Because you like Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in The Shawshank Redemption
M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.
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.
Shaun is used to being lazy. And now, you're asking him to fight for his life? See them in Shaun of the Dead.
Although Borat has a curious mind, he has no filter, and some very out of date views on just about everything. See them in Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.
The Terminator is an emotionless killing machine who won't stop until he's changed the future. See them in The Terminator.
Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.
Lloyd Dobler is a kickboxer wearing his heart on his sleeve who would do anything for the woman he loves. See them in Say Anything.
Steve Stifler is more than just a dude with a hot mom. He's also rude, profane, and obnoxious. See them in American Pie.
CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.
They say money can't buy happiness, but this reckless, high-flying banker knows otherwise. See them in The Wolf of Wall Street.
We're all puppets. Dr. Manhattan is just a puppet who can see the strings. See them in Watchmen.
A suave womanizer, Jacob Palmer has turned seduction into a science. See them in Crazy, Stupid Love.