Because you like Edmond Dantes in The Count of Monte Cristo

Gotham's unhinged Clown Princess of Crime will call you puddin', then punch you in the face. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Quirky and wildly imaginative, Amelie finds joy in the unnoticed things in life and aspires to bring happiness to all. See them in Amelie.

Leonidas is not the kind of king who merely gives orders; rather, he's out on the battlefield fighting alongside his men. See them in 300.

An infamous vampire, Alucard is a one-man killing machine with a philosophical side. See them in Hellsing.

A daring hacker, Trinity is one of the few rebels who escaped the Matrix, a simulation in which most of humanity is enslaved. See them in The Matrix.

Derek Morgan is thoughtful and kind, but he won't say no to knocking the occasional door down when he gets the chance. See them in Criminal Minds.

Curving free kicks and crosses is tough, but keeping her soccer passion from her disapproving family is way tougher for Jess. See them in Bend It Like Beckham.

Remy could be a five star Michelin chef, the only problem is that he is quite literally a rat. See them in Ratatouille.

Tom Hansen is a full-fledged romantic impatiently waiting for his love story. See them in (500) Days of Summer.

Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.

Melinda May is a woman of few words and many talents. Most of them martial. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

If you died and came back to life, and then died more times and came back, you might stop battling evil mutants. Not Jean Grey. See them in X-Men Series.