This is obviously not a phenomenon exclusively of the ’80s.
Butmany less villainous but still insufferable characters are unquestionably beloved.
10Tony Stark From The MCU
Played By Robert Downey Jr.
He’s snarky, often condescending, and quite irritable.
I still don’t think I’d be able to stand him because he’s almost always unnecessarily mean.
However, putting oneself in the shoes of those other characters would be a nightmare.
For instance, he drugs his friends twice, once even without meaning to.
He finds a way to make every moment inappropriate and takes great pleasure in making others uncomfortable.
Moreover, his lack of restraint when he becomes violent would make him terrifying.
The stylish mercenary with a mouth belongs on a movie screen and should stay there.
He’s one of the most easily recognizable fictional characters today, thanks to his signature lightning-shaped scar.
However, Harry also makes me feel like I’d be miserable around him.
It is quite telling thatfew people will name Harry as their favoriteHarry Pottercharacter.
He’s kind, empathetic, and makes it a point to express his gratitude throughout the franchise.
Few things are as entertaining as Captain Jack’s manipulative tactics and his beautiful sword-fighting.
Jack is certainly untraditional as a hero.
In fact, his behavior places him on the villain side of the spectrum.
However, it would be such a nightmare to even talk to this man.
Sparrow deceives and lies his way into satisfaction and contentment.
Knowing Amelie doesn’t seem like the worst prospect at all.
However, I’m also sure I wouldn’t really be able to put up with her.
Almost all his characters are chaotic and borderline dangerous, no matter how good or bad they are.
Willy Wonka is an artist when it comes to manufacturing chocolates.
However, the prospect of having to live in the same house as hers does scare me.
Some highly influential movie characters introduce fresh perspectives, permanently subverting tropes to change expectations for their movie genres.
He’d make life hell for anyone.