Because you like Satine in Moulin Rouge

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.

Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.

A premier member of the leather cat-suit club, Selene can chill you with a stony look, or ice you with her ninja moves. See them in Underworld.

Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.

Xena's a warrior on a redemptive quest who excels in extreme sports and uses a whip to block axes in mid-air. See them in Xena Warrior Princess.

Running away from murderous aliens has turned into an interstellar chase for Jupiter Jones. See them in Jupiter Ascending.

Underneath her brassy, sarcastic exterior, Olive Penderghast is more sensitive than she pretends to be. See them in Easy A.

Kathy is a natural caretaker who strives to find hope in even the darkest of times. See them in Never Let Me Go.

Aldous Snow is a rock star who plays hard and parties harder. See them in Get Him to the Greek.

A jealous woman is dangerous. A jealous assassin woman like Elle Driver is even more so. See them in Kill Bill vol. 1.

If this slick ad man doesn't like the conversation, he changes it—while drinking and smoking. See them in Mad Men.

Juno MacGuff is hoping sarcasm will get her through the stress of teenage life. And also, teenage pregnancy. See them in Juno.