Each of us can name offhand a few anti-heroes who are loved by the people, despite their antics. Recently, scientists conducted a study to find out why many people sympathize with villains, and came to the conclusion that they recognize some of their traits in them. For example, Petyr Baelish’s cunning or Moriarty’s high intelligence. And watching this character in a movie gives the viewer the opportunity to try on the role of the villain and see what happens.
9The Patriot
In contrast to Mel Gibson’s brave hero, actor Jason Isaacs represents absolute evil in the face of a Dragoon Colonel. The audience does not take the side of such characters, but they can not help but be imbued with his powerful anti-hero charisma. By the way, Isaacs played another bright villain — Lucius Malfoy in potterian.
