I am open for debate on this, as there are many great examples of wonderful character development. I actually have two favorites:
The first, is ending of The Karate Kid, which I have posted here. I know there are many critics who will roll their eyes at this, but in terms of an engaging character who spends nearly the entire movie getting beat up in so many different ways….its hard not to feel good at the end of this movie, as Mr. Miyagi is smiling, you just FEEL GOOD. When I saw this movie for the first time, I realized, movies can change how we feel. If movies can change your feelings, then yes…they do matter. The beauty of the Karate Kid is that everyone understands it and can relate to Danielson immediately. This movie is awarded as an “All Time Michael Andrew Classic”. It ROCKS!
2. The second, Back to the Future, specifically the scene where Marty McFly punches Biff. Again, we have someone we may be able to relate with, bullied and pushed around his whole life, (in different sets of realities) who finally changes everything by making a stand for once. Classic.
Enjoy this clip of Karate Kid and make note of how you feel at the end. I wish more movies were like this. 🙂&rel
Classic quotes as well: "Sweep the leg…You got a problem with that Mr. Lawrence?"
BTW, it’s Daniel-san.
I LOVE this movie!
my favorite character development type movie is fried green tomatoes. i know, totaly chick flick. i like seeing kathy bates figure out who she is. and i really like seeing her ram her car into the two skanky chick’s car in the parking lot while shouting "towanda!" i feel like that everytime i go to wal-mart. but i don’t think thomas would understand that as being part of my personal character development.
This DEFINATELY makes you feel good! I love watching movies that make you feel that way.I watched one the other night that was a complete waste of my time and that always makes me mad!
lol….nice!