Heroes or Anti-heroes?
By blademaiden
@blademaiden (734)
Romania
March 3, 2008 12:27pm CST
Recently I noticed that a number of the movies that I really enjoyed watching have an anti-hero as the main character. I think at least subconsciously I feel that anti-heroes may just be more effective and can connect with movie viewers better. Thus I ask this question to all of you: Which is more effective as the main character in your opinion - the hero or the anti-hero?
2 responses
@bochco123 (594)
• United States
3 Mar 08
Well, the anit-hero is definately more interesting then the old-fashioned hero dressed in white. Shades of gray always make a movie more interesing. There is more depth, more themes can be explored, etc. So I guess I would say I prefer the anti-hero more.
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@blademaiden (734)
• Romania
6 Mar 08
I definitely agree with you, but there are quite a few films I enjoyed watching for the good characters and not for the evil ones. Such a film is 'Sin City'.
@bochco123 (594)
• United States
6 Mar 08
Oh, yes. Definately great movies on both sides. Thanks for the intersting discussion.
@beckinsale (35)
• China
4 Mar 08
Heroes or Anti-heroes just what the watchers' viewing.
But lots of people always wish heroes could be successed in any movies.Do you think so?
@blademaiden (734)
• Romania
6 Mar 08
Yeah, I think you're right. People do like more the character who wins over a situation, no matter if it's a good or an evil one. My favourites are Tom Ripley and Jack Sparrow, both anti-heroes.:P
