometimes,
00:57:22but Norman Bates does it in such a terrifying way
00:57:25that he can still make any viewer's skin crawl.
00:57:28When Marion Crane runs away
00:57:29and finds solace at the Bates Motel,
00:57:31she meets the mysterious Bates.
00:57:33It seems as though his mother is the one who kills her
00:57:36in the infamous shower-stabbing scene,
00:57:38but at this motel, things are not as they seem.
00:57:57In one of the most seamlessly executed plot twists
00:57:59ever seen in film,
00:58:01we learn that the quiet, seemingly harmless Norman
00:58:03doubles as his own mother
00:58:05and is the one committing the horrific acts.
00:58:08He's an incredibly tormented character
00:58:10and one that we love watching in this classic film.
00:58:26Number 5
00:58:27Dorothy Gale
00:58:28The Wizard of Oz
00:58:29It's far, far away,
00:58:32behind the moon,
00:58:35beyond the rain,
00:58:37somewhere over the rainbow.
00:58:44She inspires generations to explore
00:58:46what lies on the other side of the rainbow,
00:58:48and her adventures with the Scarecrow,
00:58:50Tin Man and Cowardly Lion are still fun to watch.
00:58:53As she adventures through the Land of Oz,
00:58:55she encounters witches of all kinds,
00:58:57munchkins and flying monkeys.
00:58:59Dorothy helps make it all magical to watch.
00:59:02With her blue gingham dress,
00:59:04her braided pigtails
00:59:05and her bright ruby slippers,
00:59:06she's been a recognizable character
00:59:08for adults and children alike for decades.
00:59:17Between her songs,
00:59:19her optimism
00:59:20and her realization that there's no place like home,
00:59:22her character and values are timeless.
00:59:25We're sure she will live on
00:59:27as a family favorite for years to come.
00:59:45Number 4
00:59:46Indiana Jones
00:59:47The Indiana Jones Franchise
00:59:56Harrison Ford is no stranger to playing iconic characters.
01:00:00This one just might be his most well-known.
01:00:03Armed with his fedora and whip,
01:00:05Indiana Jones is one of the greatest action heroes
01:00:07to ever grace our screens,
01:00:09with countless noteworthy moments
01:00:11that have become renowned in film history.
01:00:20Some that come to mind include the sword-turned-gunfight,
01:00:23determining which cup is the holy grail
01:00:25and getting chased by the big round boulder.
01:00:28He has us on the edge of our seats throughout every film,
01:00:31becoming the gold standard for adventure.
01:00:33His charm and humor are just the icing on the cake
01:00:36of this beloved character.
01:00:48Many would call The Godfather
01:00:49one of the best cinematic stories of all time,
01:00:52specifically the first two entries.
01:00:54So, it's not surprising that one of the most well-known characters
01:00:57in cinematic history comes from it.
01:00:59Vito is the titular character in this film,
01:01:01who is the leader of his family
01:01:03and his slice of the mafia.
01:01:05Throughout the films,
01:01:06we get to see both his upbringing and his later years.
01:01:09Who hasn't seen someone do an impression of him?
01:01:15Played by two of the most iconic actors of all time,
01:01:18Marlon Brando in the first and Robert De Niro in the second,
01:01:21it's hard to argue against his place as one of the greats.
01:01:52Arguably no movie franchise
01:01:54has as many significant characters as Star Wars.
01:01:57Luke and Leia pair perfectly with Han Solo and Chewbacca
01:02:00as partners in celestial crime.
01:02:02Who could forget Yoda's wisdom
01:02:03or C-3PO and R2-D2 providing us comic relief?
01:02:07We are just scratching the surface
01:02:08of memorable personas in these films.
01:02:10But one prevails above all,
01:02:12and that is Anakin Skywalker,
01:02:14better known as Darth Vader.
01:02:22We see him go from Jedi Knight to Sith Lord,
01:02:25from lovestruck boy to Luke and Leia's father,
01:02:28and from tortured soul to an elaborate villain.
01:02:31There would be no Star Wars without the OG villain,
01:02:34that James Earl Jones voice and his cryptic presence.
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01:03:16Spanning over six decades so far
01:03:18and played by actors like Sean Connery,
01:03:20Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig to name a few,
01:03:22this beloved character has earned his top spot.
01:03:25Every Bond movie is wildly entertaining,
01:03:28full of memorable action sequences and Bond girls.
01:03:31But the movies would be nothing without 007 himself.
01:03:36He's charming,
01:03:37can endure any life-threatening challenge
01:03:39and always keeps it classy.
01:03:41This franchise has not worn out its welcome,
01:03:43with audiences still anticipating every upcoming film,
01:03:47waiting to see what new adventures,
01:03:49legendary songs and classic cars await.
01:03:52We cannot imagine this character slowing down anytime soon.
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