Because you like Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.

The black sheep of his family, Rhett Butler grew up to have charm and to see things as they are. He just doesn't give a damn anymore. See them in Gone with the Wind.

An upbeat, fun-loving teen, Sora would do anything for his friends. See them in Kingdom Hearts.

A Silurian lizard woman, Madame Vastra has a penchant for puzzles and interspecies romance. See them in Doctor Who.

A charming acapella performer, Jesse Swanson perfectly blends being nerdy with being cool. See them in Pitch Perfect.

Once described as a "beautiful, tropical fish," Ann Perkins exudes warmth, and unlike most of her friends she also has common sense. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Patrick Verona is a bad boy who's after a tough girl. See them in 10 Things I Hate About You.

Vanellope von Schweetz is princess of the Sugar Rush game who could care less about being royal. See them in Wreck it Ralph.

Cyclops shoots lasers out of his eyes, destroying anything in his line of sight. See them in X-Men Series.

Curving free kicks and crosses is tough, but keeping her soccer passion from her disapproving family is way tougher for Jess. See them in Bend It Like Beckham.

Alex Russo desperately wants to keep her magic – after all, things are so much easier when you can just wave a wand. See them in Wizards of Waverly Place.

Jessica Rabbit isn't bad. She's just drawn that way. See them in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.