Because you like George Bailey in It's A Wonderful Life
Riggan Thomson is a washed-up movie star running from his inner demons. Alas those inner demons look just like the superhero he used to play. See them in Birdman.
Velma Dinkley is all about getting results, not taking credit. She is the unsung hero of Mystery Inc. See them in Scooby-Doo.
A charming acapella performer, Jesse Swanson perfectly blends being nerdy with being cool. See them in Pitch Perfect.
Will Turner is an earnest, lovelorn blacksmith's assistant with an adventurous spirit. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.
John Wick is a widowed former Navy Seal who becomes a notoriously effective hitman, killing over 124 people with gunshots alone. See them in John Wick.
Whether it's a fire or a pit of lions, there's almost no predicament that Violet Baudelaire can't get her and her siblings out of. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Although she is underestimated, Lagertha never fails to prove her worth as both a warrior and a mother. See them in Vikings.
Violet Parr is an angsty teen would love to become even more invisible than her superpowers allow. See them in The Incredibles.
Carol Aird is driven to fight to make her life better, regardless the consequences. See them in Carol.
A brilliant graduate student in Italy for "research," Oliver has other things on his mind: flirting, swimming, and dancing. See them in Call Me by Your Name.
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.
