6. Vincent Vega (John Travolta) in Pulp Fiction
I could do about a dozen cool bad guys from Tarantino's lineup of flicks, but that would be too easy. Let's face it, pretty much everyone in his movies is a bad guy in one way or another. But the coolest of the bunch has got to be Vincent. He's easy going, a fantastic dancer, drives a sweet car, and thinks bacon's good (pork chops too). Best of all, he's witty and incredibly easy to talk to. I don't ever get the sense he's a hitman, except for when he actually pulls out a gun and whacks a guy. I just don't want to be in the backseat when we drive off to the pub for a brew. Some of you might say he's not a bad guy, but I beg to differ. He kills people. For money.
5. Catherine Trammel (Sharon Stone) in Basic Instinct
Except for the whole "she's a murderer" aspect she's the ideal wing-woman. She's well read, very easy on the eyes, drives some sweet cars, and can introduce you to a bevy of beautiful (albeit psycho) girlfriends. She's plugged into the social circle and get you into the best clubs in the city. Just don't leave an ice pick laying around after you make that cocktail. I just watched this movie again and think I would like to move into the pool house at her seaside estate in a heartbeat. It's actually not far from where I live now. Call me, Cathy!
4. Castor Troy (Nicolas Cage) in Face/Off
Granted, he's a certifiable nutbag. But he's also hilarious and smooth with the ladies. Sounds like the best man at my wedding. I think he would be an interesting father figure, seeing just how he treated Archer's daughter Jamie. When he asked if she had protection, she assumed he meant condoms. Then he gives her a switchblade. And I still use the 'I could eat a peach for days' line on occasion. This guy would be the entertainment at a holiday party, if just for the facial expressions and the way he carries himself. No need to hire a clown or band.