Because you like Matt Hooper in Jaws

James T. Kirk is more than ready to face the final frontier. See them in Star Trek.

V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.

Chewbacca is a loyal co-pilot who won't hesitate to rip your arm off. See them in Star Wars Series.

A dedicated hedonist, Jack Harkness appreciates raunchy stories, stiff drinks, and excellent bottoms. See them in Doctor Who.

Suzy Bishop is only 12, but her withering stare and withdrawn personality are enough to make anyone wilt. See them in Moonrise Kingdom.

Even with the world on the line, Bayonetta is an Umbra Witch who maintains a biting sense of humor. See them in Bayonetta.

R2-D2 has been in the galaxy saving business for decades. Not bad for somebody whose vocabulary is limited to "beep-boop." See them in Star Wars Series.

An opportunistic fugitive-turned-bounty-hunter, Faye Valentine uses both grit and her good looks to get ahead. See them in Cowboy Bebop.

Empathetic Nausicaa embraces all forms of life, even those that might scare other people. See them in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.

Hans Landa doesn't seem to have issues with Jews, but he hunts them because he's determined to do his job well. See them in Inglourious Basterds.

In his transformation from hardened convict to moral paragon, Jean Valjean is the kind of man we should all aspire to be. See them in Les Miserables.