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
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.
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.
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.
@@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."
@@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.
@@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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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".
Jinx, hands down. Everything she does is to either to show she is capable, she is worthy of love,to be respected and to be recognized. When Silco tried to help her the same way he overcame his trauma,he just did not know the right way for Jinx. So Jinx also adopted the need to be feared
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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
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.
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!!
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!!
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.
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")
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!!
Personally I consider Walter White an anti-hero only initially. His arc is from anti-hero towards main villain. My definition of a villain is someone who in the context of the story causes negative change. Initially Walt does bad things because he sees no alternative. He commits crimes to pay for his treatment and provide for his family. But as Walt's actions get worse, he starts damaging his own family. Plus, he no longer has the external need to commit crimes. He has enough money to just quit. But his ego gets in the way of doing so. Even though Walt gets a semi-redemption in the last episode, he is pretty much his own worst enemy.
OK this shows that the deeper I get into this video the more you guys don’t get the point of what an antihero really is so think about an antihero like this someone who does the right thing for selfish reasons. I know for a fact the guy from Chronicle is not a antihero as you see through the movie, he slowly becomes corrupted and cruel, starting to become the very bully he hated.
I think of an antihero as someone who does bad things for “good” reasons, or good things for the wrong reasons. Some of the ones in this video are just villains or grey morally, imo. But yeah, it’s a blurry line
thinking of anti hero, means for thinking of Asterix the gaul, thinking a bit of Rorschach ( but for me is Rorschach the only hero in the Movie/Comic, neither the other survivors... thinking of June Osborne and Serena Waterford both are Heroes and Antiheroes at the same time for me... Thinking of Michael Burnham in ST Discovery, also the Empress Georgio Phillipa... I think in a Good Story is a good Written AntiHero just the Cream Whip on the Ice Cream...
Belfort isn't an antihero. He's a straight villian. Like D-Fens in Falling Down. Just because the villian is the primary POV, they aren't per se heroes of any sort.
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
Please do Anti Villain next time please...I always confused between Anti hero and Anti Villain
Villain - Putin
Hero - Zelensky
AntiHero - Prigozhin
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.
Lies again? Always Him Just Villain
"I'm not locked here with you, you are locked here with me!"
the goosebumps
Rorschach is awesome
Where is the posh British guy? :( Miss him
That's what I was just thinking. I'm wondering if I even care to watch this video now.
That posh guy brings élan to all Studio Binder videos. Please bring him back.
This is like non alcoholic beer
yea
@@ZephZero ha ha ha!
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.
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.
@@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."
@@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.
@@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.
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
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.
BoJack Horseman is a great example!
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.
I love it how Anti-Hero has careless.
StudioBinder always makes top tier content 👍🏾
Cheers!
Great video. Nobody is perfect, but you guys certainly getting closer to perfection with each video.
That's the goal!
The first anti hero :
The fistful of dollars 1964
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.
Thanks for watching!
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!
Any favorite examples?
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
@@Enzini772 Todd was the best part of Bojack imo. But honestly this is such a smart video idea too!
Here I got what I needed. Your notification is like blessings.
Enjoy!
Have literally been holding my breath waiting for this video…
Some of these insights apply directly to a character I need help with.
Happy writing!
Wow you have amazing lung capacity then
@@j.a.weishaupt1748 haha yes, I did say literally…
I should have said ‘figuratively’
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.
Cheers!
I wouldn't put Kevin Spacey on a pedestal, let alone mass shooters.
@@ir8free I didn't mention Kevin Spacey.
Thanks for it. Been waiting!!! ;-)
Oh and for the ones asking: the song in the beginning is Confusion by New Order
No, it is Darude - Sandstorm.
Hope you like it!
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
That’s until the last episode where he chooses to go back for his sister.
@@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.
Learned a lot. Thank you for the beautiful editing, soft voiceover.
Glad you liked it :)
Great video as always StudioBinder, I appreciate the effort that goes into these videos, keep em coming!
Thanks for watching!
Always in love with the narrative content. Thank you SB team!!
Thanks for watching!
Fargo the series also has a very good example of anti-heros from both end of spectrum racing towards each other.
And the movie as well obviously, although Marge, the main character is not an anti-hero
Good call!
What have you done? Where is the suave?
It never left
Thanos and Skywalker are antagonists, the driving opposing force of the protagonists, like in this case the avengers and Obi-wan.
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.
Nice!
Boromir was barely a protagonist in _Fellowship_ , let alone an antihero, but died heroically.
What happen to the old voice
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I always thought of the anti-hero as someone who does good things, but not necessarily good reasons.
Maybe I got it wrong.
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.
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.
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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?
They do provide a nice foil to heroes
Where's the British guy?:(
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@@StudioBinder oh, well I will be waiting for his comeback
I love anti-hero so much, they so independent character with the truth, good - evil kind of silly.
It's compelling for sure
i asked for this video a few weeks ago & im so happy its here!!!!!
Hope you like it!
I've always been partial to the antihero Riddick, especially in Pitch Black.
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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".
Hey studiobinder would it be possible to put the movie title when showing clips of said movies
They always shows the movie title at the bottom corner of the clips in less opacity....it is not that much noticeable...
They show up on the bottom left corner as the film appears!
My ears are missing mr smooth British voice
He'll be back!
Jinx, hands down. Everything she does is to either to show she is capable, she is worthy of love,to be respected and to be recognized. When Silco tried to help her the same way he overcame his trauma,he just did not know the right way for Jinx. So Jinx also adopted the need to be feared
I look forward to these videos ❤
we look forward to everyone watching them!
Awesome channel with awesome content
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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.
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Need someone to make a.list of all the movies and time stamps
Name of the movie appears with the shot!
In this age, we can heavily relate to the anti-hero. Such an amazing cinematic character that, when done right, it resonates with everyone.
Some of the best characters ever written!
hence mass shootings
Creeps like Kevin Spacey plays a toxic antihero.
Great video once again! Yall are Killin it!
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Anti-heroes are very interesting to watch, it's a very good opportunity win an oscar for acting.
haha true
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.
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.
Good points!
Recently, Alluri sita ramaraju(RAM CHARAN) from RRR is the best presentation of an anti-hero.
true ! rrr is my favourite film and ss rajamoli done has job very well
Kid movie
Good suggestion!
So cool you're using John's quotes. Love your stuff.
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.
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I’m a Anti Hero
I need that British guy back
He's still working with us!
@@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.
You need to pay attention, this aint asmr
Said no one of any sense ever.
Feel like you’re definitely American. Americans praise nearly anything British no matter it’s quality. It’s like a self hate thing.
Anti heroes are the king of the movies and the world!!
The cool kids of cinema 😎
Honestly anti heroes are becoming the new Gary Stus/Mary sues because of how much praise and romanticized they are.
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.
Good example!
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.
It's not just the point of view; the POV we're following could be a villain's like Alex in A Clockwork Orange
Some of my favorite anti-heroes are Megamind, Gru of Minions, Constantine, Loki, Hellboy, Deadpool, Hancock, Riddick, Maleficent...
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
Those two are more villains, but perhaps a case can be made for being antiheroes
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.
Love the vid!, grat stuff, would prefer the other usual voice actor tho
He's working on more vids with us!
@@StudioBinder Great!, I can't point out exactly what it is but that voice is incredible
WE NEED THE ENGLISH VOICE
He'll be back!
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!!
Perfectly put!
Thanks!
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
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!!
Travis Bickle is one of the great classic examples 👌
I like the Dude in Big Lebowski. But is it an Anti-Hero? I am not sure…
I don't think he was labeled as anti-hero
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Glad you liked it!
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.
I can’t listen to this without the British narrator
He'll be back soon!
Loved the blood rave at the start
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always love your content, kudos, but i love the narrator with the deep voice
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He's working on more vids with us!
Oh wow, I see Chronicle in the intro
Yup!
Half the characters in the thumbnail aren't anti heroes, they're just straight up evil.
It sure about some of this - to me the anti-hero is ultimately a hero not just an understandable prick
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You should do a video on joe from the series you, that’s a great study case
Thanks for the suggestion!
Can't believe you classify Rorchach as "ANTI-hero". He is the purest of pure hero.
*_Is a Cinematographer meant to work in film sets or he can become a news cameraman, tell me please, I wanna be one.😢_*
if someone's a cinematographer they probably wouldn't start working as a news cameraman
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")
Wolf of Wallstreet is one of my favorite movies.
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!!
Antiheroes are definitely a favorite these days
Great video - thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Unfortunately, I can't download the video since I watch essays during lunch or dinner.
That's fine!
Great episode
Personally I consider Walter White an anti-hero only initially. His arc is from anti-hero towards main villain. My definition of a villain is someone who in the context of the story causes negative change. Initially Walt does bad things because he sees no alternative. He commits crimes to pay for his treatment and provide for his family.
But as Walt's actions get worse, he starts damaging his own family. Plus, he no longer has the external need to commit crimes. He has enough money to just quit. But his ego gets in the way of doing so. Even though Walt gets a semi-redemption in the last episode, he is pretty much his own worst enemy.
yeah that was what made him compelling
Literally was watching Blade yesterday.
OK this shows that the deeper I get into this video the more you guys don’t get the point of what an antihero really is so think about an antihero like this someone who does the right thing for selfish reasons. I know for a fact the guy from Chronicle is not a antihero as you see through the movie, he slowly becomes corrupted and cruel, starting to become the very bully he hated.
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What you're describing isn't really the traditional definition of an anti hero. Check this part of the video out: 00:56
Can Alex DeLarge, from Clockwork Orange, be considered an antihero?
One thing that always bugged me (and it's kinda silly) is that Heisemnberg was a theoretical physicist IRL....
My favorites are Travis bickle and Alex delarge
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No way in hell Alex DeLarge is an anti hero, dude is scum of the earth
Walter White is not an anti-hero, he's more of an anti-villain.
I think of an antihero as someone who does bad things for “good” reasons, or good things for the wrong reasons. Some of the ones in this video are just villains or grey morally, imo. But yeah, it’s a blurry line
rorshak was the sweetest, most cuddly guy in that movie. i guess that really don't say much
For me the number 1 Antihero of all time is Snake Plissken
he was a good one!
thinking of anti hero, means for thinking of Asterix the gaul, thinking a bit of Rorschach ( but for me is Rorschach the only hero in the Movie/Comic, neither the other survivors...
thinking of June Osborne and Serena Waterford both are Heroes and Antiheroes at the same time for me... Thinking of Michael Burnham in ST Discovery, also the Empress Georgio Phillipa...
I think in a Good Story is a good Written AntiHero just the Cream Whip on the Ice Cream...
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Sai Kumar in Prasthanam, a Telugu movie.
I love Rick Sanchez becoming Anti-Hero not light hero. Yet he won how he destroy rick prime. Best confidence ever.
Belfort isn't an antihero. He's a straight villian. Like D-Fens in Falling Down. Just because the villian is the primary POV, they aren't per se heroes of any sort.
Well you got that right nobody is perfect
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i demand old guy!! 😂😂
He's still here!
Schrader created the 1st onscreen incel with Taxi Driver.
definitely the first famous one
Thanks for the vid! Anakin Skywalker for me is a good anti-hero. He's a cautionary tale for everyone.
There's a difference between an antihero in stories versus a true antihero. Look up, Academy Of Ideas "Antihero"