Some characters from movies stay with us, even after we have watched the films. The writing and performances are so moving that they live in the minds of the viewers forever. Here are some unforgettable movie characters from amazing movies of all time:
Amelie Poulain
Movie: Amelie
This is one of the most lovable characters in movie history. The film is the titular character’s whimsical world which is beautiful and could make even the grumpiest person crack a smile. She is everything good about the world. Amelie will give you hope that the world is still a good place, and that is what makes this film and character unforgettable.
John Wick
Movies: John Wick franchise
The role of John Wick is the ultimate action achievement in the career of Keanu Reeves, which is certainly unforgettable. The moments that this character has created on-screen are so moving and absolutely edgy that it is one of the most loved, revered characters of all time. Reeves owns the role like it is where he belongs, making this film even more memorable.
Captain Jack Sparrow
Movies: Pirates of the Caribbean franchise
Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow is yet another absolutely unforgettable character of contemporary cinema. It is iconic to see him in all his glory for the first time in “Dead Man’s Chest.” Then on, he delivers a performance that is theatrical and nuanced all at once. He is an important element of the
Hans Landa
Movie: Inglourious Basterds
Inglorious Basterds is a lovable mess of a movie. But the ruler of all that chaos is Christoph Waltz’s ruthless character, Hans Landa. A sociopath who is unhinged and so damn brilliant, the character is hilarious and haunting all at once. This is one of the most iconic on-screen roles an actor can portray and Waltz has outdone himself, etching the character in the minds of film lovers forever.
Batman
Movies: The Batman trilogy
Christian Bale is the ultimate Batman with the ultimate story behind him. Bruce Wayne has been done before by several actors. But Bale perfects the brooding nature of the character in its Dark Knight form. He lands everything right in his performance of this reluctant hero, a character the world loves and needs. Nothing is more memorable than Bale in his Batman attire, setting out to save Gotham! It sure is a character that will live on forever until there are films and filmgoers.
Anton Chigurh
Movie: No Country for Old Men
This is a character that is unforgettable for how terrifying he is. The horror of Anton Chigurh lies in his simplicity. He’s an old-school guy who is willing to decide your fate on a coin toss. There’s no reasoning with him or digging deeper. Javier Bardem has performed the character with such tightness that it is hard to think he is not real.
Dory
Movies: Finding Nemo, Finding Dory
Dory was always the character from “Finding Nemo” that demanded a spinoff. Her mantra of “keep swimming” isn’t much more than just a feel-good dialogue. It speaks to you from a very deep place in the heart. The circumstances and the lovable creation of this character make it iconic and extremely unforgettable. You cannot think of Dory without feeling a slight, happy pinch in your heart.
Gollum
Movies: The Lord of the Rings franchise
There is no character in “The Lord of the Rings” franchise with a more engrossing backstory than Gollum. He represents the horrors the ring is capable of. His lust for it turned him into a monster you can’t help but feel sorry for. He’s everything we don’t want Frodo to become. This character is memorable for all its complexities which we love to sometimes hate.
Regina George
Movie: Mean Girls
On the surface, Regina George is a character we’ve all met before — the popular girl who cares about no one but herself. But the character then loses her masks and becomes so human that it is what makes her so memorable. Rachel McAdams brings forth edginess and vulnerability to the character like none other. This is sure a character that is unforgettable for all the layers it has.
Harry Potter
Movies: Harry Potter franchise
There are several characters from the “Harry Potter” franchise you could put on this list. In the end, it always comes back to Harry, the childhood wizard we’re willing to watch grow to his potential over the course of eight movies. Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry and his journey over the years so relatably well that Potter has become one of pop culture’s undeniable, unforgettable heroes of all times.
