Because you like Eli in Let the Right One In

Marge Gunderson embodies the very best of the American Midwest. She's kind, friendly, and fiercely honest. See them in Fargo.

Although she's only six, Hushpuppy is a tough girl ready to stand up to terrifying, pre-historic beasts after the storm. See them in Beasts of the Southern Wild.

Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.

Hayley Stark is a sarcastic 14-year-old with an unusual passion. See them in Hard Candy.

Marv is a brutish but principled thug who'd be right at home on an ancient battlefield. See them in Sin City.

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille may have a phenomenal sense of smell, but he has a weak sense of morality. See them in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.

Roger Kint is a nervous, weak, ham-handed criminal. We think. See them in The Usual Suspects.

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.

Charismatic, sociopathic, and dramatic, Charlie Bronson wants nothing more than to be famous. See them in Bronson.

Omar Little is a pretty chill guy, as long as you can forgive the stealing and killing people. See them in The Wire.

Brandon Teena is an adventurous young man with the courage to be himself. See them in Boys Don't Cry.

Yes, she's an "older" woman, but that just makes Mrs. Robinson sexier and more seductive. See them in The Graduate.