What is an Antihero - And Why Are They So Compelling?

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What is an Antihero Character Type - exploring morally ambiguous characters, their appeal, and the tightrope we walk when writing antiheroes.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Anti-Heroes
00:56 - Anti-Hero Defined
02:48 - Chapter 1: The Anti-Hero Spectrum
06:21 - Chapter 2: How To Write An Anti-Hero
14:38 - Chapter 3: The Wolf of Wall Street Deep Dive
18:01 - Takeaways
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WHAT MAKES AN ANTIHERO
Traditionally, heroes are good, and villains are bad. But somewhere in the middle lay antiheroes - morally ambiguous characters that have only grown in popularity. But what makes an antihero so compelling? In this video, we will explain the murky antihero definition, explore some of the most iconic examples of antiheroes, and provide considerations for anyone interested in writing antiheroes.
WHAT IS AN ANTIHERO
Most people agree that an antihero is the main character in a story who simply lacks the qualities of a traditional hero. But, beyond that, the antihero definition is not set in stone. The boundaries that qualify this character type are subjective because they are based on our own sense of morality.
In fact, we consider the antihero definition to be more of a spectrum, and where each character lands on that spectrum is a combination of our understanding (or sympathy) for them and how much we approve of their actions. The bad things an antihero does might seem justifiable for one person and inexcusable for another. The further toward “disapproval” a character goes, the closer they get to being labeled a “villain protagonist,” another category built on subjectivity.
WRITING ANTIHEROES
It should go without saying that writing antiheroes can be tricky. Unlike the well-established boundaries for what makes a hero and what makes a villain, writing antiheroes is a bit like walking a tightrope. Making them too sympathetic reduces their complexity, but making them not sympathetic enough might alienate the audience from engaging with them.
But there are considerations to keep in mind when writing antiheroes. The first is to give them a backstory or present actions that explain how this character has become who they are. The audience needs to understand or relate to these characters on some level. Another related technique that will help engage the audience with the character is using voiceover. Hearing the thoughts and feelings of the character is a common way to build rapport.
Furthermore, it helps to give the character an internal conflict. This allows room to change or grow, but it also reminds us of our own moral quandaries. On the flip side, charisma is a great way to counteract any nastiness of the antihero. Likewise, the piece's tone is also a way to soften the harshness of these characters and their actions. And finally, if the character’s actions and behaviors are tied to the overall theme, it helps the audience understand their purpose.
The complexity and ambiguity of the antihero are perhaps what makes them such compelling characters. Hopefully, with these examples and techniques, you can navigate these morally ambiguous characters just as effectively.
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@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Anti-Heroes 00:56 - Anti-Hero Defined 02:48 - Chapter 1: The Anti-Hero Spectrum 06:21 - Chapter 2: How To Write An Anti-Hero 14:38 - Chapter 3: The Wolf of Wall Street Deep Dive 18:01 - Takeaways

@markhenzel4637 11 ай бұрын

Please do Anti Villain next time please...I always confused between Anti hero and Anti Villain

@LightspeedTutorials 9 ай бұрын

Villain - Putin Hero - Zelensky AntiHero - Prigozhin

@Allaxys Жыл бұрын

Where is the posh British guy? :( Miss him

@612Elm Жыл бұрын

That's what I was just thinking. I'm wondering if I even care to watch this video now.

@apsetiadi Жыл бұрын

That posh guy brings élan to all Studio Binder videos. Please bring him back.

@ZephZero Жыл бұрын

This is like non alcoholic beer

@kreativeforce532 Жыл бұрын

yea

@612Elm Жыл бұрын

@@ZephZero ha ha ha!

@anisanurraudah8383 5 ай бұрын

I honestly believe that the Anti-hero is literally most of us human beings in general. The way life is actually so complicated and layered it's hard to judge someone being morally right or wrong from one point of view. People need to realize that life has too many grey areas and not as simple as choosing a stance in an AVENGER Vs THANOS style.

@NazriB 2 ай бұрын

Lies again? Always Him Just Villain

@StephenLeGresley Жыл бұрын

My defintion of anti-hero is someone who does immoral things for moral reasons. Such as the Punisher massacring mafias or Magneto using violence to defend an oppressed race. And the reason I think we find them so compelling is because they serve as a kind of wish fulfillment for people who wish they could act in those ways but cannot.

@takadasaiko06 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I usually love these vids, but I found myself disagreeing so often with this one. Villains can and, in most cases, should have depth and a reason known to the audience. That doesn’t make them an anihero. If they’re the lead, they’re simply a protagonist villain. I’d agree that you can see shifts (Magneto is a great example of that as he moves between villain and antihero) but the definition given in the video covers too wide a spectrum and seems to include protagonist villains.

@StephenLeGresley Жыл бұрын

@@takadasaiko06 I classify Magneto as an anti-hero rather then a villain because he has a moral code. In the comics he does what he does because he truly thinks it's the only way to protect his people and he still has lines he will not cross such as hurting children mutant or human. In fact in one case he killed on of his own generals because they threatened a bus of human kids. Killmonger is more of a villain because unlike Magneto he is willing to cross any line and his goals are more centred around his own anger and personal need for revenge. Thanos or the Joker are protagonists in their films but not anti-heroes. Thanos' goal is more about serving his own ego rathet then a moral goal "I'm the only one who knows what needs to be done" "I'll sit back and watch the sun rise on a grateful universe."

@takadasaiko06 Жыл бұрын

@@StephenLeGresley I’m hit and miss on X-Men comics, but I’ve always been very fond of Erik. I definitely see a difference in him and… well, the other Erik (Killmonger). Both are compelling characters in which we understand their motivations and can get behind a lot, as the vid was talking about, but in the end Killmonger died a villain. A beautifully written villain, but a villain nevertheless. Had he not died, turned around and redeemed himself, then it would have been a whole different story. I’d agree on Magneto having a solid code of ethics. Personally, I see him as sliding back and forth, but I definitely see your point. He’s a hero in his own mind and he’s desperately trying to save his people. It just often goes too far.

@StephenLeGresley Жыл бұрын

@@takadasaiko06 And thats the difference between an anti-hero and a villain in this case. Magneto cares about mutants ahead of his own ego and he has lines he will not cross (no hurting kids) where as Killmonger wants payback even if it hurts his own people.

@boboboy8189 Жыл бұрын

why keep talking about superhero movie. there's plenty great non superhero movie. this is why I prefer them because they're antihero. they kills to survive and not because moral. if we look at moral, hero failed to prevent from villain from killing Innocent

@dominus_ignaviae 11 ай бұрын

the amount of effort you guys put into your videos- i love it. as a young aspiring filmmaker who doesnt know much about the art, this is like my safe space. thanks, studio binder.

@spongecrocker1345 Жыл бұрын

BoJack Horseman is one of the best examples of an anti-hero in my opinion. He’s well written, even though he’s a terrible person. What can be the problem, especially with shows like Velma, is that when the show presents these characters as heroes. People to look up to, and inspire to be. Velma and BoJack both aren’t good people at all, but are handled differently in each series. Velma presents our main title character as a hero who thinks she is better then everyone. The problem with her character is that she’s so pretentious and unlikable that you question why you follow her anyway. BoJack Horseman on the other hand does this differently. The title character may do terrible things, but you understand him like we do for a lot of these type characters. Velma judges people, laughs at romance, and gets away with it all, but BoJack has effected various people throughout his life, especially a lot of women. Unlike Velma, he gets consequences for his actions, and has some remorse for what he does. BoJack feels guilty about a lot of his actions, and he even fears himself. While we don’t approve of what he does, you understand him because of his past, making us feel sorry for each action. Another thing that makes him likable is his needs to actually become a better person, and he actually tries, but he sometimes slips out and goes back to his old self, but with his new change, he still doesn’t want to do anything what he does, even though he’s doing it.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

BoJack Horseman is a great example!

@vicentecampos2893 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Nobody is perfect, but you guys certainly getting closer to perfection with each video.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

That's the goal!

@christianvincentcostanilla8428 9 ай бұрын

The first anti hero : The fistful of dollars 1964

@theKVshow65 Жыл бұрын

StudioBinder always makes top tier content 👍🏾

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@evandropba90 Жыл бұрын

"I'm not locked here with you, you are locked here with me!" the goosebumps

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Rorschach is awesome

@Enzini772 Жыл бұрын

I would love it if you guys did a video like this covering B-stories. It’s something that I struggle with while writing, and I’d love to learn more about them!

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Any favorite examples?

@Enzini772 Жыл бұрын

Here’s a few random examples I can think of: - The whole adventure that Buzz, Slinky, Rex, and all them go on in Toy Story 2 - Rooney trying to catch Ferris in Ferris Bueller’s day off - Perry and Doofenschmirtz in every Phineas and Ferb episode - Uncle Rico and Kip selling Tupperware in Napoleon Dynamite - The totally unnecessary but hilarious wedding/undercover agent plot in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Todd’s story in pretty much every episode of Bojack Horseman

@youllbemytourniquet Жыл бұрын

@@Enzini772 Todd was the best part of Bojack imo. But honestly this is such a smart video idea too!

@MagneticDonut Жыл бұрын

Always in love with the narrative content. Thank you SB team!!

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@alejandrovargasaguilar6180 Жыл бұрын

What a way to start an epic video. Using the intro of blade, one of my favorite vampires movie and with an intro who gets me into music. Antiheroes. The new heroes for this society, what a great way to explain what makes them unique but also complex. Many people just sticks with the negative side but forgets to add the complexity of the dilemmas they are. Is not just doing wrong things for good sake, it is because they have a goal that has so much meaning at the end. I like to think that the cynicism they have is what makes the downfall or lift up the antihero, which path he took on his believes is what makes his fate interesting.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Carlo202YT Жыл бұрын

Great video as always StudioBinder, I appreciate the effort that goes into these videos, keep em coming!

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kevinkolici328 11 ай бұрын

I think Jaime Lannister is one of the antiheroes that goes from disapproved to approved from the audience, even why some of his actions remain the same

@samanthac.349 8 ай бұрын

That’s until the last episode where he chooses to go back for his sister.

@AManChoosesASlaveObeys 6 ай бұрын

@@samanthac.349 Although I don't like the ending, I can see the point that people make that he is still the same character, in love with his sister and giving everything for that love. Yes, he have his code, he have his way of thinking (or else he wouldn't have helped the North), but his heart falls in the same place where he was buried: With his love. I think he is not a villain by any stretch. He still did things for the love, duty and honor that he follows, looking further than a simple minded Northman who think loyalty and honor are everything that defines somebody as good. Roose Bolton is a villain, Tywin Lannister is a villain, Walder Frey is a villain, Euron Greyjoy is a villain, because they don't follow any code besides self preservation and ruthlessness, no matter how much damage they leave in their wake. Jaime going back to Cersei didn't change the character he is. He may hate the actions of his sister? Of course. But that doesn't make him love her less. And it shows that he TRIED not to be tied by his love, but he was. I think it's a good tragedy, even thought, like I said, I don't like it. It still fits him and doesn't change the fact that he is an Anti Hero.

@mongolica548 Жыл бұрын

Learned a lot. Thank you for the beautiful editing, soft voiceover.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it :)

@Hitchfred_Alcock Жыл бұрын

Thanks for it. Been waiting!!! ;-) Oh and for the ones asking: the song in the beginning is Confusion by New Order

@Qaosbringer Жыл бұрын

No, it is Darude - Sandstorm.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

@YadhanFilms Жыл бұрын

Here I got what I needed. Your notification is like blessings.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@TheWorld_2099 Жыл бұрын

Have literally been holding my breath waiting for this video… Some of these insights apply directly to a character I need help with.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Happy writing!

@j.a.weishaupt1748 Жыл бұрын

Wow you have amazing lung capacity then

@TheWorld_2099 Жыл бұрын

@@j.a.weishaupt1748 haha yes, I did say literally… I should have said ‘figuratively’

@rayancedrichaddad1197 Жыл бұрын

Antiheroes are so Badass. This is A True Masterclass. Now I understand what means to be an Antihero in a story. Thousand Thanks StudioBinder for this Inspiring video.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@ir8free 10 ай бұрын

I wouldn't put Kevin Spacey on a pedestal, let alone mass shooters.

@rayancedrichaddad1197 10 ай бұрын

@@ir8free I didn't mention Kevin Spacey.

@ViKash-ke7qj Жыл бұрын

Fargo the series also has a very good example of anti-heros from both end of spectrum racing towards each other.

@LuisSierra42 Жыл бұрын

And the movie as well obviously, although Marge, the main character is not an anti-hero

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Good call!

@dax8 11 ай бұрын

So cool you're using John's quotes. Love your stuff.

@josesoberanes1465 Жыл бұрын

i asked for this video a few weeks ago & im so happy its here!!!!!

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

@CarlosVixil Жыл бұрын

What have you done? Where is the suave?

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

It never left

@Juliano_DJOL 11 ай бұрын

Great video once again! Yall are Killin it! (AI Narrator Voice)

@Pea_nutto Жыл бұрын

Where's the British guy?:(

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Working on more vids with us!

@Pea_nutto Жыл бұрын

@@StudioBinder oh, well I will be waiting for his comeback

@Pradeep........ Жыл бұрын

What happen to the old voice

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Working on more videos with us!

@SqueakingSquid 11 ай бұрын

Thanos and Skywalker are antagonists, the driving opposing force of the protagonists, like in this case the avengers and Obi-wan.

@akibtafhim Жыл бұрын

Perfectly put!

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@idanlewenhoff2295 Жыл бұрын

awesome video as usual usually its all about context, actions and how the audience is presented to the anti hero's actions. Better caul Saul is a a good example of it, you see a man who you already know where he is going and what he becomes, and you learn about his background and intentions. also every anti hero goes throw kind of an arc on its own, and the ending for each can could be the way the audience judge or remember his actions.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Good points!

@Warrior1Spartan Жыл бұрын

I always thought of the anti-hero as someone who does good things, but not necessarily good reasons. Maybe I got it wrong.

@MwayiComfort Жыл бұрын

I look forward to these videos ❤

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

we look forward to everyone watching them!

@freddyjosereginomontalvo4667 Жыл бұрын

Awesome channel with awesome content

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

❤❤

@freeddie2007 Жыл бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 like always great content 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@shaharlevi8113 Жыл бұрын

Love this video and this wonderful channel, I think the best anti-heros are these who decent slowly into the abyss of morality but I alternatively I can enjoy a good anti-hero redemption arc (exp: Zuko from "Avatar: The last airbender")

@micbab-vg2mu Жыл бұрын

Great video - thank you.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@simonhadley8829 Жыл бұрын

I've always been partial to the antihero Riddick, especially in Pitch Black.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

👌👌

@HaleyMary 11 ай бұрын

My fave antihero characters are the characters Bogart plays such as Roy Earle in "High Sierra", Sam Spade in "Maltese Falcon" and Philip Marlowe in "The Big Sleep".

@gadremiebeats7530 Жыл бұрын

Need someone to make a.list of all the movies and time stamps

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Name of the movie appears with the shot!

@michaelcain9324 Жыл бұрын

My favorites are: Bridget from The Last Seduction, Thanos from Infinity Wars, Francis Underwood from House of Cards. Antihero is usually the POV character of the piece.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

💯

@MrEffectfilms 8 ай бұрын

2:39 Anakin and Joker stand out from the rest. Anakin isn't a villain protagonist nor is he an antihero because he doesn't even become a villain until about halfway through the movie and after that he's just a straight up bad guy, no heroism to be found. Arthur's a bit different. He's like Anakin in that he becomes a villain by the end when he becomes the Joker, but unlike Anakin Arthur wasn't a hero in the beginning he was an every man.

@ourfamilyaccount Жыл бұрын

That Fleabag clip made me laugh. Guess I'll have to check it out sometime. My favorite Anti-Hero might be John Marston from the Red Dead Redemption games.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

💯

@DeanCassady Жыл бұрын

I love anti-hero so much, they so independent character with the truth, good - evil kind of silly.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

It's compelling for sure

@illmerica322 Жыл бұрын

Hey studiobinder would it be possible to put the movie title when showing clips of said movies

@rinesh-p-vltz3161 Жыл бұрын

They always shows the movie title at the bottom corner of the clips in less opacity....it is not that much noticeable...

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

They show up on the bottom left corner as the film appears!

@amirmohammad7907 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Rango2027 Жыл бұрын

Loved the blood rave at the start

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥

@adamkovarik Жыл бұрын

Love the vid!, grat stuff, would prefer the other usual voice actor tho

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

He's working on more vids with us!

@adamkovarik Жыл бұрын

@@StudioBinder Great!, I can't point out exactly what it is but that voice is incredible

@kelskye Жыл бұрын

As far as favourite antiheroes go, it's hard to look past Yojimbo / The Man With no Name. I just love the way the characters embody very little of what traditionally makes a hero while still being that "hero" in Yojimbo / A Fistful of Dollars. Omar Little in The Wire would be another favourite - "A man's gotta have a code." I think the reason I find antihero characters so watchable is how over-the-top heroes can be portrayed. Heroes become the embodiment of everything that's seen ideal in a person, and that cynicism we have of such people is healthy. Having flawed individuals caught up in their own stories and trying to act "heroic" in spite of their limitations makes for a story with lessons one can learn from. It's all well and good for Superman to fight evil, but none of us are supermen so how much can we take to heart from the tale?

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

They do provide a nice foil to heroes

@Giovannix51 11 ай бұрын

Literally was watching Blade yesterday.

@NucleusMediaMalayalam Жыл бұрын

Sir please breakdown step printing camera movement 🤝♥️

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@williamsolis1 Жыл бұрын

My ears are missing mr smooth British voice

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

He'll be back!

@Epoch11 Жыл бұрын

I need that British guy back

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

He's still working with us!

@HunterHogan Жыл бұрын

@@StudioBinder This voice actor is A-grade. And the ultra-BBC-presenter is great, of course. When we watch those videos, we are Receiving _The_ Truth from his omnipresent R.P. In contrast, this actor's narration transcends straight through clarity into transparency: we experience the words but forget whether or not we heard a voice, read the words, or thought of the ideas ourselves.

@televszn 10 ай бұрын

You need to pay attention, this aint asmr

@ComeAlongKay 9 ай бұрын

Said no one of any sense ever.

@ComeAlongKay 9 ай бұрын

Feel like you’re definitely American. Americans praise nearly anything British no matter it’s quality. It’s like a self hate thing.

@RicklessSanchez 3 ай бұрын

I love it how Anti-Hero has careless.

@connorsvoes6035 Жыл бұрын

Anti-heroes are very interesting to watch, it's a very good opportunity win an oscar for acting.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

haha true

@vicentemoller3540 Жыл бұрын

You should do a video on joe from the series you, that’s a great study case

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@kento2545 Жыл бұрын

always love your content, kudos, but i love the narrator with the deep voice 🙂

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

He's working on more vids with us!

@risn5478 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I see Chronicle in the intro

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Yup!

@tylerfecho4454 4 ай бұрын

Wolf of Wallstreet is one of my favorite movies.

@thegreatandpowerfulwill202 2 ай бұрын

0:00 whats that song I gotta know its sounds like a banger

@bollywoodfightactionreacti9189 Жыл бұрын

Superb

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@MrUtah1 Жыл бұрын

WE NEED THE ENGLISH VOICE

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

He'll be back!

@tavishmankash1888 Жыл бұрын

have a gr8 day!

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

You too!

@yogeshkumarawasthi6836 Жыл бұрын

Recently, Alluri sita ramaraju(RAM CHARAN) from RRR is the best presentation of an anti-hero.

@karansuryavanshii Жыл бұрын

true ! rrr is my favourite film and ss rajamoli done has job very well

@jangdi. Жыл бұрын

Kid movie

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Good suggestion!

@XxF0RSAKEN 20 күн бұрын

For me, an anti Hero is someone how does the wrong thing or bad things for the right reason but an anti Villain(for lack of a better word) is someone who does good things for the wrong reason. It sounds a bit confusing but when you think about it, it makes sense.

@mr.katnip1513 3 ай бұрын

I’m kind of surprised SAW 1-3 didn’t appear here; my brother actually insisted on me seeing them. I think it’s remarkably well-made, and I’m barely a watcher of horror movies, let alone a fan of gore but the FINALE was mind-blowing and I found that the hype of gore can be digested better in light 💡 of a well placed story-telling!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I can’t remember how anybody died but I can’t forget how he planned it All!!

@sneezy1554 Жыл бұрын

In this age, we can heavily relate to the anti-hero. Such an amazing cinematic character that, when done right, it resonates with everyone.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Some of the best characters ever written!

@ir8free 10 ай бұрын

hence mass shootings

@ir8free 10 ай бұрын

Creeps like Kevin Spacey plays a toxic antihero.

@Nobody1991 Жыл бұрын

It is just the point of view through which the film maker want us to see the story. If the actions are accompanied by the reasons then the audiences are convinced, then it does not matter if the guy is a hero or anti hero. Joker is the most eligible example of that.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

It's not just the point of view; the POV we're following could be a villain's like Alex in A Clockwork Orange

@tomsfoodtour9559 Жыл бұрын

I can’t listen to this without the British narrator

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

He'll be back soon!

@PurpleSun8933 Жыл бұрын

Dredd is an embodiment of antihero cuz he's a Law and a Law is rarely good. It's fair, but painful in most cases.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Good example!

@dhruvurs9890 Жыл бұрын

My fav kind of protagonist because they define the character as a blurry line and that they are grey area characters that are up to people’s interpretation!! They are also the more interesting kind of protagonist compared to someone like Superman!! The one anti hero that stands out for me is Travis Bickle, because he is a lonely man and nowadays men are feeling that way!! Thank you StudioBinder for covering this topic!!

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Travis Bickle is one of the great classic examples 👌

@dingus6276 9 ай бұрын

What's the music at the start of the video?

@dattatrynikam5795 Жыл бұрын

Plz make series of writing and writing specific genra

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@TheDewynter18 11 ай бұрын

Some of my favorite anti-heroes are Megamind, Gru of Minions, Constantine, Loki, Hellboy, Deadpool, Hancock, Riddick, Maleficent...

@Hiah.l 11 ай бұрын

The scariest anti-hero is probably Michael Douglas’ character in Falling Down; we could potentially be in his shoes at some point in our lives

@thorgeberger8285 Жыл бұрын

I like the Dude in Big Lebowski. But is it an Anti-Hero? I am not sure…

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

I don't think he was labeled as anti-hero

@tiffanypersaud3518 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vid! Anakin Skywalker for me is a good anti-hero. He's a cautionary tale for everyone.

@rayancedrichaddad1197 Жыл бұрын

My Favorite Antiheroes are : -Beatrix Kiddo in Kill Bill Franchise (2003/2004). -Aileen Wuronos in Monster (2002). -Sarah Connor in Terminator Franchise. -Logan/Wolverine in The X-Men Franchise. -Max Rockatansky in Mad Max Movie Franchise. -Boromir in Lord of the Rings Trilogy. -Hamlet in The Northman (2022). -Snake Plissken in Escape from New York (1981). -John Wick in John Wick Franchise. -Vito Corleone in The Godfather (1972). And his Son Michael Corleone in The Godfather Franchise. -Tyler Durden in Fight Club (1999). -Jordan Belfort in The Wolfof wall street (2013). -Patrick Bateman in American Psycho (2000). -King Kong (1933/2005). -Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver (1976). -Rorschach in Watchmen (2009). -Andrew in Chronicles (2011). -Magneto in X-Men Franchise. -Tony Soprano in The Soprano TV show. And many more.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@ir8free 10 ай бұрын

Boromir was barely a protagonist in _Fellowship_ , let alone an antihero, but died heroically.

@just.because.its.necessary Жыл бұрын

What is a concept script? How is it different from a story synopsis?

@Shaarpest 9 ай бұрын

Half the characters in the thumbnail aren't anti heroes, they're just straight up evil.

@kevinsupreme_ph36yearsago59 11 ай бұрын

l absolutely would like to seea video on antivillains. People talk way more about antiheros than they do antivillains, to the point where people call antivillains antiheros because they don't know the difference because they don't know what an antivillain is.

@gavinborden5451 7 ай бұрын

I love the antihero John Russell from Hombre.

@ulaznar Жыл бұрын

I have a problem with defining "anti-hero" as a protagonist. In 2:40 Thanos is an antagonist, and a villain too; Norman Bates is an antagonist too, and a... psycho

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Those two are more villains, but perhaps a case can be made for being antiheroes

@brimfire7536 9 ай бұрын

An antagonist is solely a hero that sometimes does bad things for good, not just some protagonist that does bad things but can be sympathized with. This analysis of what an anti-hero is is a bad one.

@dhruvurs9890 Жыл бұрын

Anti heroes are the king of the movies and the world!!

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

The cool kids of cinema 😎

@Seasonal-Shadow_4674 11 ай бұрын

Honestly anti heroes are becoming the new Gary Stus/Mary sues because of how much praise and romanticized they are.

@ericwilliams626 10 ай бұрын

The Anti Hero should be more tightly defined in terms of what "anti" really means. It means not like the rest of the herd of the culture, not like The Man wants him to be or do, not fitting into society in typical terms, he's alone, an introvert and somewhat troubled depending on his journey. Violence is a symptom not of the character, but of the resistance society has towards "freedom" which is what all stories are fundamentally struggling with. The Anti-Hero is in more control over his or her personal freedom than the rest of society because he is willing to do what is necessary without societal constraints. The audience lives through this behavior and these decisions. The constraints are what binds us psychologically, and the anti hero releases us for a moment, maybe even allowing us to realize how moral compass is contrived by society or maybe ourselves, being held captive. The purpose of the Anti-Hero is not to illustrate violence but to illustrate control, who is in control of who and becoming a hero means breaking free of ourselves as ourselves are often times our own worst enemy. But again, thematically its about freedom, not violence. The Anti Hero refuses to be constrained by the debt based society nor be a sheep in how culture molds our behavior. The purpose of these characters is supposed to help the audience realize to step outside of themselves, to find another dimension of themselves and be their own hero and not worry about approval, moral or otherwise. That's freedom.

@ashachanta Жыл бұрын

Sai Kumar in Prasthanam, a Telugu movie.

@SL4PSH0CK Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I can't download the video since I watch essays during lunch or dinner.

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

That's fine!

@xtYao 5 ай бұрын

Can't believe you classify Rorchach as "ANTI-hero". He is the purest of pure hero.

@LarsPop-Tartus Жыл бұрын

It sure about some of this - to me the anti-hero is ultimately a hero not just an understandable prick

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

👌

@RogerDeakins349 Жыл бұрын

*_Is a Cinematographer meant to work in film sets or he can become a news cameraman, tell me please, I wanna be one.😢_*

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

if someone's a cinematographer they probably wouldn't start working as a news cameraman

@dhruvurs9890 Жыл бұрын

Anti heroes are so relevant in this time considering the fact that 3 years ago there was a pandemic and there was a lot of angst!! Some people feel like anti heroes because it feels like so much has affected them in many ways and want people to sympathize for them at least even if the actions or thoughts they have may not be right!!

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

Antiheroes are definitely a favorite these days

@akira1712 Жыл бұрын

My favorites are Travis bickle and Alex delarge

@StudioBinder Жыл бұрын

👌👌

@Seasonal-Shadow_4674 11 ай бұрын

No way in hell Alex DeLarge is an anti hero, dude is scum of the earth

@gabrielzattoni6511 4 ай бұрын

Can Alex DeLarge, from Clockwork Orange, be considered an antihero?

@badhonsamaddar Жыл бұрын

In a scene where two people are talking, is one person's entire speech and expression shortened at once?? Then the other person's words and expressions, finally fixed in editing ? Please 🥺🙏 tell me sir, Or Upload a video about this type of Scene.... Request From India 🇮🇳💖🙏

@ComeAlongKay 9 ай бұрын

I like this voice actor.

@fritzjoseph5378 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I saw the anti hero type like in film like uncharted, blue streak or pirates of caraibes seems so much appreciable that the truly good guys on the movie start being the actual bad guy ... What do you think about that ? Should be good if you go deeper in the subject like that. ;)