Name As Many Characters As Possible To Get A Favorite Movie

For a movie character to be memorable they need to stand out. And it needs to be the right actor playing the part too! Imagine if Eric Stoltz, who was originally cast to play Marty McFly in Back to the Future, had played the role instead of Michael J. Fox? Would the character have been quite as memorable? Most likely not.

Let's face it, some movie characters are easy to forget. Maybe their story didn't resonate with us, maybe we didn't like their style or the way that they did things, but for whatever reason, we've already forgotten their name before the credits even start to roll.

The character's motives are also important. If they don't appear to have a strong motivation there's no reason for the viewer to root for them. Even a villain needs to have the right motivation to resonate with an audience.

All of this goes a long way in sorting the memorable characters from the lackluster ones who couldn't hold our attention.

Today we challenge our readers to name all these movie characters and at the end, we'll reveal which movie we think is their favorite. Ready to see if we can get it right? Then let's play!

Question 1

Who was the lead female character in the Fifty Shades movie trilogy?

In this steamy film series, a young college graduate meets a handsome millionaire businessman who has a few unusual tastes when it comes to hislove life. She tries to resist his advances at first but the way he treats her makes it difficult. What was the name of this character?

Question 2

Who did Leonardo DiCaprio play in Inception?

In this sci-fi flick, Leonardo DiCaprio played the role of a very special type of thief. Using a futuristic device he is able to enter into his target's dreams and steal valuable information straight from their subconscious, or even implant his own ideas. What was the name of his character?

Question 3

Who did Kate Winslet play in Titanic?

In James Cameron's epic 1997 romance disaster flick Kate Winslet played the lead female role alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. Winslet was so keen to star in this movie that she pestered Cameron for months before he finally agreed. And it paid off for her in a big way when the film became the highest-grossing movie of all time up to that point.

Question 4

Who was this character from Jurassic Park?

In this Steven Spielberg blockbuster, Jeff Goldblum (Independence Day, The Fly) played a smooth-talking mathematician; part of a team assembled to assess the viability of Jurassic Park. The parks creator does his best to convince them that the park is safe but this character wasn't so certain about that. What was his name?

Question 5

Who did Drew Barrymore play in E.T?

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was the highest-grossing film of the 1980's and is considered one of the greatest movies of all time. In this Steven Spielberg flick, a young boy befriends a cute alien who he needs to hide from his parents and the authorities. Who did Drew Barrymore play in this movie?

Question 6

Name Macaulay Culkin's character in Home Alone:

Macaulay Culkin made a name for himself when he starred in this 90's comedy flick which followed the story of a young kid who gets left alone at home when his family goes to Paris. While his mom frantically tries to make her way home, he fends for himself and fights off some would-be burglars. What was this characters name?

Question 7

Which character did Gary Sinise play in Forrest Gump?

In Forrest Gump, the title character meets loads of interesting people as he makes his way through life. This character, played by Gary Sinise, was one of them. During his tour during the Vietnam war, Forrest saves many members of his platoon, including this man. What was this character's name?

Question 8

Who did John Travolta play in Pulp Fiction?

In Pulp Fiction John Travolta plays the role of a gangster, working for mob boss Marsellus Wallace, looking to retrieve a mysterious briefcase from one of his former associates. He's also the one who takes Mia Wallace out for dinner at Jack Rabbit Slims. What was this characters name?

Question 9

Name this Fight Club character, played by Brad Pitt:

In this cult 90's movie Edward Norton plays the role of a man desperate to escape from his incredibly boring life. He meets this character (Brad Pitt), a supposed soap maker, on a plane and the two end up living together and forming an underground fight club. What was this characters name?

Question 10

Which member of the Addams family is this?

Christina Ricci was a child actress who enjoyed her debut performance in the 1990 film Mermaids. A year later she appeared as one of the members of the eclectic Addams family in The Addams Family and then it's sequel Addams Family Values. What was the name of the character she played?

Question 11

Who did Christopher Lloyd play in the Back to the Future film trilogy?

Who else but Christopher Lloyd could have taken on the role of the mad professor in the Back to the Future film trilogy? Surprisingly he wasn't actually the first choice for this character, the director had his eye on John Lithgow but he was unavailable. What was the name of Christopher Lloyd's character?

Question 12

Who did Tommy Lee Jones play in No Country for Old Men?

In No Country for Old Men, a hunter finds a suitcase full of money out in the middle of nowhere amidst the smoldering remains of what looks like a deal gone bad. He takes the money but soon needs to go on the run when a cold-hearted mercenary is sent after him. Tommy Lee Jones plays the small town sheriff who tries to help him.

Question 13

Who can name this character from the Harry Potter universe?

Everyone had that one teacher at school that it was just impossible to get along with, but no-one can say they had a teacher like this Harry Potter character. She was all about the rules and didn't care about the students at all. Who can name this character?

Question 14

What is the name of this DC supervillain?

The big black bat has had to face plenty of nasty villains over the years but this character will always be remembered as one of his toughest adversaries. In the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises, this character is played by Tom Hardy. Who can name this ominous character?

Question 15

Who did Javier Bardem play in Pirates of the Caribbean?

Javier Bardem's real talent lies in playing villains as we've seen from his performances in No Country for Old Men and Skyfall. In this Pirates of the Carribean flick, he plays a Spanish pirate-hunter desperate for revenge on Captain Jack Sparrow. What was the name of this character?

Question 16

Which character does Helena Bonham Carter play in Harry Potter?

Helena Bonham Carter is well known for her darker roles so it makes sense that she would take on the role of Voldemort's right-hand woman in the Harry Potter universe. There was nothing this character wouldn't do for You-Know-Who. Who remembers the name of this evil witch?

Question 17

What was the name of Paul Walker's character in the Fast and Furious film series?

This character started on the right side of the law, as a cop who went undercover in the street car racing circuit to try and solve a crime. But he made some new friends during his assignment and they convinced him to come over to their side. Which character did the late Paul Walker play in the Fast and Furious film franchise?

Question 18

Who can name this Alice in Wonderland character?

Helena Bonham Carter has partnered with Tim Burton on a number of his productions including Planet of the Apes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and Dark Shadows. In his 2010 film Alice in Wonderland and it's 2016 sequel Alice Through the Looking Glass, which character did Bonham Carter play?

Question 19

Who came name this character played by Freddie Highmore?

In this 2005 Tim Burton movie, a poverty-stricken young boy and his grandpa win the prize of a lifetime: a tour of one of the most secretive chocolate factories in the world led by none other than the reclusive owner himself (played by Johnny Depp). Which character did Freddie Highmore play in this movie?

Question 20

What was name of this Hunger Games character?

In this movie series, starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, every district must send one boy and one girl (called tributes) to fight in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. This character, played by Elizabeth Banks, is the Occupation Escort Advisor assigned to Katniss. What was her name?

Question 21

Who does Lena Headey play in Dredd?

In the 2012 sci-fi action flick Dredd, crime has reached such a high level that specially trained Judges now arrest and sentence criminals on the spot. An experienced Judge is assigned a rookie for the day and together they have to face off against this character played by Lena Headey. What was her name?

Question 22

Which character does Margot Robbie play in this movie?

This character didn't start out bad, in fact, she was once a prominent psychiatrist. But when she was assigned to oversee treatment of The Joker in Arkham Asylum she fell under his spell and became bad to the bone. What was the name of this character, portrayed by Margot Robbie in this movie about rogues?

Question 23

Who is Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street?

There are ethical ways to make money and illegal ways to make money and right in between, there's that gray area. That's where this character, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio, liked to spend his time. With a little ambition (and almost no shame) he took his stockbroking business to the next level. Who was he?

Question 24

What is the name of Ben Affleck's character in Gone Girl?

What should a woman do if she finds out her husband is stepping out on her? Confront him? Divorce him? Should she throw all his belongings out on the lawn? Or should she concoct an elaborate scheme and try to frame him for her disappearance? This character's wife chose the last option.

Question 25

Which character does Dakota Fanning play in The Twilight Saga?

In The Twilight Saga film series, Dakota Fanning plays the role of one of the high-ranking members of the Volturi guard. Together she and her twin sister Alec are the most powerful weapons that the Volturi have at their disposal. This character has the power to hurt others using only her mind. What is her name?

Question 26

Who was Gary Oldman in The Dark Knight?

In The Dark Knight, the big black bat needed all the help he could get when he faced off against the Joker. That helps comes in the form of this man, played by Gary Oldman, who always supports Batman even when the people of Gotham turn against him. What was this characters name?

Question 27

What was the name of this character?

In V for Vendetta, Hugo Weaving plays the role of a masked vigilante desperate to bring down the fascist government ruling over London. He saves a young woman (Natalie Portman) from the secret police and discovers in her an ally who can help him achieve his goals. What was his name?

Question 28

Who did Natalie Portman play in Black Swan?

Natalie Portman plays the lead role in thriller flick, Black Swan, as a ballerina who lands the starring role in her dance company's production of Swan Lake. She pulls out all the stops to prepare for the role but her desperate attempts at perfection push her mental health limits. What was Portman's character's name?

Question 29

What was the name of Natalie Dormer's character in The Forest?

In this 2016 mystery film, Natalie Dormer (who also plays Margaery Tyrell in HBO's Game of Thrones) travels to the Aokigahara Forest in Japan to search for her twin sister who went hiking and never returned. What was the name of her character in this nail-biting movie?

Question 30

Who did Woody Harrelson play in Zombieland?

In Zombieland, Woody Harrelson plays the role of a zombie-apocalypse survivor trying to make his way across the country to Los Angeles where there is supposed to be a safe zone. But in order to do this, he and the rest of his group (Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin) need to abide by a certain set of rules. What was the name of this character?

Question 31

Who was the lead female character in Dirty Dancing?

In the classic 1987 film, Dirty Dancing, Jennifer Gray plays the role of a young woman who goes on holiday with her parents. The resort they stay at seems boring at first but that's until she discovers a group of other young people who love to dance. She falls hard for one of the dance instructors, played by Patrick Swayze. What was her name?

Question 32

Which Bond girl did Eva Green play in Casino Royale?

When secret agent James Bond is sent to Montenegro to hunt down criminal mastermind Le Chiffre, he's assigned a babysitter of sorts, a representative of the Treasury; played by Eva Green. It's her job to ensure that he works safely with the money but she actually has a hidden motive.

Question 33

What was the name of Alicia Silverstone's character in Clueless?

The lead character of the hit 90's teen movie Clueless really had everything a girl could ever want. She was rich, she lived in a mansion, was popular at school, and had a wardrobe that most girls would anything for. What was the name of this ditzy but completely loveable character?

Question 34

What was the name of his Stephen King character?

We can all thank Stephen King for creating this terrifying character who is probably the reason that most of us have developed a fear of clowns. In the 1990 and the 2017 version of It, this creature lives in the sewers and preys on small children. Who can remember the name of this character?

Question 35

Who was Brad Pitt in World War Z?

In World War Z, Brad Pitt plays the role of a former U.N. investigator who is tasked with finding the source of a virus which is spreading rapidly across the globe and turning people in mindless, vicious zombies. Only by locating the source will he be able to discover how to stop the virus.

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