Bored with the Same Old Superheroes, Here are 5 Best Anti-Hero Films You Must Watch

Kapanlagi.com - Usually, superhero films are often watched during childhood because the main character is considered to always be good and hold the ideals of a superhero. Unlike the Anti-Hero who has values that are the opposite of a hero.

Although both are protagonists and portrayed as characters on the good side, they do not always do good and are not hesitant to eliminate anyone to achieve their goals. Well, here are 5 recommendations of Anti-Hero films for you to watch and get to know the Anti-Hero characters in films better.

1. John Wick

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Keanu Reeves fans must be familiar with the 3 series films he starred in, namely JOHN WICK, JOHN WICK 2, and the latest one, JOHN WICK 3. This film tells the story of John Wick, played by Keanu Reeves, who decides to retire from the mafia world after marrying his wife.

Unfortunately, his wife had to pass away due to a chronic illness she suffered from. Before her departure, his wife gave John Wick a dog to accompany him. Unfortunately, he also had to lose his dog because it was killed by a group of Russian gangsters who wanted to steal his car.

Feeling heartbroken because his dog was the only thing left by his wife, he, who had decided to retire, finally returned to take revenge on the death of his wife's dog. John Wick's journey continues as he meets big mafias and people from his past, making him have to deal with people who want to get rid of him.

2. Birds of Prey

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BIRDS OF PREY tells the story of an Anti-Hero named Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), who is known as the lover of Joker. In this film, she is depicted as separating from Joker and starting to engage in criminal activities such as killing and destroying many places.

One day, a woman named Cassandra Cain is pursued by a man named Black Mask, who is after her for stealing his precious diamond. Cassandra is then saved by Harley Quinn, who teams up with Huntress, Black Canary, and police officer Renee Montoya. Released in 2020, BIRDS OF PREY is a highly anticipated film following the success of the film JOKER in 2019.

3. Maleficent

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The first film, released in 2014, stars Angelina Jolie as a witch who curses a kingdom and curses the baby of a king. She does this out of heartbreak after being betrayed by her first love in order to obtain the throne and power in the kingdom. She curses the baby named Aurora to sleep until she turns 16.

Over time, she develops a close and special relationship with Aurora. And she even protects her from anything. The second film, released in 2019, tells a more intimate bond between Maleficent and Aurora, who sees her as a mother. 

4. Deadpool

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DEADPOOL tells the story of a man named Wade Wilson, played by Ryan Reynolds, who is dying from cancer and tries to find a cure for his illness. He undergoes an experiment that promises to heal him and give him superpowers. However, it instead disfigures his face and leaves him lacking confidence to meet his loved one.

He eventually uses his newfound powers to become a mercenary for hire, helping those in need. He also seeks revenge on the superhero experiment that left him physically scarred and saves people from becoming victims. The film was released in 2016 and directed by Tim Miller. 

5. Logan

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The closing film of the WOLVERINE story is an anti-hero film that tells the story of a fierce mutant with adamantium claws. In the film, he also joins the X-Men to suppress criminal activities. Unfortunately, he is a reckless anti-hero character.

He is not hesitant to kill anyone who stands in his way, speaks rudely, and even enjoys playing with women. However, what can make the audience like his character is the change in Logan's character over time, becoming better and no longer behaving rudely. He even bravely protects the people around him. 

This article was written by: Aditia Lestari

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