Ten Favorite Screen Characters Tag

Sarah at http://howtowatchamotionpicture.blogspot.com/2015/05/10-favorite-screen-characters.html has tagged me to make a list of 10 of my favorite screen characters.

Instructions: For this quick, fun blog hop, you just name your 10 favorite characters from movies or TV, then tag 10 friends (if you can) to do the same!
This is such a fun tag to do. I hope you have fun with it also. Here are my ten most off-the-top-of-my-head favorite screen characters. P.S. I will try to avoid copying anyone else's picks.

"I come with glad tidings, of a world made free."

Loki is a wonderfully funny and well-played villain. He is one of my favorites and is hard to get down, always smiling and joking even as he plots world domination and treachery. It could almost be argued that he is an antihero, except he is so evil in his own happy way.

"Get Off my plane."

John Marshal, the heroic president of the United States in Air Force One, played by Harrison Ford. Marshal is a guy you would want by your side in a firefight. At once a loving family man and determined fighter, he never rests until the ones he loves are safe and the terrorists are brought to justice. Would our current president act so selflessly? John Marshal is a character worthy of emulation and has some great movie lines.

"There are a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep em' all away from you, that's never possible."

Atticus Finch, the lawyer in To Kill A Mockingbird. (Played by Gregory Peck.) Is a inspiring man who stands up for what is right but is never a stuffy prude about it. He is a solid citizen who loves his children and does all he can as defendant of Tom Robinson, a unjustly accused negro. Faced with a prejudiced jury, murderous southerners and the villainous Mr. Yule, Finch faces certain defeat but never turns back and wins his childrens respect.

"We both know I have to kill you now. You'll just have to imagine the fire."

Bane is another of my favorite villains. Every one of the baddies in the Dark Knight trilogy bring something special to the screen. Ra's Al'Ghul. (Am I spelling that right?) is the one who taught Batman, who gave him a path and lifted him from darkness. He had the calmness of a man completely dedicated to his cause. The Joker is a completely insane madman with real personality and lines, along with his own catchphrase. But ultimately I chose Bane, a brutal terrorist who can not only outsmart but outfight Batman and delivers some of the most memorable, deadpan quotes of any movie villain.

"Guys, I told you, call me Sully."

James T Sullivan is the lovable furry protagonist from Monsters Inc. He is an average joe who is the top scarer at the company. He meets, is terrified by and eventually charmed by the human child, Boo.
Sully is a friendly fluffball who has it all, a great job, admiration from his peers and his best friend, wisecracking Mike Wazowski. But he risks it all to rescue his human friend from his boss Waternoose and the sneaking reptilian Randal.

"No, I am your father."

Darth Vader is one of the most classic villains of all time. The powerful lord of the Sith, with his menacing black suit, helmet and cape he brings terrifying presence to every scene. His stern voice pronounces the will of his emperor as his red lightsaber cuts down all who oppose him. Few can match Vader, who wields the dark side of the Force. In the end he is redeemed and sacrifices his life to save his son. Star Wars would not have been the classic it is without Darth Vader.

"The price of freedom is high, always has been. But it's a price I'm willing to pay."

Steve Rogers, better known as Captain America, is my favorite Avenger, barely beating Thor. He was once a skinny kid from Brooklyn who was enhanced to the height of physical perfection. Now he fights injustice as the shield-throwing paragon of freedom. Steve has a firm moral code which he always adheres to, always doing what he sees is right. So this brave, noble, handsome and strong hero easily claims a place on my list.

"If one isn't willing to pay the price one shouldn't play the game."

There is not and probably will never be as great a detective as Sherlock Holmes. I really enjoy the modern incarnation as played by Benedict Cumberbatch. But my favorite is the Holmes of Basil Rathbone. Who can top that penetrating gaze, that snapping delivery, that energy? Sherlock seems to have been made for mysteries. He is bored to death with the life of average people, but give him a case, a puzzle or a crime and he does not rest until it is solved. But though his intellect is razor sharp he is not an emotionless robot. Holmes has few friends but to those he has he is understanding and fair. If something unexplainable has happened, the man to call is Sherlock Holmes.

 "Always remember, your focus determines your reality." 

Qui-Gon Jinn is a jedi knight who is a very rich, likeable character. Behind the lightsaber he is a stalwart friend, a wise warrior and a teacher. Qui-Gon is very practical, doing his best to get his friends out of danger. Throughout his adventures he always has a plan, but never controls or commands others, but rather persuades them, sometimes with the Force when necessary. Although he is cautious and prudent Qui-Gon has his own ideas, sometimes even defying the jedi council to support his gut feeling. When push comes to shove Qui-Gon Jinn is the man you want by your side.

"Hammond, after some consideration, I've decided, not to endorse your park." 

And finally, there is a noble model of the scientist-adventurer in Doctor Alan Grant. I wanted to put Indiana Jones here but decided it not to. Doctor Grant is a archaeologist who fights for survival against dinosaurs while he's not digging them up. When most people run for their lives, (and are quickly eaten.) Grant is the one who stays behind to help those who need help, using his knowledge of dinosaurs to stay one step ahead of the vicious reptiles. He is not just a survivor but a leader, taking care of everyone. When people all around him are losing their heads Grant stays calm. 

Well. That is my top ten favorite screen characters. I regret that it took so long to finish and my list is far from perfect, but I hope you enjoy it.

I cannot tag anyone right now because I just want to get this done and I don't know enough people to tag ten of them. I may tag someone later.