Movie/Television Characters That Weren't As Bad Off As They Thought.
By Edtrader Oct. 3rd, 2021
A good character is one that is in a situation they don't want to be in. Or they have some sort of a problem or goal in the movie. Sometimes characters really don't have that big of a problem. And the answer to their troubles is right in front of them.
A good character is one that is in a situation they don't want to be in. Or they have some sort of a problem or goal in the movie. Sometimes characters really don't have that big of a problem. And the answer to their troubles is right in front of them.
#7. Juice – Sons Of Anarchy.
Problem: In Season 4, the Sons faced some new foes in Agent Potter and a new sheriff. Little did the sheriff know that he was hired for a specific reason. As an officer with much experience with gangs, he was placed under the control of Agent Potter. With a little trickery, the sheriff has no choice but to comply. Potter instructed the sheriff to arrest Juice with the hopes he would turn rat. Once in, the sheriff shows Juice that he knows he's really half black. And if he didn't help out, that information would be turned over to Clay Morrow and the guys. Fearing for his life, Juice goes along, and all hell comes down on him for it.
The Consequence: The club would kill him.
What Happens: Juice is told to bring in a block of cocaine from a deal the Sons had going down. He had to kill a member who saw him with the block. After having to tell lies after lies, his inner turmoil got so bad that he even ended up trying to kill himself. Towards the end of the show, he became an Asian sex toy in prison just to earn back some favor with the club.
How he wasn't in that much trouble: All he had to do was sit down with the club and tell them what was going on. The fact that he was half black wouldn't have mattered. The Sons weren't a good-ole-boys white-only club. Juice himself says, and the club knows, that he's Latino. With a name like Juan Carlos and by his looks, you can tell he's Latino. So, he has already broken the race boundaries. The Sons had a healthy relationship with the local black and Latino gangs. Often doing business together.
Further proving that color didn't matter as much is how the Sons stood up to a White Power group. One that told them not to do business with 'color'. Not long after Juice's ordeal, the Sons even welcomed a black man as a full member.
Problem: In Season 4, the Sons faced some new foes in Agent Potter and a new sheriff. Little did the sheriff know that he was hired for a specific reason. As an officer with much experience with gangs, he was placed under the control of Agent Potter. With a little trickery, the sheriff has no choice but to comply. Potter instructed the sheriff to arrest Juice with the hopes he would turn rat. Once in, the sheriff shows Juice that he knows he's really half black. And if he didn't help out, that information would be turned over to Clay Morrow and the guys. Fearing for his life, Juice goes along, and all hell comes down on him for it.
The Consequence: The club would kill him.
What Happens: Juice is told to bring in a block of cocaine from a deal the Sons had going down. He had to kill a member who saw him with the block. After having to tell lies after lies, his inner turmoil got so bad that he even ended up trying to kill himself. Towards the end of the show, he became an Asian sex toy in prison just to earn back some favor with the club.
How he wasn't in that much trouble: All he had to do was sit down with the club and tell them what was going on. The fact that he was half black wouldn't have mattered. The Sons weren't a good-ole-boys white-only club. Juice himself says, and the club knows, that he's Latino. With a name like Juan Carlos and by his looks, you can tell he's Latino. So, he has already broken the race boundaries. The Sons had a healthy relationship with the local black and Latino gangs. Often doing business together.
Further proving that color didn't matter as much is how the Sons stood up to a White Power group. One that told them not to do business with 'color'. Not long after Juice's ordeal, the Sons even welcomed a black man as a full member.
#6. Another 48 hours.
Problem: Another 48 Hours, the character of Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) is in hot water after years of chasing the Iceman. Who he claims is the biggest drug dealer in the state. But the problem is that no one believes him, nor is there any evidence. Tracking down what he believes to be a hired hit connected to the Iceman. As he attempts to arrest those involved, it turns into a shootout that leaves the suspect dead. But there's no evidence that the suspect had a gun. Now the Department of Internal Affairs wants Cates charged that it was unjustified.
The consequence: He will be brought up on charges and tried in court. Which at a police hearing, the judge sees that there is enough evidence to proceed further.
What happens: Jack finds the picture of his old friend Reggie Hammond among the shooter's things. Finding out he's the target. Jack picks up Reggie, and they go out on the hunt. Going through 40 hours of hell. Shootings, car chases, a blown-up Porsche, bar fights, etc.
How he wasn't in that much trouble: Reggie tells Jack that he's surprised he wasn't put this altogether. Why did the Iceman want Reggie dead? It's because he has seen the iceman. And now that he is out on parole... he's a problem. Jack overlooked the fact that he should have brought Reggie into his hearing. Giving him some weight in the fact that he's not crazy.
Secondly, at the end of the movie, Reggie correctly points out the Iceman, Byron James. In the course of the movie, Jack is told several times to come into the station. But no, he's running around on the streets with Reggie. Chasing down old girlfriends of the Iceman's hired guns Trying to find who and where exactly the Iceman is.
If he had simply gone into the police station... Reggie could have pointed out the Iceman!
Problem: Another 48 Hours, the character of Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) is in hot water after years of chasing the Iceman. Who he claims is the biggest drug dealer in the state. But the problem is that no one believes him, nor is there any evidence. Tracking down what he believes to be a hired hit connected to the Iceman. As he attempts to arrest those involved, it turns into a shootout that leaves the suspect dead. But there's no evidence that the suspect had a gun. Now the Department of Internal Affairs wants Cates charged that it was unjustified.
The consequence: He will be brought up on charges and tried in court. Which at a police hearing, the judge sees that there is enough evidence to proceed further.
What happens: Jack finds the picture of his old friend Reggie Hammond among the shooter's things. Finding out he's the target. Jack picks up Reggie, and they go out on the hunt. Going through 40 hours of hell. Shootings, car chases, a blown-up Porsche, bar fights, etc.
How he wasn't in that much trouble: Reggie tells Jack that he's surprised he wasn't put this altogether. Why did the Iceman want Reggie dead? It's because he has seen the iceman. And now that he is out on parole... he's a problem. Jack overlooked the fact that he should have brought Reggie into his hearing. Giving him some weight in the fact that he's not crazy.
Secondly, at the end of the movie, Reggie correctly points out the Iceman, Byron James. In the course of the movie, Jack is told several times to come into the station. But no, he's running around on the streets with Reggie. Chasing down old girlfriends of the Iceman's hired guns Trying to find who and where exactly the Iceman is.
If he had simply gone into the police station... Reggie could have pointed out the Iceman!
#5. Freddy's Nightmare Mirror.
Problem: Nightmare On Elm Street 5 Freddy Kruger wants to kill Alice and her friends. Which Freddy succeeds in killing all but one of them.
The Consquence: Death!
What Happens: Alice has a daydream in the kitchen about her friend's death. Which becomes real, so after surviving Part 4, she knows it's Freddy. She gathers her friends to tell them what's going on. After not really believing her, they go about their normal ways. And Freddy slices up their dreams. Her friend Evon finally believes her and tries to find the ghost of Freddy's mother. In the final nightmare fight, Alice has to save not only herself but also the future six-year-old version of her unborn child. Freddy is just about to kill Alice when Freddy's mom tells the child to use its powers to kill him. So, Alice was really saved this time around.
How she wasn't in that much trouble: Alice defeated Freddy in Part 4. When she hears a song from the dream children. And she realizes that evil can't see itself, or it will die. So, she grabs some glass, Freddy sees his reflection, and he becomes hamburger meat. But in this sequel, she doesn't even try it. You wake up in a dream with whatever you have on. So, take a few sleeping pills and carry some mirrors in your pockets.
Problem: Nightmare On Elm Street 5 Freddy Kruger wants to kill Alice and her friends. Which Freddy succeeds in killing all but one of them.
The Consquence: Death!
What Happens: Alice has a daydream in the kitchen about her friend's death. Which becomes real, so after surviving Part 4, she knows it's Freddy. She gathers her friends to tell them what's going on. After not really believing her, they go about their normal ways. And Freddy slices up their dreams. Her friend Evon finally believes her and tries to find the ghost of Freddy's mother. In the final nightmare fight, Alice has to save not only herself but also the future six-year-old version of her unborn child. Freddy is just about to kill Alice when Freddy's mom tells the child to use its powers to kill him. So, Alice was really saved this time around.
How she wasn't in that much trouble: Alice defeated Freddy in Part 4. When she hears a song from the dream children. And she realizes that evil can't see itself, or it will die. So, she grabs some glass, Freddy sees his reflection, and he becomes hamburger meat. But in this sequel, she doesn't even try it. You wake up in a dream with whatever you have on. So, take a few sleeping pills and carry some mirrors in your pockets.
#4. Dutch - Predator.
Problem: In the movie Predator, Dutch is running low on men and ammo. Many miles away from a chopper. And has a large killer alien on his back. All of this points to a harsh death, just like the Jim Hopper team before him.
The Consequence: Death.
What Happens: After his team is wiped out, he is without a gun. But he has a few packs of gun powder. He uses that and some spears he has made. After enticing the predator, the fight is on. He almost dies if it weren't for a tree trunk he has hidden in a trap.
How he wasn't in that much trouble: The girl Anna never gets attacked by the alien. Dutch says out loud what is true about the alien. It only hunts and kills what's armed. He explains it to the girl, saying she was unarmed and no sport. (This point is also made in Part 2). A few moments later, she picks up a gun to fire at the Predator.
When this moment happens, Dutch kicks it out her hand. And of course, she is able to escape with no problem. At that point, all he had to do was dump all his guns and weapons. And made his way to the chopper as well. Secondly, he finds out that mud can make him invisible to the alien. The alien is within 5 feet of him and just walks off. So, mud up and get the hell outta there!
Problem: In the movie Predator, Dutch is running low on men and ammo. Many miles away from a chopper. And has a large killer alien on his back. All of this points to a harsh death, just like the Jim Hopper team before him.
The Consequence: Death.
What Happens: After his team is wiped out, he is without a gun. But he has a few packs of gun powder. He uses that and some spears he has made. After enticing the predator, the fight is on. He almost dies if it weren't for a tree trunk he has hidden in a trap.
How he wasn't in that much trouble: The girl Anna never gets attacked by the alien. Dutch says out loud what is true about the alien. It only hunts and kills what's armed. He explains it to the girl, saying she was unarmed and no sport. (This point is also made in Part 2). A few moments later, she picks up a gun to fire at the Predator.
When this moment happens, Dutch kicks it out her hand. And of course, she is able to escape with no problem. At that point, all he had to do was dump all his guns and weapons. And made his way to the chopper as well. Secondly, he finds out that mud can make him invisible to the alien. The alien is within 5 feet of him and just walks off. So, mud up and get the hell outta there!
#3. Ferris Bueller.
Problem: Bueller, Bueller, Bueller. The tale of a boy that for dumb reasons seems unhappy with life. The whole movie is about his day out on the town to relieve some stress and let loose. Like most teens he has no idea what real life problems are. But the one thread that stands out is he doesn't have a car while his sister does.
The Consequence: If caught by his parents he's grounded. And if he's caught by the school he's suspended.
What Happens: He fools the school into thinking his girlfriend's grandmother died. And that she has to leave school. And his best friend Cameron who really was sick at home. He has them running around town with no real goal in mind. Except for the fact they must make sure that Cameron's dad gets his car back in one piece.
How he wasn't in that much trouble: He lives in a big house with caring but easily pushed over parents. Ferris should just shut up and take a look at what he has. Including the bad-ass Emulator II synth he uses to pull off 'sick' sounds. Retailing at almost 8,000 bucks in the mid-80s. Selling that thing would raise a pretty penny towards a car. Later on, his mother mentions she is gonna buy him a car from the money off of this new deal.
But who has the real problem is not Ferris but Cameron. In his last scene some long standing tension and rage towards his father finally reaches an outburst. Cameron just kicks the sh*t out of his dad's car. Leading to it crashing out of the garage and creamed downhill. So, Cameron has the problem of dealing with his dad over why his car worth thousands and thousands is destroyed.
Problem: Bueller, Bueller, Bueller. The tale of a boy that for dumb reasons seems unhappy with life. The whole movie is about his day out on the town to relieve some stress and let loose. Like most teens he has no idea what real life problems are. But the one thread that stands out is he doesn't have a car while his sister does.
The Consequence: If caught by his parents he's grounded. And if he's caught by the school he's suspended.
What Happens: He fools the school into thinking his girlfriend's grandmother died. And that she has to leave school. And his best friend Cameron who really was sick at home. He has them running around town with no real goal in mind. Except for the fact they must make sure that Cameron's dad gets his car back in one piece.
How he wasn't in that much trouble: He lives in a big house with caring but easily pushed over parents. Ferris should just shut up and take a look at what he has. Including the bad-ass Emulator II synth he uses to pull off 'sick' sounds. Retailing at almost 8,000 bucks in the mid-80s. Selling that thing would raise a pretty penny towards a car. Later on, his mother mentions she is gonna buy him a car from the money off of this new deal.
But who has the real problem is not Ferris but Cameron. In his last scene some long standing tension and rage towards his father finally reaches an outburst. Cameron just kicks the sh*t out of his dad's car. Leading to it crashing out of the garage and creamed downhill. So, Cameron has the problem of dealing with his dad over why his car worth thousands and thousands is destroyed.
#2. Craig and Smokey – Friday.
Problem: In 1995's Friday, Smokey and Craig end up owing the local drug dealer Big Worm 200 bucks. It's kind of sad that Craig tells his sister they owe Worm 200 bucks and is turned down. Craig almost had it as his girlfriend was a hand away. But Felicia walked by, and tires squealed as did his girlfriend's cuss words. Two really deep scenes followed that taught the lessons of the film. One where smokey gives this, I'll get dealt with dramatic scene. Then a father-son lesson scene where guns are not good is the point.
The Consequence: It's get the 200 or caps go in asses.
What Happens: Unable to gather the money, they end up being shot at and chased. Then Craig has to fight a nearly 7-foot-tall monster. Just to steal the 200 that Debo had stolen earlier.
How they weren't in that much trouble: In the scene where Smokey meets up with Big Worm, he had tried to fool him. By counting out 100 dollars and then flipping it over to recount it. So that's half the money right there. Later, the character of Hector buys some weed off of Smokey. So, he made up more of the debt then. Plus, it shows he has more weed.
With the 100 in cash, the money from the weed sale, and whatever bud he had left, they didn't need two hundred dollars. A quick trip to pawn a toaster or something, and it's on to Saturday.
Problem: In 1995's Friday, Smokey and Craig end up owing the local drug dealer Big Worm 200 bucks. It's kind of sad that Craig tells his sister they owe Worm 200 bucks and is turned down. Craig almost had it as his girlfriend was a hand away. But Felicia walked by, and tires squealed as did his girlfriend's cuss words. Two really deep scenes followed that taught the lessons of the film. One where smokey gives this, I'll get dealt with dramatic scene. Then a father-son lesson scene where guns are not good is the point.
The Consequence: It's get the 200 or caps go in asses.
What Happens: Unable to gather the money, they end up being shot at and chased. Then Craig has to fight a nearly 7-foot-tall monster. Just to steal the 200 that Debo had stolen earlier.
How they weren't in that much trouble: In the scene where Smokey meets up with Big Worm, he had tried to fool him. By counting out 100 dollars and then flipping it over to recount it. So that's half the money right there. Later, the character of Hector buys some weed off of Smokey. So, he made up more of the debt then. Plus, it shows he has more weed.
With the 100 in cash, the money from the weed sale, and whatever bud he had left, they didn't need two hundred dollars. A quick trip to pawn a toaster or something, and it's on to Saturday.
#1. Back To The Future II.
Problem: Part II picks up with Doc returning from 2015, and there's a serious issue at hand. Marty's son, in the future, gets arrested. So, they must go to the future and stop this for good.
The Consequence: It changes the course of his family's life.
What Happens: They are successful, but in turn they severely changed the world they come back to in 1985. The main bad guy, Biff, used the time machine to deliver a sports almanac to a 1955 version of himself. That 1955 Biff uses it to gain great fortune and turns the little town into a sinful Las Vegas rip off. He kills Marty's father and entraps his mom into marriage.
How he wasn't in that much trouble: Part 1, Marty Mcfly returns to 1985 from 1955, and he learns that Doc Brown did indeed read the note. The one that said he was gonna get killed by terrorist. Doc reveals he wore a bullet proof vest, and its problem solved. Doc and Marty didn't need to go to 2015. Doc just had to make sure that Marty is still alive in 2015. Now that Marty knows in 1985, he can just wait 30 years and do something about it. Just like Doc waited 30 years and wore a vest.
Problem: Part II picks up with Doc returning from 2015, and there's a serious issue at hand. Marty's son, in the future, gets arrested. So, they must go to the future and stop this for good.
The Consequence: It changes the course of his family's life.
What Happens: They are successful, but in turn they severely changed the world they come back to in 1985. The main bad guy, Biff, used the time machine to deliver a sports almanac to a 1955 version of himself. That 1955 Biff uses it to gain great fortune and turns the little town into a sinful Las Vegas rip off. He kills Marty's father and entraps his mom into marriage.
How he wasn't in that much trouble: Part 1, Marty Mcfly returns to 1985 from 1955, and he learns that Doc Brown did indeed read the note. The one that said he was gonna get killed by terrorist. Doc reveals he wore a bullet proof vest, and its problem solved. Doc and Marty didn't need to go to 2015. Doc just had to make sure that Marty is still alive in 2015. Now that Marty knows in 1985, he can just wait 30 years and do something about it. Just like Doc waited 30 years and wore a vest.