Least likable protagonist
#1
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Least likable protagonist
So I just watched "Inside Llewyn Davis" and it is the first and only Coen brothers movie I did not like. And I realized he reason is that the main character is completely and totally unlikable. I had no interest in him, didn't care what happened to him, and found him to be sort of a repugnant worthless human being. Maybe that was the point, but it just ruined it for me.
So I was wondering who else are candidates for least likable protagonist in a film?
So I was wondering who else are candidates for least likable protagonist in a film?
#4
DVD Talk Legend
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Leo's character in the Departed. Also Sharlto Copley and Matt Damon in District 9 and Elysium, respectively.
#6
DVD Talk Hero
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There wasn't one likable character in Bridesmaids and Kristen Wiig's character was by far the worst of the bunch.
#7
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
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Shia Labeouf in every film where he's the protagonist.
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#15
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I know the Star Wars saga was supposed to be about he rise and fall of Anakin, or whatever bullshit Lucas was spewing that particular week, but I've always considered Obi-Wan to be the protagonist in the prequels.
#16
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Well, if you're from below the Mason-Dixon line...
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#22
DVD Talk Legend
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The OP started with a Coen Bros. film, so immediately FARGO popped into my head. William Macy's character is pretty shifty. I guess some would argue that Francis McDormand's character is the protagonist, but I think Macy is more of the "lead" role.
#23
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How about the cast on American Hustle? are they likable?, Been meaning to check the film out but everytime I look at the box-cover... the crew just look like total shitheads...which turn me off to checking the film out.
#25
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Re: Least likable protagonist
They're all likable, IMHO, even the "jerky" ones have their charms.