9 Lovable Movie Characters Who Are Actually Insane

By Marshall Granger /

Both "lovable" and "insane" are fairly broad terms when defining one's character. There are plenty of movie characters out there that are outwardly insane, but cannot help their lovable presence. Quentin Tarantino is especially good at writing these characters. Mr. Blonde, Jules Winnfield, and, seriously, did you ever think you would smile at a Nazi commander saying, "Ah! Wait for the creme." Or was I the only one? Lovable insanity is a great tool in crafting the perfect villain (The Joker, for example.) However, moviegoers hardly ever stop to consider the fact that some of their favorite heroes could possibly have a degree of crazy inside. These factors are not as easy to grasp, nor are they necessarily as outwardly plausible. If you think about it though, many films have that thick, wonderful gloss of movie magic that allows for the plot to be enjoyable and moving without forcing the viewer to constantly be comparing everything to the bitterness of reality. Stripping away that magic, here are 9 widely loved movie characters that could actually be insane.