While other actors in the movie fulfill the narrative role of the main character, another actor steals the show with his charisma and theatrics, who made true stars. Movies where the supporting cast is better than the heroes are as successful as those that let the central character shine, with a different balance of character focus that makes it better. Sometimes, the villain is arguably the real star, driving the entire story while the characters lead normal lives.
This is often the case with some of Disney's best animated villains, whose villainy never fails to make them fan favorite characters. However, this trend is not limited to classic movies where villains steal the show; sometimes, the supporting character is very interesting, written to be the thing that keeps the story going in the main character's life. How two such characters share the screen and interact is an interesting subject, showing different options for storytelling.
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Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Furiosa, Not Max
It is suspected that, Mad Max: Fury Road the other Max is crazy movie, but the story is different in nature. The best Max is crazy movie however, Max is unwittingly drawn into a journey to help someone in need when he tries to make it on his own. The difference is that a group of women fleeing from Immortan Joe is already led by Furiosa, a talented street warrior who is more than Max's game. While Max is first seen, the film follows his vision as he becomes involved in a major conflict.
Rather than being a story of Max walking alone and meeting someone in need, Fury Road it's about Furiosa's vigilante job, which Max takes part in. Although Tom Hardy is great as Max, the fact that he is a re-character while Furiosa is an original character makes him the new character of this movie. Fury Road it also directs more attention to female characters and a feminist perspective in this setting, with Max and Nux being the only heroic male characters among Furiosa, the wives, and the Many Mothers.
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The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Hannibal, Not Clarice Of course, the sharp dialogue and Anthony Hopkins' performance combine to mean that the focus remains on Hannibal.
In theory, The Silence of the Lambs you have the wrong villain in Hannibal Lecter. Clarice already has a serial killer to track down, which is the basis of a serviceable horror story. However, The Silence of the Lambs he's a psychological thriller thanks to Clarice's brain-picking efforts in one of the most iconic movie pranks of all time. Hannibal adds flavor and interest to the movie where the story is about the difficulty of his exchange with Clarice.
Of course, the sharp dialogue and Anthony Hopkins' performance combine to mean that the focus remains on Hannibal. Clarice is a common character affected by Hannibal's haunting words; he is the catalyst that gives him something to continue his investigation. The way the supporting cast surrounds him also influences his character's weight. Jodie Foster also won an Oscar The Silence of the Lambsbut Hopkins is arguably the more memorable of the two.
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The Fast And The Furious (2001)
Dom, Not Brian
Back when Fast & Furious was the most established franchise, Fast and Furious it was about an undercover cop who is forced to question his loyalty when he befriends the prime suspect in a carjacking crime. However, Dom has always had more gravitas as a character than Brian. Dom is the star of the underground racing community in this story, considered the best driver and mechanic in the area. Brian himself draws on Dom's talent and personality.
When the story ends with the undercover cop being wrong, it's probably in favor of the criminal with a heart of gold. In addition, the found family of Fast & Furious it has always been so “Dom's Family” while the fourth movie continues to focus on him at the center of the story. Brian and Mia eventually escape after helping Dom escape from custody, who becomes the leader of their group.
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Aladdin (1992)
Genie, Not Aladdin
Traditionally, the Genie has been played by a more famous actor than Aladdin. When it came to the live-action remake, the producers didn't try to fool themselves and gave Will Smith a higher fee. Part of the reason he became such a star is Robin Williams' deal with Disney Aladdin it meant he was allowed to write and develop his own dialogue. As a result, Genie is a witty character who constantly cracks jokes and uses pop culture references, animation to match Williams' appearance.
Aladdin gets two hits while Genie gets one, but even though “A Whole New World” is one of Disney's most popular songs, “Friend Like Me” is more catchy and spectacular. Genie is a dynamic character, always doing outrageous things on screen to provoke laughter. The live-action movie also features the Genie (undisguised as a merchant) narrating, meaning the story is about him and the impact Aladdin has had on his life.
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Good Girls (2004)
Regina, Not Cady
Cady is the main character of The girls saidwhile his rivalry with Regina is what causes his teenage life to spiral out of control. Lindsay Lohan would be better known at the time for the genre of youth-oriented drama film. The girls saidbut Regina George has grown to exceed the standard measure of a queen bee character in pop culture. Like Sharpay on High School Musical, Regina is so glamorous that she immediately became an icon. At that point, Cady's character falls into disinterest “shy new girl” category.
Additionally, the number of lines quoted in the The girls said just going around talking about Regina George makes her one of the easiest things to reference. Any mention of Regina immediately brings to mind high school chaos and the most infamous girl possible. Regina's face The girls said, including superficiality and despite the uncontrollable in the story, which gradually comes to define Cady's personality.
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The Terminator (1984)
The Terminator, Not Kyle and Sarah
Arnold Schwarzenegger was always the best The Terminator's marketing, Linda Hamilton and Michael Biehn were the second stars. Schwarzenegger's Terminator has the greatest presence in the movie, an indestructible assassin who is the core of the story. He's the reason Sarah and Kyle keep moving and the proof that Skynet exists in the future, as well as the title character. Despite Hamilton's new fame and Sarah's character, the T-800 still dominates the story Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Moving forward, Schwarzenegger remains the mascot of the franchise, despite the various roles he plays in each movie. He puts John and Kate in the middle Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and only entered Terminator Salvation. Although some characters may be given more attention in the story in the next two movies, they are still hard to ignore. Interestingly, the Terminator in Terminator Zero it is unremarkable, especially as a reason for the action of happening.
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The Great Gatsby (2013)
Gatsby, Not Nick
Nick Carraway is technically the main character of the The Great Gatsby. Nick tells the story, which begins when he arrives in New York and sees the strained relationship between Jay Gatsby and the Buchanans, commenting on the stupidity and corruption of their world. At the center of his story is Gatsby, who is a real star because he is a title character shrouded in mystery and wealth. One way or another, The Great Gatsby it's about Nick preparing to unravel the mystery of Gatsby's life.
It's hard for an actor not to be a star when he throws big, decadent parties every weekend. And, Nick is simply a witness in the story of Gatsby and Daisy; this plot point is the cause of the drama of the story, while Nick is volatile and Jordan is soft. Ultimately, Gatsby's fate and abandonment by Daisy is a major tragedy in a story that is only about him.
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101 Dalmatians (1961)
Cruella, Not Pongo and Perdita The loveable banter of all the main characters of 101 Dalmatians is what allows Cruella de Vil to shine as its star.
Roger and Anita are no-nonsense, while their Dalmatians Pongo and Perdita are kind parents-to-be. These characters all have simple, realistic desires and priorities: pay the bills, take care of their loved ones. There are too many similarities between dogs and their owners to stand out anywhere. The first sequence of Pongo looking for Roger's date is a comparison between dogs and their owners, while Anita and Perdita finally have the same goals and complementary personalities as their partners.
A lovely ban on all the main characters of 101 the Dalmatians it's what allows Cruella de Vil to shine as its star. He is very witty and interesting to everyone on screen, who plays alone compared to most of the other actors who come in pairs or large groups. When one of the film's two songs is a catchy jazz number named after him, she is a one-woman show.
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The Dark Knight (2008)
The Joker, Not Bruce Wayne
There is no part The Dark Knight He has occupied a bigger place in people's minds or had a bigger impact on pop culture than the Joker. Heath Ledger's Joker inspired other games in the years to come, while the iconic Batman villain is the reason The Dark Knightthe story of. Bruce Wayne and Harvey Dent get a fair amount of screen time dedicated to good action and discuss the main themes of the movie, but nothing can compare to the madness of the Joker's tricks.
One of the best opening scenes ever showed exactly what Batman is up to with the Joker's brilliant and deadly bank robbery where he is the only winner. All of The Dark KnightThe best and most intense scenes include the Joker, as he tricks people and Gotham City's biggest players. Ledger's posthumous Oscar award for his performance solidified his reiteration of the actor's place in history, making him the most remembered part of this epic action movie.
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Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl (2003)
Jack, I won't
Will and Elizabeth are traditional characters Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. The film begins with Elizabeth as a POV character, while the narrative follows Will's specific intention to rescue Elizabeth. Jack's entrance is not only a surprise because of the sinking ship gimmick, but because it comes from a strange place for the main character. This is because he is not the main character in the narrative sense, but a mascot who brings the whole story together and makes it unique.
In all of them Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Jack flies and has little-defined motives than the supporting cast. As in the first movie, Jack serves as an independent, out-of-this-world character who elevates Will's usual swashbuckling adventure into something original. In this case, Jack is widely considered the main character of the franchise, and Johnny Depp always receives the highest payment. However, the knowledge of the narrative threads reveals that Pirates of the Caribbean you do something different.