Top 10 Awful Truths About Movie Characters We Love
Top 10 Awful Truths About Movie Characters We Love
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We all love ‘em . . . but they definitely have their flaws. Welcome toWatchMojo, and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Awful Truths About Movie Characters We Love. For this list, we’re looking at popular characters from film, who have major faults.
#10: Albus Dumbledore Puts Children in Danger
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“Harry Potter” Franchise (2001-11) In many fantasy series, the protagonist is introduced to a wise authority figure who serves as a guide as they navigate the hero’s journey. Dumbledore is right up there with Merlin and Gandalf as one of the greats. In fact, he’s arguably one of the most beloved figures in contemporary literature and film. But can we talk about the child endangerment? He’s always putting his students in deadly situations, and behaving as if he has no choice in the matter. He even rewards them for breaking the rules! Dumbledore’s relationship with Harry is especially troubling - and he’s actually called out on it by Snap. Of course, Hagrid, aka the grossly irresponsible groundskeeper, isn’t much better.
#9: Edward Cullen Is a Predator
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The Twilight Saga (2008-12) Don’t let his youthful good looks fool you, this vampire is 104 years old when we first meet him. But despite being in the triple digits, he uses his eternal youth to cruise for high school girls. The dude’s a freaking predator. And (hilariously) he himself even says it - though we don’t think he fully realizes how it applies to his age and sexual appetites. Of course, Bella isn’t without her own flaws. She purposely puts herself in danger for attention, is emotionally manipulative of Jacob, neglects her friends and family and is just an all-around terrible role model. And together… Bella and Edward actually name a child Renesmee. On second thought, age difference be damned, these two seem like a great match!
#8: Happy Gilmore Is a Violent Psycho
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“Happy Gilmore” (1996) As far as Adam Sandler movies go, this 1996 film is a classic, with infinitely quotable dialogue and a number of iconic scenes. While loud and brash, Happy’s also got a sweet side, as evidenced by how deeply he cares about his aging grandmother. But here’s the thing… however funny and selectively kind he can be, Happy has got major issues. He’s a freaking rageaholic whose savagely violent outbursts should’ve landed him in prison ages ago. The way he handles the breakup with his girlfriend is similarly troubling. Only next to someone as irredeemably despicable as Shooter McGavin could Happy possibly be seen as the hero.
#7: Peter Pan Is a Child Abductor
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Various Films Edward Cullen preys on a girl a fraction of his age, but at least he never went so far as to actually abduct her. And that’s more than we can say for this fantasy hero. Like the aforementioned vampire, Peter Pan is eternally young, but years of experience don’t seem to have brought him much in the way of maturity. Let’s review: he sneaks into children’s rooms, a shadowy figure in the night, and lures them away from their homes with tantalizing promises. His crew of “Lost Boys” verges into cult-like territory. There’s also the fact that according to the book, he “thins them out” when they get too old; the ambiguity in that is chilling.
#6: Glinda the “Good” Witch Tricks Dorothy Into Killing For Her
“The Wizard of Oz” (1939) Don’t let her beauty, gentle voice, and enchanting wardrobe fool you. Glinda isn’t the passive, well-intentioned figure that this film would have you think. This so-called “good witch” seemingly has immeasurable power, of which we only get a small taste throughout the film. Rather than solve her own problems though, Glinda gives Dorothy the ruby slippers and sets her on a collision course with the Wicked Witch of the West - essentially turning the young girl into her unwitting killer for hire. Worst of all, she conveniently forgets to tell Dorothy that the magic shoes can take her home until after the deed is done. She’s a puppet master!
#5: Batman’s Moral Code Costs Lives
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“The Dark Knight” (2008) Batman’s “no killing rule” is one of the longest running debates in comic books. Sorry Bruce… but we’re gonna pour some gasoline on the fire. In Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy, Batman refuses to take a life on the grounds that it crosses a line. We can get behind this theory as it applies to “Batman Begins”, but once the Joker comes into the picture in the sequel, his code of honor becomes harder to support. By not killing the Joker, Batman effectively forfeits numerous innocent lives. If he’s willing to take the fall for Dent, why not go all the way for the greater good? Furthermore, Batman clearly doesn’t have a problem letting villains die, which feels like a pretty lazy cop out.
#4: Ferris Bueller Is a Bad Person
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“Ferris Bueller's Day Off” (1986) Has there ever been a troublemaker more lovable than Ferris Bueller? Maybe not. But behind that winning smile, devilish charm and oh so compelling narration, Ferris Bueller exhibits a number of troubling behaviors. When you strip away everything that makes him so endearing, what you’re left with is a self-serving liar, cheat and thief. Cameron might wind up growing as a result of their big day out together, but the way Ferris bullies Cameron into taking out the car is downright awful. Bueller lies to his parents (and pretty much everyone) all in the name of a good time. And because he sees himself as smarter and graced with greater perspective than everyone else, he never reflects on how his actions affect others.
#3: Grandpa Joe Is a Selfish Con Artist
“Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (1971) We know what some of you are thinking. “You mean the sweet old man who accompanies Charlie on his adventure?” The very same one! Don’t let his act fool you, he’s one of the greatest con men to ever grace the screen. He’s been lying in bed getting waited on hand and foot for the last 20 years . . . yet, the second he finds out about the ticket, he’s jumping around like a school kid! We can only conclude that he’s been faking it; he’s a slacker enjoying a free ride. Not only that, but he’s had the gall to complain from bed. He later encourages Charlie to steal, and throughout the film is repeatedly rude, selfish, and even gets handsy with Mrs. Teavee.
#2: Indiana Jones Is a Eurocentric Grave Robber
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“Indiana Jones” Franchise (1981-) Charming? Definitely. Roguish good looks and intelligence? Check and check. Plus, he’s well-travelled and can hold his own in a fight. Indiana Jones is seemingly the ultimate dashing hero . . . at first glance. But when you take a step back and consider his exploits from a contemporary perspective, things are less clear. Armed with the argument “it belongs in a museum”, he essentially ventures around the globe stealing priceless artifacts with no regard for local cultures or the countries to whom these relics belong. And he usually trashes the site in the process! And that’s without mentioning the question of Marion’s age when they first hooked up. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few dishonorable mentions. Morpheus & His Team Kill Innocents “The Matrix” trilogy (1999-2003) Dewey Finn Is an Opportunistic Slacker “School of Rock” (2003) Allie Is Deeply Selfish “The Notebook” (2004) Mufasa Enforces Segregation “The Lion King” (1994) Maverick Needs to Grow Up “Top Gun” (1986)
#1: Tony Stark Is a Dangerous Narcissist
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Marvel Cinematic Universe (2008-) Don’t get us wrong, we love Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr.’s performance in “Avengers: Endgame” literally made us weep. But as far as flawed heroes go, he’s got more issues than most. He was essentially a war profiteer for years before turning over a new leaf. Even after that, he’s convinced that he always knows what’s best. This not only leads him to create Ultron - and we all know how that turned out - it also drives him to push for the Sokovia Accords and turn on his friends, essentially to make up for his own mistake. The only thing greater than Stark’s intellect is his ego, and that repeatedly costs other people far more than it does him.
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