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With the release of Don’t Worry Darling and its story around the dangers of what narratives are told, believed, and questioned by audiences, it only makes sense that people may take away other times in the film where something wasn’t what it initially seemed.
When one Redditor requested recommendations for films where the antagonist isn’t who they were believed to be by the end of the film, Reddit came through with plenty of suggestions across different genres to give anyone a chance of finding a movie to watch that features the “they were good all along!” trope.
Danny Witwer
Minority Report (2002)
This Steven Spielberg project mixes sci-fi and action to explore the possible future of crime where “precogs” report when a crime will happen in the future, so the person who committed it can be apprehended before it happens.
When Garrisontweed mentions the “Colin Farrell character in Minority Report,” who audits Precrime and leads the charge in apprehending protagonist John Anderton (Tom Cruise), Redditors overwhelmingly agreed that the twist from Farrell’s character was a prime example of this trope being used well in an all-around great film.
Talos
Captain Marvel (2019)
Skrull General Talos assisted Captain Marvel, making him a protagonist, in one of the biggest twists of the MCU’s Phase 3. Historically, Skrulls were villains in comics, especially given Secret Invasion, where they infiltrated and replaced many heroes.
One Redditor highlights this unpredictability because “it’s Ben Mendelsohn playing Talos [and that] really helps sell the initial impression of him as a villain, given how often he’s been cast as villains by Hollywood.” This twist subverted all expectations filmgoers had going into the film.
Gary Kingsbury
Game Night (2018)
Game Night lets the audience solves the mystery alongside the characters after their friend is kidnapped. Gary appears as the antagonist, especially with how he holds his dog and his tone and cadence when speaking. One Redditor says, “He’s not a ‘bad guy,’ but he’s portrayed as the primary antagonist for a good portion of the film, I’d say.”
After Gary saves the day, even though he elaborately plotted the entire abduction to be invited back to game night, he’s still proven to be better than the audience expected.
Nebbercracker
Monster House (2006)
Nebbercracker may come off as the typical grumpy old man who forces anyone away from his lawn, which makes him seem like the antagonist typical to a group of child protagonists. It turns out that Nebbercracker does so for a good reason.
ConfidentInsecurity describes Nebbercracker’s true motivation, “He only wanted to protect his wife and the kids in the neighborhood.” To keep kids in the neighborhood away from his house possessed by his vengeful dead wife, Constance, Nebbercracker himself appear wildly unapproachable and intimidating to keep everyone safe.
Mr. Darcy
Pride and Prejudice (2005)
In one of the best period dramas of the 2000s, Mr. Darcy is viewed as an antagonist throughout a fair amount of the film because the audience sees everything through the eyes of Elizabeth Bennet. One Redditor says, “I suspect they weren’t hiding his good nature so much as it was framed incorrectly by the main characters.”
With information continuously revealing that Elizabeth was completely wrong about Mr. Darcy, the film’s perspective and the audience’s sympathies highly influence this trope.
Sirius Black
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Amongst Harry Potter characters discussed, ZenithPeverell asks, “What about Sirius Black?” After being blamed for betraying Lily and James Potter to one of the most wicked dark lords in movies and many murders, the wizarding world villainized Sirius for years. All the while, Sirius was imprisoned for crimes he never committed.
Having to overcome his reputation, Sirius quickly became one of the most loved characters of the series after being proven innocent and showing how genuinely he loved Harry. This twist with Sirius was executed perfectly.
Daniel Le Domas
Ready or Not (2019)
One Redditor, avoiding detailing a huge twist in the film, simply writes, “Ready or Not.” This forced proximity thriller leaves audiences on the edge of their seats.
Newlyweds Grace and Alex participate in the traditional Le Domas family’s game night, and the bride is hunted by her in-laws during hide and seek. Contrary to the rest of his family, Daniel, played by Adam Brody, doesn’t want to kill Grace and attempts to help her survive the night and thwart his family’s plans to catch her.
Rexy
Jurassic Park (1993)
In the film that started the franchise that has since become blatantly manufactured corporate films, Rexy started as the main antagonist as she attacked the Jeep in one of the most suspenseful movie scenes in history.
Infamous_Yogurt2858 says, “The T-Rex in Jurassic Park has hands down the best babyface turn in the history of movies.” From there, Rexy sort of saves everyone from a Gallimimus stampede before she goes full-on protagonist in Jurassic World when it’s up to her to take down the Indominus Rex.
“Old Man” Marley
Home Alone (1990)
Kevin McCallister’s neighbor, “Old Man” Marley, was a rumored serial killer, which didn’t leave the audience thinking very positively about him. After appearing repeatedly leaving Kevin fear-stricken throughout the film, it turns out Marley wasn’t a bad guy at all.
One Redditor notes the genius of this turn because the audience “believed he’s a bad man because of media telling us about evil old men like Scooby-Doo and a lot of crime-based shows, but we find out he’s actually just a guy whose old and bitter cause of family.”
Boo Radley
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
In a high school English teachers’ “must show” film after the class finishes the book, Boo Radley is an intimidating and intense presence, similar to an antagonist, based on his reputation around Maycomb, Alabama.
As a reclusive neighbor, Boo didn’t have much opportunity to prove his true character to the town, but with his budding friendship with Scout and Jem, he is eventually found to be a kind man._Bon_Vivant_ writes, “Boo Radley isn’t exactly the antagonist, but he’s scary and may be bad, but it turns out he’s good.”
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