Because you like Walt Disney in Saving Mr. Banks
A poised, stately man-out-of-time, Ichabod Crane typically faces the modern world with wry quip. See them in Sleepy Hollow.
James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.
In his heart, this student rebel is more of a lover than a fighter. See them in Les Miserables.
A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.
Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.
Baloo is a fun-lovin' bear who just needs the bare necessities of life See them in The Jungle Book.
A no-nonsense pro, Agent K has dedicated his whole life to his job. See them in Men in Black.
With those dearest to him dead and no one to trust, Max Rockatansky is a slightly hysterical man alone on the run in a post-apocalyptic world. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.