ACTION HEROES

In films there are many different types of characters. Stock characters are the ones most commonly used or seen. The types I'm going to be looking at are The Chief, The Bad Boy, The Best Friend, The Lost Soul, The Charmer, The Professor, The Swashbuckler and The Warrior. 

The Chief: Winston Wolf (Harvey Keitel) 

I chose The Wolf from Pulp Fiction as The Chief because his character is calm and collected but he also knows how to get a job done and keep everybody else in line. His character is demanding and strict which shows his authority and he is a respected business man. 

The Bad Boy: Cato - District 2 (Alexander Ludwig)

I chose Cato from Hunger Games as The Bad Boy because his character is portrayed as brutal and merciless. He is strong and muscular as well as being good with weapons. He always tries to make people feel threatened by him and doesn't make friends easily so people tend to give him space. 

The Best Friend: Ed (Nick Frost)

I chose Ed from Shaun of the Dead (left) as The Best Friend. His character plays Shaun's sidekick who, although he may be a pain, is always there with Shaun to try and help him. Nick Frost and Simon Pegg are commonly seen playing best friends and make a great pair. 

The Lost Soul: Brooks Hatlen (James Whitmore)

I chose Brooks from The Shawshank Redemption as The Lost Soul because his character is kind however as the film progresses he gets more mentally unstable. When he is released from the prison he doesn't know what to do anymore and so he commits suicide because he can't cope with change. 

The Charmer: Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) 

I chose Jack from Titanic because his character is sweet, cheeky and handsome. His gentlemanly approach to women is endearing and his attitude to life is so positive it is almost impossible, as a woman, to be unhappy around him. He tries his best to please people and likes to take risks. 

The Professor: Digory Kirke (Jim Broadbent)

I chose Digory from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe as The Professor. His character is very intelligent, he is old and wise and quite mysterious. He seems to know everything and the children think he is a mad scientist type figure, which is partly true. He may not know everything but he does know a lot and his stories of narnia make him look crazy. 

The Swashbuckler: Zorro (Antonio Banderas)

I chose Zorro from The Mask of Zorro because his character is witty and chivalrous. He is heroic and rescues damsels in distress which perfectly describes a 'Swashbuckler'. His mysterious identity with his mask and courageous sword fighting skills also define his role in the film. 

The Warrior: King Leonidas (Gerard Butler)

I chose King Leonidas from 300 as The Warrior because his character tries to show courage, fearlessness and brutality. He stands up for what he believes in and fights for it. He is a leader not a follower and makes decisions based on his thoughts and not someone else's. He has passion and will not hold back.