Intelligent and ruthless criminal masterminds are some of the greatest antagonists to ever appear on film.
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Every moment of his screen time dedicates to how cruel and unredeemable his character is.
Gyllenhaal does fantastic work portraying an antisocial criminal who is as mysterious as he is dangerous.
He stood out as the deadliest and most cunning criminal in a line-up of cold-blooded killers.
Valentine was an outwardly friendly, relatable man who tried to appear as a savior.
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He honestly believed his plan was the only way to help the planet.
Most fans ofGoodfellaswould agree thatJoe Pesci’s role as theunhinged mobster Tommy Devitowas the film’s standout antagonist.
However, it was De Niro’s character that was easily the biggest threat to the overall story.
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Jimmy was more professional, reserved, and a seasoned career criminal.
However, his need to destroy his enemies overshadowed his compassion toward the ones he loved.
He becomes such an enjoyable antagonist that it becomes hard not to secretly root for his goals to succeed.
He didn’t just want to break the city through physical acts of violence.
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