LoveList.
I've been inspired by JacqTheDestroyer to do this.Voila! This is a list of my favourite male characters and the excellent actors that breathed life into them.
#1 - Captain Jack Sparrow
Actor: Johnny Depp
How can you not love this kooky, crazy, quirky, rum-drinking, ship-stealing pirate???
His piratical code of honour gives him some measure of gentility and hey, at least he's got some idea of what's right and what's wrong. Better than some hypocritical people who think they're always right and you're always wrong.
Not only that, Johnny Depp is one of THE most talented actors the modern world has ever seen.
He's hot.
And he's funny.
Nuff said.
#2 - Patrick Verona
Actor: Heath Ledger
I couldn't find a proper photo but this is good enough. His smile is heart-meltingly sweet and I am going to keep speaking in the present tense even though he's dead.
Patrick Verona is my favourite type of hero. A misunderstood bad boy on the outside and ultimate good guy on the inside. Someone who doesn't give a shit about rules but falls hard for that special girl and continues to break rules for her. Everyone together now...AWWWWW.
#3 - Gregory House, M.D.
Actor: Hugh Laurie
The anti-hero of medicine, House is brilliant, has wonderfully piercing blue eyes and doesn't give a fuck about the rest of the world. BUT he will do anything (including getting people drunk and patients to drink each other's pee) to save a person's life. Heroic indeed.
His motto is "Everybody lies". Says something about how he looks at the world, doesn't it. Sadly, his observations are right most of the time. No wonder he doesn't like people. And that's the reason I like him. No bullshit. I salute you, Dr. House.
#4 - Jack Skellington
Actor: Tim Burton
No, Tim Burton didn't voice him, but he did bring him to life and that's what matters here. Jack Skellington has become something of a cult symbol with the Ah gang in Singapore (you know...the Ah Lians and Ah Bengs), most of which I think don't even know how to pronounce his name.
The movie is an entertaining macabre mix of noir comedy and naivete, much like Corpse Bride. Tim Burton is an excellent director and I hope he makes more of these stop-action movies. Jack was created in a flash of genius, from his ingenuous interpretation of Sandy Claws to his bat bowtie. He just felt sick and tired of his job and wanted a change in scenery. Doesn't that ring a bell?
"'Twas a tale of a well-meaning skeleton's dream."
#5 - Aladdin / Genie
Actor: Scott Weinger / Robin Williams
Okay so I don't know who the actor is. But Aladdin is my favourite human prince. And Aladdin is the only Disney movie that doesn't have a Disney princess at its heart. Aladdin is a Prince Charming and charming he is. I'll have to put Genie here too because he really is one of my favourite Disney characters and cannot NOT be mentioned. They can share a spot.
Did I mention he also has a monkey? How cool is that.
#6 - Dustfinger (Inkheart) (I like the book too!)
Actor: Paul Bettany
Not really a hero and not really a villain. A coward with spasmodic intervals of heroics. Why do I like him? Because he's real. He's just a normal man who wants to get home to his wife. And who's willing to do just about anything to do so. He didn't ask to get thrown into an unfamiliar world. He didn't ask for Capricorn's (the villain) attention. All he wanted to do was play with his friend, my favourite element, fire. And his furrier friend, Gwin the ferret (see, he likes animals too).
Oh, and the scene where he did his fire juggling and fiery stunts (with his shirt off, I might add) was incredibly hot. Too bad I can't find a picture of it. Let's just say he was absolutely mesmerizing and let your imagination do the rest.
#7 - Yoda
Actor: He is no actor. The Force acts within him.
He puts to rest every lame comment about little green men. This wise Jedi Master of all Jedi Masters is freaking amazing with a light saber and the Force is strong within this one. And he is cute, in an utterly respectful way.
I think he has a sister named Yaddle. She appeared in my Star Wars Game of Life.
That's it! That's the end of my list of movie loves. I decided to keep it at 7 cos that's my favourite number. Also, if I didn't give myself a limit, I would have gone on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on...............................yep.
Oh what's HE doing here?
I just felt compelled to put up a picture of His Royal Cuteness, that's all. ;)
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