Top Ten Characters

So I've discussed my favourite film locations but never my favourite film characters! So here we go, here are my personal top ten film/Television characters! :




10 . Flik (Dave Foley) -  'A Bugs Life' (1998)

'A Bugs Life' was my favourite film when I was little, and I can't lie I would still happily watch it on repeat! And my favourite character is definitely Flik. His ambition and drive - despite the fact that yet he is animated!- inspired me when I was younger. He tries his best but nothing ever seems to go his way, I sympathise for him, making him one of my favourite characters in TV and Film.

9. Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) - 'Finding Nemo' (2003)

'Finding Dory' is proof that Dory is one of the most loved characters in 'Finding Nemo'. I love Ellen DeGeneres and her voice and humour, so I was always going to like Dory as a character. She has some of the most memorable character traits - Forgetful, Loveable and enthusiastic!

8. Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) -  'Sherlock' (2010)

The contrast between Sherlock's inability to decipher human emotion and his incredible ability to decipher crimes makes him a complex and incredibly well thought out character. Not only is the character well written, but Benedict Cumberbatch plays him incredibly. His short funny one liners, and fast paced speaking creates a dynamic and intriguing character. You can't help but want him to be your best friend! The audience admires his intelligence, making him an engaging character.

7. The Joker (Heath Ledger) - 'The Dark Knight' (2008)

This is one of the most convincing performances I have ever seen. No matter how many times I watch this film, I am always mesmerised, even terrified by The Joker. From his make up to his voice, it evokes fear within everyone. 'The Joker' is also well written - with every story about his scars, the audience and the other characters become more and more fearful of the famous Joker.

6.  Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carey) - 'The Mask' (1994)

I love pretty much every Jim Carey character, but 'The Mask' is probably my top Jim Carey film, ive seen it so many times! and every time, Stanley Ipkiss makes me laugh! both in his usually and mask form. To be honest, all of Carey's characters are very similar, but Stanley is one of the more 'out there' characters making him number 6 on my top ten list.




5. Withnail (Richard E.Grant) - 'Withnail and I' (1987)


As I have said before, 'Withnail and I' is one of my favourite films, and the character of Withnail makes me laugh all of the way through. He has some amazing quotes - 'I have some extremely distressing news...we've run out of wine' - which sum up his view on life perfectly. A permanently drunk, high unemployed actor creates an engaging character as his reactions to everyday life is totally different to everyone else!




4. Ramone (Oscar Nunez ) - 'The Proposal' (2009)


Ramone is the waiter, the stripper, the shopkeeper and the reverent in the small town of Sitka, Alaska in one of my favourite comedies - 'The Proposal'. He is only a small character but he has the biggest personality. Every word that comes out of his mouth is hilarious!




3.  Violet Crawley (Maggie Smith)  - 'Downton Abbey'  (2010 -2015)


I have religiously watched 'Downton Abbey' on a sunday evening from the time it started, so you can imagine my relief when I got to uni to find out one of my flatmates was exactly the same! We are both agreed that the best character in the whole of Downton is Violet Crawley played by the legendary Maggie Smith. She provides a bit of comic relief in times of some serious issues and her ability to manipulate everyone provides yet further humour. She is one of the main reasons I watch the show, the last episode of which was aired last sunday, with only the Christmas Special left (Trying to hold back the tears here!).  The respect her character demands and her ability to be in charge without the other characters even knowing, making her one of my favourite characters on TV.




2. Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) - 'The Big Bang Theory' (2007 - )


Sheldon Cooper is one of the best known characters on television. His social awkwardness makes him a funny character to watch, and makes the show immersive - putting Sheldon Cooper in what would be a perfectly normal situation for anyone else, but for Sheldon is a huge challenge. Jim Parsons plays him immaculately, his comical timing, his tone of voice and his interactions with other actors create hours of laughter making him second on my top ten characters.




1. Clarke Griswold (Chevy Chase) - National Lampoons Christmas Vacation (1989)


My number one character of all time is Clarke Griswold in 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'. Of this whole list, Clarke is the most relatable which is maybe why I like him the best. He is just a normal American guy who's dream is to have the perfect big family Christmas. This sounds perfectly achievable, until you meet Clarke Griswold. From a burning Christmas tree to a kidnapping, his family Christmas does not go exactly the way he planned! No matter how many times I watch this film I cant help but laugh and love it!