The motivations behind these “10 Movie Villains Whose Actions Had Valid Justifications” but choose the wrong method to fulfil their goals.
Killmonger, the antagonist in Black Panther, stood out not just for his ferocity but also for the cause that fueled his actions.
Erik Lehnsherr, known as Magneto in the X-Men series, stands as a compelling example of a villain driven by valid justification.
The intriguing villainy of Thanos in “Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame” is rooted in a twisted form of altruism. He aims to solve universal overpopulation, which he perceives as the source of resource.
Adrian Veidt, better known as Ozymandias in the acclaimed graphic novel turned movie “Watchmen”, personifies the philosophical dilemma of “ends justifying the means”.
“The Incredibles” who serves as a compelling example of a villain with justifiable motives. His initial admiration for Mr. Incredible transformed into resentment when his childhood hero rejected him.
Hummel, the antagonist from “The Rock,” stands apart in the realm of movie villains. His objectives, contrary to personal gain or indiscriminate destruction.
In Stanley Kubrick’s cinematic masterpiece “2001: A Space Odyssey,” HAL 9000, the onboard AI, takes villainy to an unsettling level.
In David Fincher’s gruesome thriller “Se7en,” the antagonist John Doe emerges not as a mere villain but as a dark crusader against societal decadence.
In the movie “2012,” Carl Anheuser emerges as a compelling antagonist. Serving as the Chief of Staff, Anheuser is thrust into a predicament of cataclysmic proportions.
Last on our list are The Machines from “The Matrix” who offer a complex perspective on villainy. In a world where they were brought to life by human ingenuity.