10 Most Iconic Sci-Fi Movie Characters Of All Time
2. Darth Vader - Star Wars
He’s stubborn, short-tempered, and sounds like an asthmatic. Not exactly your typically run of the mill villain. However, make no mistake, Darth Vader is as scary as they come. Rather handy with a lightsaber, always quick to use some intimidating force powers, and with an endless supply of stormtroopers at his disposal, Vader was a force to be reckoned with.
Vader’s intergalactic quest was mighty, yet it was the infamous plot twist that added layers of nuance to the Sith Lord, as he swiped off a hand and proclaimed his fatherhood. Going against his son to service the dark side whilst simultaneously trying to convert him, Vader exposed the complex nature of a man that was having his faith tested as well as his loyalties.
While opinions will no doubt be divided on the quality of Vader’s origin story as the fabled Anakin Skywalker in the prequels, lining them up with the original trilogy provide the expansive backdrop to one man’s story. After his last-minute turn back to the light, his eventual demise feels earned yet tragic, heartbreaking yet uplifting, and the brilliant conclusion to the character’s legacy.