5. Darth Vader
Star Wars
Part 7 in a series of Star Wars characters.
No matter how much he was controlled by the Emperor, Darth Vader is the ultimate evil of the galaxy. He is everything synonymous with scary: he's a huge imposing figure, wearing an all-black ensemble, breathing heavily and sounding like James Earl Jones speaking through a floor fan.
And that mask. The expressionless stare and robotic face defy emotion and keep him in the serious state he remains in with Jones's voice providing no trace of emotion. Only a need to strike fear in the hearts of the rebellion (and every child watching).
Darth Vader is the epitome of effective simplicity. Being the bare minimum of imposing creates a much scarier figure. Plain and simple.
Defining moment: Once more with the WALL-E:
- His powerful entrance
- His first force choke
- The first moment we see him without a helmet
- "No, I am your father"
- Sacrificing himself and throwing the Emperor over a railing that was conveniently there
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