Because you like Cookie Monster in Sesame Street

Annie Walker can bake a beautiful cupcake, but everything else in her life is a mess. See them in Bridesmaids.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.

An undercover DEA agent, Max Payne is too focused on avenging the past to plan for the future. See them in Max Payne.

Haley Dunphy's interests include shopping, dating, and avoiding homework at all costs. See them in Modern Family.

Emmet Brickowski is so upbeat it's not even human. Everything is AWESOME! See them in The Lego Movie.

Madoka Kaname's new world of witches is challenging her optimism. Still, even in the worst of circumstances, she holds onto hope. See them in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.

Ellen Ripley defines the word "badass." When she's not leading her crew on an interstellar voyage, she's slaying terrifying creatures. See them in Alien.

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.

A secret smoker, Margot Tenenbaum has plenty more secrets where that came from. See them in The Royal Tenenbaums.

Empathetic Nausicaa embraces all forms of life, even those that might scare other people. See them in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.