Wes Anderson’s 10 Bravest Protagonists Ranked By Courage

Wes Anderson’s 10 Bravest Protagonists, Ranked By Courage

Wes Anderson’s best protagonists have one defining characteristic: bravery. We take a look at the bravest heroes in his films!

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Wes Anderson has created some of the most memorable film characters in modern cinema. His distinct voice in his films makes his characters stand out as immediately unusual and fascinating. Though many of his characters are not what you would consider to be good people, many of them do possess some admirable qualities.

Courage seems to be a common aspect of many of Anderson’s main characters. While their missions might not always be honorable or well-thought-out, these characters will put everything on the line to see that they accomplish their daring goals. Here are the bravest Wes Anderson protagonists, ranked by courage.

10 Dignan (Bottle Rocket)

Someone who aspires to be a career criminal might not seem like the bravest person around, but there is no denying the Dignan (Owen Wilson) has a fearless quality to him. We are first introduced to him in Bottle Rocket as he is attempting to break his friend out of a mental institution. The fact that his friend is there voluntarily is beside the point for Dignan.

He is a man with big dreams and a big heart, despite the illegal activities he is involved in. He has the wildness of an Old West outlaw but is always willing to put his friends first, even taking the fall and going to prison in their place.

9 Max Fischer (Rushmore)

Like many of Anderson’s characters, Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) is a passionate person whose heart is in the right place even when his mind is not. Though he is a poor academic student at his private school, he is deeply involved in just about every extra-curricular activity they offer.

Max is someone whose age does not stand in the way of his ambition. When he sets his mind to something, he will dedicate himself to seeing it through no matter what. The fact that this makes him an outcast does not deter him at all.

8 Scout Master Ward (Moonrise Kingdom)

Scout Master Ward (Edward Norton) is a dedicated and thorough Scout Master of a group of boy scouts. He finds himself in a delicate situation when one of his scouts runs away, but it is not for his lack of attentiveness.

Once it is discovered that the boy is missing, Ward makes it his mission to bring him back safely. Though Ward takes a lot of the blame for the predicament, he continues to show his courage, even risking his life to save his superior officer from a flash flood, thus showing he is a true hero.

7 Suzy Bishop (Moonrise Kingdom)

Anderson often shows that bravery does not have an age restriction as some of his youngest characters show themselves to be among the bravest. Though Suzy Bishop (Kara Hayward) is a somewhat troubled child, she is one who will not be pushed around by people who think they know what’s best for her.

When she runs off with the boy she likes, her entire island community goes on the search for the kids. The simple act of going on this journey proves her bravery but even more impressive is the way she stands up to the adults who eventually find them. She is not afraid to point out their hypocrisy in telling her how to live.

6 Mr. Fox (Fantastic Mr. Fox)

Mr. Fox (George Clooney) is one of the more charming rogues in Anderson’s filmography. He is a cunning thief who returns to his life of crime out of boredom. While that decision comes with consequences, Mr. Fox always faces each problem he meets with total bravery.

He doesn’t always make the right choices, but he knows how to inspire those around him and does not submit to more powerful adversaries. He knows the dangers of the life he chose and he accepts them without hesitation.

5 Zero (The Grand Budapest Hotel)

Zero (Tony Revolori) is a young bellboy who works at a luxurious European hotel. Zero is a hard worker who takes pride in his job. That passion also seems to translate to the people he cares about. Though he is an immigrant living in a dangerous time of war, he is always thinking of the safety of others.

He joins his superior, M. Gustave, on a dangerous adventure out of pure loyalty to the man. He puts his life on the line to rescue Gustave on several occasions and takes on the hero role to save the girl he loves.

4 Sam (Moonrise Kingdom)

Sam Shakusky (Jared Gilman) is Suzy’s partner in Moonrise Kingdom and the one who orchestrates the entire runaway plan. While he might see himself as a more experienced survivalist than he actually is, Sam faces any danger without a second thought.

He is another outcast who doesn’t let other people’s opinions prevent him from doing anything. He stands up to bullies and goes on daring adventures just so he can be with Suzy. Even getting struck by lightning doesn’t seem to phase him.

3 Gustave (The Grand Budapest Hotel)

At first glance, M. Gustave (Ralph Fiennes) might seem like a pampered and self-centered man, but that negative opinion quickly fades as we get to know the unusual man. He immediately takes a liking to Zero and takes him under his wing while also protecting him.

When the military forces try to detain Zero as an immigrant, Gustave does not shy away from standing up for him, even if he is punished. Despite his demeanor, Gustave has a lot of fight in him, standing up for himself in prison and facing death with dignity.

2 Steve Zissou (The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou)

Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) is a great example of how Anderson’s characters can be brave without having many other good qualities going for them. Steve is an explorer who seems pretty underqualified. However, he embarks on dangerous expeditions without seeming to care for his well-being.

His latest mission is one of revenge as he plans to hunt down and kill the shark that ate his best friend. Steve is putting other people at risk by doing this, but he is the first to risk his life and even saves his crew on several occasions.

1 Atari (Isle Of Dogs)

Once again, Anderson shows that bravery can certainly come with youth. In Isle of Dogs, a young boy named Atari (Koyu Rankin) steals a small plane and flies to a garbage-filled island where dogs are sent in order to find and rescue his pet.

Clearly, the lengths Atari is willing to go in order to find his best friend are an incredible display of his bravery. He never once hesitates in his journey and is dedicated no matter what obstacles he faces.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/wes-anderson-bravest-protagonists-ranked-courage/

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