The Villain makes the story and what it says about us

Summary

The author posits that villains are the driving force behind a compelling narrative in films, reflecting societal and moral complexities.

Abstract

The article emphasizes the significance of villains in storytelling, suggesting that their unpredictability and depth often define the story's success. Iconic characters like the Joker, Darth Vader, and Thanos are cited as examples of villains who captivate audiences and challenge heroes, enhancing the overall narrative. The piece also draws a parallel to real-life scenarios, questioning whether our fascination with cinematic villains reflects a suppressed desire to break free from moral constraints. It further scrutinizes the notion that true villainy lies in the actions of corporations and societal structures that cause widespread harm, often with a veneer of respectability. The article challenges readers to acknowledge the villainous aspects within themselves and consider their complicity in real-world issues.

Opinions

Villains are central to the plot and success of a movie, often more intriguing than the heroes themselves.
The Joker, portrayed by Heath Ledger, exemplifies a villain whose performance was so compelling it earned an Oscar.
The presence of multiple villains in the latest Spiderman films has contributed to their success, even amidst the pandemic.
Classic villains from various franchises, such as Star Wars' Darth Vader, James Bond's adversaries, and Star Trek's Khan, are highlighted for their memorable impact.
Thanos is recognized as a villain with a purpose, despite his extreme methods, reflecting a complexity that resonates with audiences.
The article suggests that in real life, the most damaging villains are often those in positions of power, like corporations, whose actions have far-reaching negative consequences.
It is implied that everyone has a villainous side, and acknowledging this is crucial for personal growth and societal improvement.
The piece encourages introspection about one's own potential for villainy, urging readers to consider their role in perpetuating harm, whether actively or passively.

The Villain makes the story and what it says about us

In any good movie, it does not matter what the superhero will do. We are certain that the superhero will meet the challenge of the villains. However, we are uncertain about the villain. However, I believe that the villain makes the story. For example, doesn’t the Joker make Batman. The Joker was a madman type villain but he was fully captivating. It was Keith Ledger (I think that is his name) won the Oscar. In the most recent highly touted Spiderman, he practically faced all his villains making it a star among movies despite the fact that world is in the middle of a pandemic.

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From the Star Wars Movies, Darth Vader stands out as a classic villian.

If you are a fan of the James Bonds movies, you cannot neglect the great villains throughout the history of the series.

— Dr. Julius No, Auric Goldfinger and Jaws.

In the Star Trek series, there was no greater villain than Khan.

Oh, mustn’t forget Thanos. He was a villain with a purpose. He wanted to eliminate half of life on the universe to prevent starvation as it had occurred on his home planet due to overpopulation. Though he was well-intentioned, he was definitely short sited. Of course, the Avengers managed to defeat him in the end but nonetheless he was one of the greatest villains that we have seen on screen so far.

These are just a few examples of the great villains in movie history. Fortunately, we don’t root for them in real life. Are we curbed by our moral thermometers or don’t want the face consequences since the greater good will always seem to win.

Also, in real life, the true villains don’t hurt despite the murderers and criminals out there. It is the Enrons who destroy millions of lives or even the oil companies who destroy the ozone. We don’t root for them but we share in pillage until they caught. Most of use drive gasoline based engines. Also, even though we are moving to electric cars, we cleverly overlook the distruction that cause they cause to atmosphere to mine or to create lithium batteries.

So, end the end we have some direct or indirect villain in all of us. We need to own and look at it from every side. Even you are racist, do you still by an ignore or disbelieve when you know in your gut that it is undeniable.

Think how you can play a smaller villainous role since only villains exist in real life — not superheros.