Darth Vader wins by default on this list. Any villain as sinister as him who pullls such an epic side switch at that critical moment to save the day undoubtedly wins out over anyone else on this list. His final act of redemption proves that even wickedest antagonists can still turn away from the darkness.
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Top 10 Villain Redemptions in Movies
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T-800: Terminator 2
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Some would argue that since the T-800 is just a cyborg that has been programed to fight for a different side that it shouldn't be ranked in this list. However, I just looked past all that simply because it was so profound to see an executioner instead become a protector. Also the T-800 through the course of the second film beings to gain a basic un
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The Predator: Alien vs Predator
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The Sorter: Revolver
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As a hitman, the Sorter seems to be one of those characters that is very aware that his line of work is a pretty despicable job, but does at least take pride in doing it well. However, when faced with a situation that involves harming children, he draws the line by turning on his own gang and gunning them down, for which he ends up paying the ultim
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Gary Figgs: Copland
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While Gary Figgs wasn't the most infamous villain in Copland, his act of redemption certainly is worthy of making this list. When Sheriff Freddy Heflin goes to track down some corrupt cops and nearly gets blasted in the back, Figgs comes out of the blue to help the sheriff finish the job.
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May Day: A View to a Kill
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Ms. May Day deserves a mention on this list for her epic act of bravery and sacrifice at the end of A View to a Kill. Deciding to switch sides against the evil Max Zorin after he betrays her, May Day rides a bomb out of Zorin's mine and prevents his larger plans to flood Silicone Valley from happening.
