Because you like Charles Foster Kane in Citizen Kane
Kilgrave is a domineering, abusive boyfriend. Then, add in the power of mind control. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Crono may not talk, but this time-traveling hero's heart speaks volumes. See them in Chrono Trigger.
Peter Venkman's "research" projects are designed to get undergraduate students to sleep with him. Though it turns out he can bust ghosts. See them in Ghostbusters.
An adventurous dreamer, George Bailey always winds up putting other people's dreams first. See them in It's A Wonderful Life.
Marlin navigates through shark-infested waters, angry anglerfish, a jellyfish bloom and hungry whales to search for his son. See them in Finding Nemo.
Khan Noonien Singh is super strong, super smart, and out for revenge. He always seems to be two steps ahead of his enemies. See them in Star Trek Into Darkness.
Beware! Anton Chigurh carries a coin with him, which he forces his victims to flip to decide whether they will live or die. See them in No Country for Old Men.
This lab mouse has one thing on his huge brain: trying to take over the world on a nightly basis. See them in Pinky and the Brain.
Samantha Jones is a try-sexual who'll try anything once. See them in Sex and the City.
Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.
Playing his cards close to his vest, J. Daniel Atlas believes the closer you look, the less you see. See them in Now You See Me.
Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.