Because you like The Iron Giant in The Iron Giant

Gollum is slimy and seething with hatred, the last person you would want to meet in a dark cave. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

An aristocrat-turned-tomb-raider, Lara Croft does her best thinking while plunging off cliffs. See them in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

A loyal dinosaur, Yoshi loves both saving the day and chowing down on a good meal. See them in Super Mario Bros..

As a monster-hunter cursed with supernatural abilities, Geralt of Rivia is a cynic burdened by scruples in an unscrupulous world. See them in The Witcher.

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.

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

Django was once a slave. Now that he has a taste of freedom, he understandably wants a full meal. See them in Django Unchained.

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.

Miss Havisham is the creepiest old rich lady in town. See them in Great Expectations.

Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.

Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.