41. Stuntman Mike Death Proof
Probably the only good thing to rise up out of this otherwise terrible grindhouse flick from Quentin Tarantino was antagonist Stuntman Mike. Played to perfection by Kurt Russell, Mike oozes sexual dominance and cruelty. Stuntman Mike is an aging Hollywood stuntman who (very sadistically) engineers a situation where he can kill four young women. As much as I hated Death Proof, Mikes death was a worthy pay-off.
40. Owen Davian Mission Impossible 3
Philip Seymour Hoffman is a damn fine actor and his role in Mission Impossible 3 helped redeem this franchise from the first, rather lackluster sequel. Davian is a self-important, ruthless spy villain. By threatening the family of Ethan Hunt, he becomes a more personal antagonist than Sean Ambrose was in the last film. Hoffmans delightfully nonchalant performance makes the villain one of the more memorable spy baddies from the 21st century.
39. Frank Lucas American Gangster
Denzel Washington plays such a likable hero that he often makes for a shockingly unexpected villain. Nonetheless, in American Gangster, Washington delivers once again, this time as a murderous gangster. Frank Lucas is a frighteningly ruthless antagonist. Washington plays against Russell Crowes protagonist brilliantly, making for strong conflict and many tension laced scenes. He is a powerful leader and is selfishly motivated. I wouldnt want to double cross him.