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#10: Sarah Whittle
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“Jumanji” (1995) What are you supposed to do when your friend is suddenly trapped inside a living board game? The instructions were rather unclear in this movie centered around a board game that has very real life consequences. For Sarah Whittle, that answer was clear– run for her life and try to find help. Unfortunately, no one believes her, and it’s even implied that she was put onto medication in response to telling others about the event. Eventually, she is convinced that what she experienced didn’t happen at all. That is, until almost 30 years later when her friend Alan is suddenly freed from the game. It just goes to show that sometimes adults should listen to kids more often before quickly jumping to conclusions – even if what they say sounds ridiculous.
#9: Marty Mikalski
“The Cabin in the Woods” (2011) If your friend started telling you about strange things occurring during your camping trip, would you believe them? When it comes to this satirical horror film, that answer is a resounding “no”. From the beginning, Marty is written off as nothing but a stoner. However, he is the only one able to see beyond the showrunner’s ruse. He notices several things to be suspicious about– such as his friends suddenly acting differently and questioning them when they suddenly decide to split up. However, his friends ignore these discoveries, ultimately leading to their demise. The biggest discovery by far is when he finds a camera hidden in a lamp– and this time, his suspicions are confirmed when the showrunners send someone to kill him for his discovery.
#8: Paul Finch
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“American Pie 2” (2001) Some things never change, and Finch’s love for Stifler’s mom is definitely one of those things. Riding high from his success in the first film, Finch sets out to seduce his friend’s mother once more. Believing himself to be an expert after reading a book on Tantra, he’s determined that he will succeed– even though Stifler fights him at every turn. He is so sure of this happening that he practices Tantra all throughout the movie. Even when it looks bleak, Finch never gives up, although he does wonder if he should move on to someone else. Eventually, that patience ends up rewarding him when she comes back for him right before they leave– proving that good things do come to those who wait.
#7: Jonah Robert Skinner
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“Ratatouille” (2007) If there’s one character we didn’t want to be proven right, it’s Skinner from “Ratatouille”. In this Disney classic, Skinner is suspicious when his supposedly incompetent employee, Linguini, reveals himself to be a master chef. This suspicion morphs into obsession when he catches a glimpse of a rat inside Linguini’s hat, revealing who was behind the delicious food. This revelation begins to drive Skinner mad as he tries to catch them in the act. Eventually, it becomes all he cares about– but when he attempts to tell others, they only look at him as though he’s crazy. Even after he’s fired, he does everything in his power to reveal the truth. Unfortunately for our heroes, he was successful, resulting in the restaurant being shut down.
#6: Harold Crick
“Stranger Than Fiction” (2006) Not many of us would know what to do if we suddenly heard a voice in our heads. The same can be said for Harold Crick; a man suddenly plagued by a voice narrating his actions– including one that seemingly seals his fate. He attempts to go to a psychiatrist, but when he tries explaining that the voice is a narration, the psychiatrist doesn’t believe him and instead diagnoses him with schizophrenia. Harold knows that conclusion is wrong, and so the doctor recommends him to a literature theory professor. The professor ultimately confirms Harold’s fears– that he is a character being controlled by an author, and all he can do is live out the rest of his story. Oddly enough, it’s the first time he truly feels free.
#5: The Ghostbusters
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“Ghostbusters” (1984) Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how qualified someone is in their field– some people will never take them seriously. No movie character understands this sentiment quite like Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler. Despite being experts in their fields, the parapsychology professors - and later Winston Zeddemore - constantly fight to be taken seriously by their peers. Walter Peck is one of their most notable dissenters. Set on shutting their titular paranormal investigation and elimination service down entirely, the Environmental Protection Agency Inspector even went so far as to accuse them of being conmen. From being fired to being arrested, the Ghostbusters are put through the ringer before they can finally prove that they have always been correct. When the mayor finally allows them to help eliminate the ghost, they jump at the opportunity. Their dissenter– now quiet– has no choice but to believe them as he finally sees the ghost for himself.
#4: Buddy the Elf [aka Buddy Hobbs]
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“Elf” (2003) When Buddy The Elf went to New York City to find his father, he never could have expected that no one would believe he was an elf. While trying to spread Christmas cheer, he desperately tries to convince everyone he meets that he is from the North Pole and that he works for Santa. He doesn’t understand much about the real world, but what he does know is that everyone needs a dose of Christmas magic– especially his father. Despite his father’s attempts at getting him to act more “normal”, Buddy refuses and chooses to stay true to himself. His kind heart and genuine nature allow him to make friends despite his quirks, and when Santa needs to be saved, they all - Walter Hobbs included - step in to help.
#3: Emmett "Doc" Brown
“Back to the Future” (1985) When it comes to brilliant, yet eccentric characters, Doc from “Back To The Future” is one of the best. While brilliant, he also follows strict rules so that he doesn’t cause any damage while time traveling. When he thinks these rules have been broken, he normally overreacts. However, Marty knows that the rules have to be broken to save Doc’s life. After Doc reads a letter warning him about what will happen to him in the future, he panics. On impulse, Doc rips the letter up, sealing his fate. When Marty gets back to 1985, he runs to Doc– only to find that he’s wearing a bulletproof vest; and still has the letter from 1955. Sometimes, it’s okay to break the rules– even if they’re related to time travel.
#2: Kate Dibiasky & Randall Mindy
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“Don’t Look Up” (2021) Upon learning that the world is going to end, it makes sense that there would be a few skeptics. However, in this satirical catastrophe film, astronomy professor and PHD student Randall Mindy and Kate DiBlasky respectively have more than a couple detractors— in this case, pretty much the whole world is against them. Despite their best attempts to convince everyone that an earth-ending comet will strike, they are constantly ignored, especially once a billionaire comes up with a plan to destroy and mine it. Even when that plan fails, people still refuse to listen to the scientists– that is, until the comet enters orbit. Once people see for themselves that the comet is real, their tune starts to change as they realize they were wrong the entire time. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. Marvin Boggs, “Red” (2010) He Knows the Government Is Tracking Him after Being in an Experiment for Years Crazy Carl, “Sonic the Hedgehog” (2020) Carl Is the Only One Who Knows of Sonic’s Existence at the Beginning of the Film Honey Mustard, “Sausage Party” (2016) He’s the Only One Who Knows the True Fate of the Food Once They Leave the Grocery Store Brandon, “Galaxy Quest” (1999) This SuperFan Believes That the Show Is 100% Real Mr. Willard Tweedy, “Chicken Run” (2000) The Farm Owner Knows the Chickens Are Hatching a Plan to Escape
#1: Truman Burbank
“The Truman Show” (1998) Truman Burbank is a man with a normal, almost mundane life– that is, until a cinematography light suddenly falls from the sky, which leads him to begin questioning his life for the first time ever. At first, his suspicions are low enough to ignore. However, when he hears a member of the production crew talking about him through his radio, he realizes that something is amiss. From that point on, he begins to think people are watching him, despite people he knows telling him differently. It all comes to a head when he confronts the woman he believed to be his wife, and she breaks character– kickstarting Truman’s journey into eventually discovering his whole life was actually a show. Although this was the answer Truman was looking for; with it came the realization that his life was a lie.
