Sunday, April
24, 2011
BEST MOVIE
CHARACTERS, PERFORMANCES and ROLES part 1 by: Jhim Peter Parañal
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Movie
characters range from flat and round; to dynamic and static. Similarly to
novels and stories, either villain or protagonist; characters give color and
life to a film.
Performances,
on the other hand, depend on the actors’ interpretation and technique to gain
sympathy or to stir up hatred to every audience.
Here are some
of the powerful and moving performances, alongside remarkable characters, that
should not be missed:
George Bailey
[James Stewart, It's a Wonderful life (1946)]
He is a prime
example of Everyman. He brilliantly depicted the human nature from resentments,
regrets, imperfections, disappointments to realization of life's beauty.
Scarlett O'
Hara [Vivien Leigh, Gone with the Wind (1939)]
"As God
is my witness, I'll never be hungry again." This Southern heroine
surpassed the turbulent Civil War as her beauty didn't fade. An archetype of
rags - to - riches - to - rags - to - riches and round character.
Forrest Gump
[Tom Hanks, Forrest Gump (1994)]
"Life is
like a box of chocolate you'll never know what you're going to get." This
larger than life character albeit suffers from his disability brings hope and
inspiration to every people he meets.
Andrew
"Andy" Dufresne [Tim Robbins, The Shawshank Redemption (1994)]
The
indomitable prisoner - banker convicted of a murder he didn't commit. He proved
that he's more than a blessing in a hopeless jail. A living testimony to all
that justice prevails in an impossible situation.
Oskar
Schindler [Liam Neeson, Schindler's List (1993)]
The wise
businessman who finds unexpected humanity within himself during a desperate
effort to save thousands of Jews and so wins the heart of every people he had
helped.
Andrew
Beckett [Tom Hanks, Philadelphia (1993)]
Gay lawyer
who got infected with AIDS and fired from his job due to his sexual preference
and disease. He fought back with the help of a homophobic - emergency - lawyer
through a historical lawsuit.
Don Vito
Corleone [Marlon Brando, The Godfather (1972)]
"I'm
going to make him an offer that he can't refuse." The godfather - of - all
- godfather. He willingly reassures that he can help if you're in trouble.
Johnny
"Joe" Miller [Denzel Washington, Philadelphia (1993)]
The
homophobic lawyer who accepts his gay client case and come to victorious turn
for himself as he and his client fights back a major law firm.
Travis Bickle
[Robert De Niro, Taxi Driver (1976)]
"You
talkin' to me" speech surely was improvised well by this misunderstood
cool guy. A sociopath, unexpectedly sensitive man and quiet observer of a
putrid society.
Holly
Golightly [Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tifanny's (1961)]
She promises
herself that she will only marry a rich man but falls in love deeply to a
writer. This world weary call girl owns a nameless cat and serenades audience
with her rendition of "Moon River" and became iconic for her little
black dress.
Richard
"Rick" Blaine [Humphrey Bogart, Casablanca (1943)]
Emotional,
classic man of the 40's and uttered unforgettable lines such as "of all
the gin joints, of all the towns in the world, she walks into mine",
"Louis, I think this is the beginning of our beautiful friendship",
"We always have Paris" and "Here's looking at you kid".
Clarice
Starling [Jodie Foster, Silence of the Lambs (1991)]
Beautiful,
strong woman that hides her innermost weaknesses until she meets Hannibal
Lecter as an assignment. The latter develops a sort of mad fascination towards
her after brief conversations.
Elle Woods
[Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde (2001)]
If blondes
were stereotyped as bimbo, this lady will change your mind.
Hannibal
Lecter [Anthony Hopkins, Silence of the Lambs (1991)]
"A
census taker once tried and tested me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and
nice chianti". A warning he made to Clarice Starling that not only terrorized
her but also the moviegoers even at his short appearance on screen.
Tootsie/Michael
Dorsey [Dustin Hoffman, Tootsie (1982)]
When a
difficult - to - work - with - actor desperately needs a job after he got
fired, all he needs to do is to cross dress and pretends to be a loveable
woman.
Jack Sparrow
[Johnny Depp, Pirates of the Caribbean series (2003-2011)]
Multi -
faceted swashbuckler captivated audience through his comic antics and weird get
- up.
Edward
Scissorhands [Johnny Depp, Edward Scissorhands (1990)]
In the
tradition of Frankenstein, this extraordinary teenage invented machine tries to
make a connection to other people despite his scissor hands.
William
Wallace [Mel Gibson, Braveheart (1995)] - Warrior, leader and lover. Eccentric
hero who definitely fights for his glory, honor, love and country.
Sam Dawson
[Sean Penn, I am Sam (2001)]
Love is all
you need. Even though suffering from mental inadequacy, he guarantees paternal
responsibility and loyal fanaticism for The Beatles.
Mary Hatch Bailey
[Donna Reed, It's A Wonderful Life (1946)]
An adorable
woman exemplar of unquestioning love to an unsatisfied husband. She never gives
up her faith; hope and love as her husband soon realize how wonderful life is.
Benjamin
Braddock [Dustin Hoffman, The Graduate (1967)]
"Mrs.
Robinson, you're trying to seduce me, aren't you". This naive and innocent
middle class young man portrayed frustrations and inexperience that led him to
an adulterous affair. Later on, he's not aware that having a liaison with a cougar
have serious consequences.
Mrs. Robinson
[Anne Bancroft, The Graduate (1967)]
Iconic
suburban middle - aged housewife discontented to show her sexual prowess to her
husband and absolutely bored with her middle - class life. She found a prey to
Dustin Hoffman's curiosity and led them both to a classic representation of May
- December affair.
Josh Baskins
[Tom Hanks, Big (1988)] - Never wish to grow older because it might lead to
disaster and funny moments.
Margo
Channing [Bette Davis, All About Eve (1950)]
"Fasten
your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night". Vain, paranoid, aging
diva who didn't expect her number one fan could be a threat for her career.
Rhett Butler
[Clark Gable, Gone with the Wind (1939)]
Dashing man
with a reckless reputation who bravely enough to say, "Frankly my dear, I
don't give a damn."
Oda Mae Brown
[Whoopi Goldberg, Ghost (1990)]
Fake fortune
teller visited by Patrick Swayze's ghost to warn his wife (Demi Moore) about a
possible danger.
Ellen Ripley
[Sigourney Weaver, Alien series (1979 - 1997)]
The sexiest
creature ever invented in cinema. If the guys failed with their mission, don't
worry, she can fight the monstrous alien daringly enough.
Atticus Finch
[Gregory Peck, To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)]
The father
figure every father should be considered as a role model. He's a widower,
doting father and dutiful attorney. In the town he resides in, defending an accused
African American for an allegedly rape case is not an easy task.
Sister
Luke/Gabrielle [Audrey Hepburn, The Nun's Story (1959)]
This radiant,
charming lady dreams to become a nurse. She decided to enter the convent as her
first step to serve others. She later finds out the unspeakable desolation of
her duty.
C. S. Lewis
[Anthony Hopkins, Shadowlands (1993)]
Many of us
didn't know that the life of the bestselling author of "The Chronicles of
Narnia" series had a wonderful story to tell.
Joy Gresham
[Debra Winger, Shadowlands (1993)]
After the
demise of her character in tearjerker "Terms of Endearment" (1983),
comes her performance as an ill - fated, unconventional poetess who changed the
life of the world - renowned author C. S. Lewis.
Randle
McMurphy [Jack Nicholson, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)]
What makes a
mentally - adequate guy decides to enter an asylum to endure an immeasurable
madness of an institution coping with a manipulative Nurse Ratched?
Nurse Ratched
[Louise Fletcher, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
Manipulative,
bossy and monstrous. How could a person suffering from mental imbalance stand
this nurse from hell?
Enrico
"Ratso" Rizzo [Dustin Hoffman, Midnight Cowboy (1969)]
Dustin
Hoffman surely showcased the method acting in this performance as a tubercular
hustler. As his famous line, "I'm walkin' here, I'm walkin' here",
crawled in every audience and critics who had seen the film.
Howard Beale
[Peter Finch, Network (1976)]
"I'm as
mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore". One of the most
popular deranged characters in cinema that parallels the craziness of media
hype and society dictating its morale
Fergus/Jimmy
[Stephen Rea, The Crying Game (1992)]
Naive and
innocent man volunteered as an IRA rebel and surprised by a gender - bender
encounter.
Dil [Jaye
Davidson, The Crying Game (1992)]
First, this
role was believed that no one can portray it. Until, they find an equally
equipped man that proved the production wrong.
Severine
[Catherine Deneuve, Belle De Jour (1967)]
Curiosity
kills the cat as they said. This beautiful, ethereal woman is haunted by her sexual
dreams. She curiously enters a brothel one afternoon and discovers pleasure
through masochism. Not considering the good life and husband she has.
Gloria
Swenson [Gena Rowlands, Gloria (1980)]
You don't
need to be Angelina Jolie. You also don't need to be younger just to prove your
agility. You don't need to check your body if you're sexy enough and you don't
need to prepare for steamy love scenes. Before Helen Mirren in Red, here's the
world - hardened woman who proved that being a streetwise surpassed all the
mentioned qualities to become a female action star.
Marge
Gunderson [Frances MacDormand, Fargo (1996)]
Of all the
cinematic female character, she's the only lady police officer that embodies
credibility and integrity with wit and humor. She's also an endearing wife and
responsible chief. She's dedicated to a case assigned to her despite her
pregnancy and cold climate.
Wilma
"Deanie" Loomis [Natalie Wood, Splendor in the Grass (1961)]
Cinematic
assurance that the girl who is down on romance and almost worship the guy she
loves is most likely to have a nervous breakdown.
Mabel
Longhetti [Gena Rowlands, A Woman Under the Influence (1974)]
Hard - to -
please housewife who had a nervous breakdown due to circumstances.
Catherine
Trammell [Sharon Stone, Basic Instinct (1992)]
One of the
modern femme fatales of the 90's. This sexy gal seduces her audience by
crossing her legs alternately then kills her target victims.
Cady [Lindsay
Lohan, Mean Girls (2004)]
A lesson to
everyone that you must be satisfied with your unusual but real friends than
join and please pretentious popular school girls. Usually happens in teen
movie.
Thelma [Geena
Davis, Thelma and Louise (1991)] and Louise [Susan Sarandon, Thelma and Louise
(1991)]
These gals
set the modern feminists films.
Joker [Heath
Ledger, The Dark Knight (2008)]
Anarchist,
creepy and mastermind of evil tactics and tricks.
Tom Hanson
[Joseph Gordon - Levitt, 500 Days of Summer (2009)]
"It's
these cards and movies and pop songs they are blame for lies and heartaches,
everything. We're responsible, I'm responsible, I think we do a bad thing here.
People should be able to say how they feel, how they really feel, not, you
know, some words strangers put in their mouths, words like love that don't mean
anything," said by this his emotional man truly felt the anguish his heart
said.
Summer [Zooey
Deschanel, 500 Days of Summer (2009)]
Annie Hall
sure didn't know that she had a successor just exclude her drug addiction.
Alvy Singer
[Woody Allen, Annie Hall (1977)]
If Woody
Allen will create his memoir, this is a slice of his life that can't be ignored
because most of his movie characters are drawn by his own image - neurotic.
Roberta
Guaspari [Meryl Streep, Music of the Heart (1999)]
If you want
to see Meryl Streep in an inspirational movie, watch this!
Davis [Steve
Sandvoss, Latter Days (2003)]
This
missionary Mormon guy got confused about his sexuality and didn't agree with
religious facade.
Dolzura
Cortez [Vilma Santos, Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story (1993)
{International title: Because I Love You}]
The first
Filipina who admitted she had AIDS. This woman proved enough that her disease
was not a hindrance to show the humane value of life.
Elsa [Nora
Aunor, Himala (1982) {International title: Miracle}]
Philippine
cinema's sui generis of a woman who claimed that she saw the Virgin Mary and
brought a small town to an instant newsmaker.
Alex Forrest
[Glenn Close, Fatal Attraction (1987)]
First, it was
just a one - night stand with this libidinous female editor - in - chief. Then,
it scares many men not to involve in an adulterous liaison. A lesson to all men
that sexual encounter with an obsessed lady is not right.
Carrie [Sissy
Spacek, Carrie (1976)]
She's the
misfit teenage woman who didn't know her telekenetic ability and soon created a
vengeful attack to her opponent and delusional devout mother (Piper Laurie).
Chuck Noland
[Tom Hanks, Cast Away (2000)]
Fed Ex cargo
delivery boy stranded in an island for three years because of plane wreckage and
depended on a ball he considered as friend and determined to get off the
island.
Phil [Bill
Murray, Groundhog Day (1993)]
Dissatisfied
weather TV reporter who realized that a particular moment in his life was
repeated until he learned to appreciate life.
Lee [Maggie
Gyllenhaal, Secretary (2002)]
A masochist
who met her match - her sadist boss lawyer Mr. Grey (James Spader).
Christopher
McCandless [Emile Hirsch, Into the Wild (2007)]
Well -
educated young adult who left his wealthy lifestyle to seek the greatest quest
in his life.
Annie Wilkes
[Kathy Bates, Misery (1990)]
Another nurse
from hell. Maybe she's nurse Ratched's best friend. She's a number one fan of a
famous author. She saved his life, took care of him however when she found out
that her favorite character died because of her favorite author’s decision
everything changed.
Norman Bates
[Anthony Perkins, Psycho (1960)]
"A boy's
best friend is his mother." Oedipal complex, insane motel owner and
infamous shower scene. This guy scares a lot of people in his time with his
voyeurism and secretive motive - to kill.
Johnny Cash
[Joaquin Phoenix, Walk the Line (2006)]
Rags - to -
riches, resentment and redemption. This real life famous singer rendered the
quintessence of life - forgiveness and love.
Maximo
Oliveros [Nathan Lopez, Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2005)
{International title: Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros}]
This sweet,
innocent, coming - of - age gay grew from the slum area and surrounded with his
supportive but criminal family. He experienced discrimination, fell in love
with an attractive policeman and witnessed injustices in his colorful teenage
years.
Jose Rizal
[Cesar Montano, Jose Rizal (1998)]
This real
life patriotic man has his own struggles while keeping his faith to wake up a
nation under foreign colonialism.
Nympha [Gina
Pareño, Working Girls (1984)]
Before the
Hollywood Working Girl (1988) and Working Girls (1986), comes this woman from
Philippine celluloid selling fake jewelries to the array of 80's modern
Filipina women and keeps on her mission to get the man she wants. She learned
to speak English and Spanish to impress the man she pursues. She gets even by
telling him a lie that she's pregnant.
Ina [Ai - Ai
Delas Alas, Ang Tanging Ina (2003)]
It's not easy
to raise 12 children especially with different personalities and three
different fathers. This widow makes a great effort on motherhood in both
humorous and melodramatic ways.
Kimmy/Dora
[Eugene Domingo, Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme (2009)]
This dual
characterization marks a new comedy trend in Philippine mainstream independent
cinema.
Suzanne
[Carmi Martin, Working Girls (1984)]
"Sabel,
this must be love!" She obviously epitomized sexytary physique as another
standard for career woman.
Jay [Baron
Geisler, Jay (2008)]
Scheming gay
documentary producer on the story behind the murder of a gay teacher with his
name sake.
Danny [Daniel
Fernando, Scorpio Nights (1985)]
Philippine
cinema's answer to voyeurism. It's not the Rear Window type. He secretly peeps
to a couple's coitus. He also becomes the paramour of the horny wife that leads
them to a tragic denouement.
Sgt. Diosdado
Carandang [Vic Silayan, Kisapmata (1981) {International title: In just the wink
of an eye}]
A mentally
disturbed, domineering father who has an incestuous relationship with his
daughter Mila (Charo Santos).
Jesus [Bruce
Marchiano, The Encounter (2010)]
A modern -
day portrayal of our Lord Jesus Christ meeting five people in different walks
of life and giving them a last chance to choose Him (life) or death.
Eric Lidell
[Ian Charleson, Chariots of Fire (1981)]
Definitely,
perfect prototype of an endearing and inspiring runner who's also a missionary.
Mohandas
Gandhi [Ben Kingsley, Gandhi (1982)]
He's a young
Indian lawyer who is awakened by social injustice and became a leader and role
model for his country. Furthermore, he's also an inspiration to passive
resistance advocacy.
Ben - Hur
[Charlton Heston, Ben - Hur (1959)]
Fictional
daring character who accepted the challenge of chariot race from his former
best friend turned arch enemy and later transformed when he met Jesus.
T. E.
Lawrence [Peter O' Toole, Lawrence of Arabia (1962)]
He's a multi
- faceted and messianic leader who taught Arabs to fight for their right and
instantly became their hero.
Paul
Rusesabagina [Don Cheadle, Hotel Rwanda (2004)]
Oskar
Schindler has a successor without his knowledge though it's in Kigali.
David
Helfgott [Geoffrey Rush, Shine (1996)]
World -
renowned pianist with a painful childhood memories and a devastating nervous
breakdown.
Tina Turner
[Angela Basset, What's Love Got to do with it? (1993)]
Who would
have thought this singer - performer became a victim of domestic violence? She
finds freedom as she fights for her life.
King George
VI [Colin Firth, The King's Speech (2010)]
Royalty never
revealed a member who had dyslexia. His courage made him overcame his fear as
he's guided by his Speech Therapist (Geoffrey Rush) and his loving wife the
Queen (Helena Bonham - Carter).
Norma Desmond
[Gloria Swanson, Sunset Blvd. (1950)]
"I am
big. It's the picture that got small.", "All right Mr. Demille, I'm
ready for my close - up." said by this delusional, monomaniac and fading
silent diva. At least, she requested for her close - up.
Petra
[Roderick Paulate, Petrang Kabayo (1988)]
Sure, he
knocked off laughs by swinging his hips and tail as he metamorphosed into a
funny creature.
George
Falconer [Colin Firth, A Single Man (2009)]
It's really
hard to move on for this gay professor because he wasn't welcome to his lover's
funeral. So, the answer for his melancholia - plan his own strategy for
suicide. As he met a student who really cares for him, it's too late to realize
that life is beautiful.
Jacqueline Du
Pre [Emily Watson, Hilary and Jackie (1998)]
She's a world
- renowned pianist who suffered from multiple sclerosis and unpleasant sexual
behavior until she asked her sister to borrow her husband which ended up to
sibling resentment.
Hilary Du Pre
[Rachel Griffiths, Hilary and Jackie (1998)]
She's a
humbled flutist who chose the run - on - the - mill life than pursue her dreams
until one day her sister longed for attention and love of her husband. For her
sister's stake, she allowed her sister to have an affair with her husband.
Sophie
Zawistowski [Meryl Streep, Sophie's Choice (1982)]
A mysterious
woman who endured a traumatic past. This remarkable performance made a new
standard in bravura acting matched with excellence in craft of mastering an
accent.
Angeli
[Maricel Soriano, Pinulot ka lang sa Lupa (1987)] {International title: Picked
up from the Earth}]
Adopted by a
rich patriarch. Everything is perfect until another girl - Santina (Lorna
Tolentino) came to the house. She blamed her for not getting enough attention
from daddy as well as to her brother so she's going to screw up this lowlife
girl and fabricate one night stand to her beloved. She understands and learns
to forgive as she becomes aware of Santina's kindness and illness.
Lily Dillon
[Anjelica Huston, The Grifters (1990)]
Aging hustler
who seduced and killed her son (John Cusack).
Freddy Kruger
[Robert Englund, Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)]
You don't
want to sleep after watching this unforgettable monstrous villain who can kill
you through nightmares and horrible look.
Erika Kuhut
[Isabelle Huppert, The Piano Teacher (2001)]
She is known
for her expertise in her field. However, she's a porn fan, horny and masochist
on the side. Moreover, she indulges in voyeurism. Her mental instability is a
hindrance to connect with her student - lover (Benoit Magimel).
Lavinia
Arguelles [Cherie Gil, Bituing Walang Ningning (1985)]
"You're
nothing but a second rate, trying hard, copycat!" This sophisticated,
sexy, beautiful yet bad girl sets a new standard for female Filipina villainous
character.
Kano [Cherie
Gil, Manila By Night/City After Dark (1980)]
A lesbian
drug pusher who pursues a blind masseuse (Rio Locsin).
Eileen
Wurnous [Charlize Theron, Monster (2003)]
Real - life
prostitute who fell in love with an innocent lesbian (Christina Ricci) and became
a serial killer when she was traumatized by a customer who brutally raped her.
Brandon Teena
[Hilary Swank, Boys Don't Cry (1999)]
She had an
identity crisis. She also joined a gritty youth lifestyle but fell in love with
an adventurous lady Lana (Chloe Sevigny). She ended up beaten, raped and
murdered by her male peers.
Martha Dobie
[Shirley MacLaine, The Children's Hour (1961)]
Well, the
tearjerker Terms of Endearment sure made her viewers cheer and cry. Before
that, she's a school headmistress who veils her feelings to her co -
headmistress (Audrey Hepburn).
Kuala [Lolita
Rodriguez, Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974) {International title: Weighed but
found Wanting}]
Misunderstood
woman who turned out insane and became a wake – up call to a decadent society.
Karen
[Michelle Aldana, Segurista (1996) {International title: Dead Sure/The
Insurance Agent}]
Insurance
agent by day, Guest Relation Officer (GRO) by night. In a desperate situation
and aftermath of a historical eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, a mother will do
anything for the sake of her family's future.
Val [Tonton
Gutierrez, Saan Nagtatago ang Pag - Ibig (1988)]
He's the
reason Vilma Santos uttered her memorable line, "Si Val, si Val, si Val.
Lagi na lang si Val. Si Val na walang malay. Anong kasalanan ng walang malay na
si Val?"
Antonius
Block [Max Von Sydow, The Seventh Seal (1957)
This squire
questioned his faith during the course of Black Plague and the crusade. When
death wanted to take him, he dared the Grim Reaper to play chess with him.
Turing
[Phillip Salvador, Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (1985) {International title: My
Country: Gripping the Knife's Edge}]
Before the
world shaking Manila bus hostage - drama crisis held, he's the fictional
character who made the same way as he was pushed to do it out of poverty.
Mr. Navorsky
[Tom Hanks, The Terminal (2005)]
Yeah, he can
wait! He really can wait! His philosophy makes us realize that patient is a
virtue. Be patient in waiting for your right time and right opportunity.
Dr. Hooper
[Richard Dreyfuss, Jaws (1975)]
He's the cool
oceanographer chasing one of the deadliest creatures in the sea.
Chief Martin
Brody [Roy Scheider, Jaws (1975)]
"We
gonna need a bigger boat" said by this caring chief police officer on the
case and hunt for a huge shark.
Quint [Robert
Shaw, Jaws (1975)]
He's the
counterpart of Moby Dick's Captain Ahab in modern context.
Satine
[Nicole Kidman, Moulin Rouge! (2001)]
Beautiful,
sexy, seductive and poetic courtesan who's the inspiration of a struggling
writer to write a memorable quote, "The greatest you'll ever learn is to
love and be loved in return."
Christian
[Ewan McGregor, Moulin Rouge! (2001)]
Bohemian
struggling writer who fell in love with the ill - fated courtesan. Poetic isn't
it? What a tragic love story.
Gilbert Grape
[Johnny Depp, What's Eating Gilbert Grape? (1994)]
Who would
have thought Johnny Depp portrayed a self - sacrificing and martyr son of a
dysfunctional family?
Catherine
[Jeanne Moreau, Jules and Jim (1962)]
Impulsive,
unpredictable, horny, frantic lady who managed to make two male best friends
fall for her and agreed to live in a menage - a - trois.
Rosita
Monteverde [Lorna Tolentino, Maging Akin Ka Lamang (1987) {International title:
If Only You Could Be Mine}]
She's
beautiful, conceited, possessive, egotistical heiress who didn't get the love
and attention of the man she loves even if she can do everything for him. So,
she steals his son by manipulating an ambitious doctor.
Homer [Ricky
Davao, Saranggola (1999) {International title: The Kite}]
He's a
responsible police and role model to his son. However, everything changed as he
shot an innocent boy while flying a kite in his roof.
Maia Robles
[Dina Bonnevie, Sa Kabila ng Lahat (1991)]
Ambitious
reporter who's also a politician's mistress.
Rose
"Rosie" Sayer [Katharine Hepburn, The African Queen (1951)]
"I never
dreamed of any mere physical experience could be so stimulating!" this
prim Methodist missionary said as she joined forces with an alcoholic, ne'er -
do - well ship captain Charlie Allnut (Humphrey Bogart) to avenge her brother's
death caused by invaders.
Truman
Burbank [Jim Carrey, The Truman Show (1998)]
He's a
commoner unaware that his life including his actions and experiences was a
subject of a reality show.
Peter/Joshua/Adam/Brian
[Cary Grant, Charade (1963)]
A man with
multiple names. You can't distinguish this man whether he's a friend or an
enemy because he's hiding something.
Young adult
Toto [Marco Leonardi, Cinema Paradiso (1989)]
Irresistible
reel man protege cinema lover.
Frank
Abagnale, Jr. [Leonardo Di Caprio, Catch Me If You Can (2002)]
Con - artist
notorious for different techniques and strategies.
Tong [Mario
Maurer, The Love of Siam (2007)]
Male tween courageous
to deal with his sexual identity crisis, in search of a lost sister, shows love
for his family and faces his hidden feelings for his childhood chum.
Karen
Silkwood [Meryl Streep, Silkwood (1983)]
She's a blue
- collar woman who finds her own defeat as she revealed the secrets of a
nuclear meltdown.
Lisa Carol
Fremont [Grace Kelly, Rear Window (1954)]
She's pretty,
sexy and sophisticated. In a Hitchcock's classic, no one had ever put someone
in the edge of their seat as she helped her crippled fiancé (James Stewart) to
prove the crime her boyfriend had witnessed.
Peping [Coco
Martin, Kinatay (2009)]
Criminology
student whose quiet desperation leads him to enter an underground crime and
result in guilt he must carry forever.
Jane Craig
[Holly Hunter, Broadcast News (1987)]
Perfectly
embodied the characteristics of a contemporary working girl. She's smart,
dedicated, practical and last but not the least - neurotic.
Willie Miller
[Patrick Fugit, Almost Famous (2000)]
Innocent
ambitious young man exposed in the rock music industry as his sort of sources
in writing an article.
Elaine Miller
[Frances McDormand, Almost Famous (2000)]
Usually, the
kind of woman considered paranoid and conservative. Nevertheless, she's a
misunderstood mom but her true nature is charming and protective. A role model
for every mother.
Penny Lane
[Kate Hudson, Almost Famous (2000)]
Beautiful,
inspiring and enchanting avid fan of a rock music band.
Stephen Glass
[Hayden Christensen, Shattered Glass (2003)]
Shrewd and
incredible journalist whose lies bring him to his own defeat.
Chuck Lane
[Peter Sarsgaard, Shattered Glass (2003)]
Quiet, calm
and reliable boss of Stephen Glass who discovered his fabricated stories.
Blanche
DuBois [Vivien Leigh, A Streetcar named Desire (1951)]
"I've
always depended on the kindness of strangers." said by this vain,
neurotic, delusional, helpless and fading Southern beauty whose madness got the
nerves of her brother - in - law Stanley.
Stanley
Kowalski [Marlon Brando, A Streetcar named Desire (1951)]
Brutal,
relentless and vicious brother - in - law of Blanche annoyed to her demands.
Wendy Savage
[Laura Linney, The Savages (2007)]
Hopeless and
delusional playwright who pleases her father so much even if he’s the cause of
her inner turmoil. She later learns to forgive and forget.
Jon Savage
[Phillip Seymour Hoffman, The Savages (2007)]
Ne'er - do -
well writer reunited with her sister to take care of their ailing father even
if he had an emotional baggage.
J. J.
"Jake" Gites [Jack Nicholson, Chinatown (1974)]
Detective
with a shrewd reputation who fell the trap of a beautiful, suspicious lady and
a corrupted society.
Evelyn
Mulwray [Faye Dunaway, Chinatown (1974)]
An elegant
lady with a sordid past and an archetype of an honest liar.
Mr. James
Stevens [Anthony Hopkins, The Remains of the Day (1993)]
Sexually -
repressed butler who's torn between his duties and political principles.
Ms. Sally
Kenton [Emma Thompson, The Remains of the Day (1993)]
This single
lady housekeeper makes Mr. Steven's life wonderful and she also admires him
secretly. Sadly, he always ignores her and refused to speak his feelings for
her.
Rosa [Rosanna
Roces, La Vida Rosa (2001)]
Modern femme
fatale of Philippine cinema. She's sexy, scheming, strong and master of her
game capable to defend her love - ones up to the end of her life.
Tessie [Zsa
Zsa Padilla, Batang PX (1997)]
She's a
determined and unconventional mother of a Phil - Am boy (Patrick Garcia) who
doesn't follow society's standard and only wants to become a good mother for
her son.
Lelaina
Pierce [Winona Ryder, Reality Bites (1994)]
Desperate,
unsatisfied, valedictorian of her class lady who was fired from her job to face
and to learn the harsh reality of life. Reality really bites.
Lloyd Dobler
[John Cusack, Say Anything... (1989)
Emotional,
romantic, chick - flick - boom - box "In Your Eyes" - icon.
Cher [Alicia
Silverstone, Clueless (1995)]
Fashion
savvy, naive elite girl soon discovered her inner femininity and really turned
into a woman when she realized that she's falling in love with her former step
brother (Paul Rudd).
Elinor
Dashwood [Emma Thompson, Sense and Sensibility (1995)]
Prime
prototype of endearing martyr created by Austen.
Marianne
Dashwood [Kate Winslet, Sense and Sensibility (1995)]
Elinor's
sister hopeful for her suitor's pledge until she discovered he's not true to
his words.
Truman Capote
[Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Capote (2005)]
He's an
eccentric, outspoken homosexual author who had hidden intimacy with the subject
of his work.
Rachel Lapp
[Kelly McGillis, Witness (1985)]
She valued
most and maintained her Amish traditions and beliefs even if it's challenged
because his son witnessed a murder so he lets a detective protect their lives
only to relive her longing for a romantic love.
Wife [Irma
Adlawan, Sa North Diversion Road (2005)]
Colorful,
witty, multi - dimensional wife whose non - linear stories focus on the
confrontation to her philandering husband.
Raymond
Babbitt [Dustin Hoffman, Rain Man (1988)]
Autistic
savant with an immeasurable intelligence
Charlie
Babbitt [Tom Cruise, Rain Man (1988)]
This greedy,
young, good - looking man never thought that his imaginary friend would be his
long lost brother. At first, they didn't get along well and he's impatient
dealing with his brother's behavior. Then, his older brother taught him to love.
William
Wilberforce [Ioan Gruffurd, Amazing Grace (2006)]
This wealthy
man got inspired by the song Amazing Grace and its composer John Newton so he
fearlessly supports human rights and equality during his time
Rancho/Chhote/Phunsukh
Wangdu [Aamir Khan, 3 Idiots (2009)]
One of the
most brilliant, good - looking, charming, emotional, loving, sincere and
mysterious male character of Bollywood cinema.
Billy Elliot
[Jamie Bell, Billy Elliot (2000)]
Frustrated
tween who didn't get support and encouragement from his machismo father and
brother for his passion to be a ballet dancer until he proved them right.
Mrs.
Wilkinson [Julie Walters, Billy Elliot (2000)]
Extroverted
and bossy ballet mentor of Billy Elliot.
Adela Quested
[Judy Davis, A Passage to India (1984)]
This lady is
full of mystery whether exposed to the British - Indo colony or befriended the
most respected man in India. She didn't care if her virginal hysteria would
harm the latter's reputation.
Suzzane Vale
[Meryl Streep, Postcards from the Edge (1990)]
Jaded actress
who struggled with her drug addiction, dealt with her overbearing mother and
endured the criticism of her colleagues because of her behavior and physical
appearance on set.