How to Write a Charismatic Villain
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
- Over a decade ago, there were lots of villains that were either evil or not-none of the current likable nonsense. You knew who to boo at and who to cheer for. Simple as that.
So how can a character like the Fairy Godmother be both charming and so completely detestable? That’s the trick with charismatic villains-we can't help but love them even when they’re doing the most horrible things. They’re the kind of characters that make you question your own morals a bit, which, let's face it, is kind of fun. And We can love them, without hope that they’ll somehow see the light and change.
#shrek
She was everything Magnifico should've been (if Disney wanted to go the pure evil route). She was a tough act to follow, but Charming still deserved a better film.
They could have REALLY leaned into him being a mommy’s boy. Not just continuing her old plan, but actively trying to bring her back to life or being told what to do by her ghost or someone who’s pretending to be her.
The latter case is RIPE for comedy, Charming being the only one fooled by the very obvious act, possibly in denial; maybe he could land the killing blow on the other villain and idk, die in the process?
Don’t know who the person pretending to be Fairy Godmother would be; maybe an old acquaintance of hers? Some sort of relation that would make Charming especially angry at them, such as a traitor sibling of his, or maybe a rival of Godmother’s, that is only revealed near the end. (I’m thinking an evil-looking witch who is altruistic to a comedic degree, in which case SOMEONE has to die via house falling atop them)
If Charming’s antagonist is secretly on the side of good, I’m thinking that maybe Shrek’s plotline would involve a misunderstanding, though it should still deal with the theme of parenting that 3 was trying to handle?
Perhaps the new character, if a relation to Charming, is mistaken for him, or if the Second Witch suggestion, she’s set up a gingerbread house in the woods and is believed to be eating children, and either way Shrek is the one tasked with getting the newbie out.
@@anti-usernamesaltaccount3623 TBF, trying to revive the person who raised you isn't necessarily being a mama's boy. And I feel like the reliance on reviving her (even if the "revived" her is actually someone else), I think it takes away from Charming as a villain and puts too much reliance on his mom's HUGE legacy. I'd rather we find out who his dad is and Charming enlist his help--whether that's a specific fairy tale character or a regular king/warlock, idk. The daddy issues could parallel how Shrek now has his father-in-law's legacy to look after, as well as the contrast to FG coddling Charming while his father manipulates him.
@@OpticalSorcerer Yeah that sounds better haha. The parallels in that would be so rad.
@@anti-usernamesaltaccount3623 Sorry, I don't mean to make it sound like I think your idea is bad. It does sound like it could be funny.
Another good way to make a despicable villain likable is if they are faux affably evil. While affable evil mean being polite and friendly despite being a villain( Hannibal lecter, Thanos(mcu) and senator Armstrong), faux affably evil are villains whose politness is only a persona they used to hide the monster they truly are(frieza, handsome jack and Bill cipher). They won't even drop the facade even while doing their evil deeds and only drop them when hit right in the nail. I love this kind of villains because of just how despicable they are but are so polite about it, it's kinda hard to truly hate them.
Fairy GodMother is still my favorite villain, even though she’s gone, her evil plan of having her song played in so many movies/shows still lives on
then there's jack horner who is fully unrelatable, has no redeeming qualities and is so much fun he still is charismatic
Dreamworks knew what they were doing when they cast Jennifer Saunders as the fairy godmother, she was AWESOME!
9:17 "the whole series" and shows Shrek 1, 2 and 4. Loved that. ;D
The Elon Musk rocket comparison low-key made me visibly cringe
It always makes for a good time when the villain is just as fun to watch as the protagonist. I always look forward to Shrek and Fairy Godmother's interactions because they have so much chemistry.
At this point I don’t even believe that Charming is even her biological son. As far as I’m concerned Charming is an enchantment/project of some sort to get her hands on the monarchy bc let’s face it, if Charming had a dad most of this wouldn’t be going down as smoothly as it did.
Well it was never truly confirmed it was her who cursed fiona but only implied. Though i can imagin that being canon because it just totally in character for her to do that.
Her Holding out for a hero sequel is what made me like her alot
I love that the only thing that she thinks is truly evil to some capacity was that she ruined her diet 😂
why is the toon mascot guy lowkey kind of attractive
I don't think its necessarily that she wants a pre Shrek fairy-tale world because fairy tales in themselves are good. She just wants to control everything like you said.
Fairy Godmother, Jack Horner, and Lord Shen are peak villains
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*MY DIET IS RUINED!!!!* I hope you’re happy!!
This is a very strange villain. what she's doing is fine on the surface and not evil, just happened to go against Shrek's desires. And is also a stereotypical good character, and with no intimidating presence or horrific actions, you don't really even hate her, she's just an obstacle. This is an interesting character, not really a strong villain, but a strong character nonetheless
"what she's doing is fine on the surface and not evil, just happened to go against Shrek's desires."
She tried to trick Fiona into thinking that Prince Charming was her husband, and was willing to use blackmail and love potions to make it happen, with her end goal being to cease power of the Kingdom through him. She was willing to kill for this goal as well, might I add. She had plenty of intimidating presence, even if she never succeeded with her horrific actions.
Everything you said in your comment was wrong. The fact that there are people in real life who would do stuff like this if they could doesn't change that it's evil.
@@TJWatkins-qm3cn none of it was personal against Shrek and it was a response to how persistent he is, that wasn't her original intention. She was doing underhanded trickery to prevent something that in her eyes is even worse which is an Ogre marrying the princess
2:45 I thought it was gonna be "Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent" HAHAHAHA
Early to the party, but good HOLY GODS I LOVE THIS WOMAN! You hate what she does but love how she does it! We need more of these sassy (sexy) characters!
Why 'elon musk rocket'? couldnt you just say 'a rocket'. Kinda dont want to be forcefed his name in almost every part of the internet. Especially when he's a horrid person on so many levels. Its not even the correct name, its 'space x', far more people worked on that project then just musk...
Also, just in general you glossed over a few sociopolitical motifs in the movie which are tied to the fairy god mother... With her being the head of a mega cooperation, and the fact that she uses her influence to to gain more power, eg, marrying her son to the largest kingdom. Its not necessarily about the 'fairytale story' thats just a guise fof her to get her way and keep society the way it is for her to climb the ladder. She even planned it from the start with the kings back story. Its a kingdom being puppeted by a powerhungry CEO behind the scenes.
Almost like if large coorperations and buisnesses had politicians in their pockets who parot 'family values' motifs to further their own monetairy goals.
She was a incredible villian honestly I wish she was in the other Shreks as well
Making someone fall for someone else is something I fear... It fits into my fears...
My fears:
- athazagoraphobia: the fear of being Forgotten
- VORAREPHOBIA: the fear of being Eaten alive or Swallowed
- scopophobia: the fear of being Starred at
- isolophobia: the fear of being Alone or Isolated
Think about this... You're hurt and crying out for help, calling your partner, but while you're crying ans in pain {even dying} your Partner is meanwhile cheating on you, while you scream... Your Partner is being _f u c k e d_ by someone else...
This terrifies me... It's toxic ans cold, it's cruel. I'm someone that has a different view of Romance, I find Romantic gestures and Traditional romance all creepy. I just want a Strictly Private relationship, with my Future GF, simple
what the heck are you talking about
awesome video, keep up the good work bro
I was trying to think if a charismatic villain but all I can think of is Cell from Dragon Ball and Loki from MCU. Both are witty and absolutely fun characters who are seemingly redeemable. I know Loki does, eventually, got a redemption arc in MCU while Cell never does since he got wrecked by Gohan.
Ahh yes, "ChariSHma". Sean Connery would be proud. 2:49
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Wow, you seem to be soley focused on DreamWorks villain. I guess that's 🆒️
He actually started doing these videos with a Disney villain. Though yeah he mostly does dreamworks villains.
I agree with everything you say, however get Megamind out name out of your mouth. He is a super villain of the highest order and a good guy.