Romantic Fiction: Movie Characters We'd Love to Date
Let's face it: Relationships are hard. Wouldn't it be a lot easier if we could date movie characters instead of real people? Sure, we know they're perfect because they don't exist -- but that didn't stop the staffs of Moviefone and Cinematical from pondering our ideal mates, movie-style. See our picks and then tell us: Who's your movie boyfriend or girlfriend?
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Han Solo in 'Star Wars - Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'
He's arrogant, good-looking and a spaceship pilot -- not that the last really impresses me, but those first two leave me swooning. And his response to Leia's "I love you" (a cheeky "I know") is oh so infuriatingly seductive. Angie Argabrite, Programming Director, Moviefone
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Lisa in 'Weird Science'
Talk about the perfect girlfriend -- she'll obey my every command and help troubleshoot my computer problems! Needless to say, my hard drive will have to come equipped with an extra-large bottle of Viagra. Erik Davis, Managing Editor, Cinematical
Aragorn in 'The Lord of the Rings'
Who cares if they don't have showers and hair products in Middle Earth? Aragorn is the sexiest man ever to wield a sword, and he can defend me from those repulsive Orcs anytime. Kim Voynar, Managing Editor, Cinematical Indie
Sam in 'Garden State'
She's clearly damaged goods, but she's so gorgeously goofy, so adorably in the moment that she's irresistible. Who wouldn't love a girl that introduced herself by making you listen to The Shins? Even if the date ended with just a hug, it'd be glorious. Jeffrey M. Anderson, Writer, Cinematical
Lloyd Dobler in 'Say Anything ...'
In real life, if a guy I'd dumped blasted music at my window, I'd have him arrested. But real guys pale in comparison to this idealistic kickboxer. Not only does he write a great letter and have female friends, but he can also teach me how to drive a stick shift (not a euphemism). Patricia Chui, Editor, Moviefone
Jessica Rabbit in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'
She likes a man (or rabbit) with a sense of humor, and she's into music -- I think we'd be a great match. Plus, the fact that her legs are taller than I am and her clothes seem to stay on by NASA-developed static cling ain't too shabby. Jason Powers, Designer, Moviefone
Sil in 'Species'
So she's an alien who'll tear out my spine after sex! It'd be worth it! Plus I'd rather have her tear my spine out than break up with me. Scott Weinberg, Writer, Cinematical
Danny Ocean in 'Ocean's Eleven'
Move over, Tess. Maybe you won't put up with a thief, but I will. Danny's so smooth and sophisticated, I can overlook a casino heist or two. Oh, and did I mention he's sex on wheels? D. Allison, Programming Director, AOL
Harmony Faith Lane in 'Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang'
It takes a confident man to date an aspiring actress who corrects his grammar, drinks him under the table and runs around L.A. in a sexy Ms. Santa suit saving his life. I wish I were that man. Sadly, I am not. But only because I speak grammar good. Tom DiChiara, Editor, Moviefone
Mark Hunter (Hard Harry) in 'Pump Up the Volume'
From enjoying the delectable taste of Black Jack Gum to delighting in the rough drawl of Leonard Cohen's 'Everybody Knows,' the man is sheer, sweet perfection. He can fight censorship and read me Lenny Bruce whenever he wants. Monika Bartyzel, Writer, Cinematical
Veronica Sawyer in 'Heathers'
Angst-ridden troubled teen with murderous tendencies? Oh, yeah. We so would have dated in high school -- definitely. I always knew JD was wrong for her. Charles Michelet, Designer, Moviefone
Terry Malloy in 'On the Waterfront'
Who needs the sensitive type? There's no one I'd rather have push me into a wall than this guilt-ridden prizefighter.
Jennifer DeFilippo, Writer, Cinematical
Alice in 'Resident Evil'
Dinner, guns and zombies would make for a fun date -- although I'm not sure that I'm up for the physical challenge. Seth Seigel-Laddy, Sr. Tech. Manager, Moviefone
Syd in 'Brown Sugar'
You know how Sanaa Lathan (allegedly) lured Denzel Washington into infidelity? I bet it's because Denzel caught her as Syd in this underseen rom-com and was like, "Daaaaaaamn!" (Or something like that.) Not only is she gorgeous and cool, she's a writer. A hip-hop writer. I'm in love. Kevin Polowy, Editor, Moviefone
Marion Ravenwood in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
She's a strong, sexy adventurer with a mean right hook. Plus she can drink any man under the table, so what's not to love? I'd explore her temple any day. Capulet Poehner, Director, Moviefone
Josh in 'Clueless'
He's cute, funny and environmentally conscious, and he goes to UCLA. But it wasn't until this Baldwin drove all the way to the Valley to rescue Cher that I fell majorly, totally, butt-crazy in love with Josh, and he became my movie boyfriend for life. Alexis Moore, Studio Relations, Moviefone
Amélie Poulain in 'Amélie'
She's the kind of person who could make anything fun, even doing taxes (speaking of which ...). And who doesn't want to date someone who knows a traveling gnome and searches for perfect skipping stones? Kevin Kelly, Writer, Cinematical
Nora Charles in 'The Thin Man' and Sequels
To paraphrase her husband, she's my type: a lanky brunette with a wicked jaw. Also, she's witty enough to keep the conversation fun. She'll probably outdrink me and pass out, but I'll spend the rest of the night playing with her dog, Asta. Christopher Campbell, Writer, Cinematical
Charles in 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'
So he may have chosen that vapid excuse for a love obsession (spit!) ... but one gin-soaked and rainy date with me yammering on about his stumbling mannerisms, unmanageable hair and just all-out British sexy-sexy, and he will be bloody mine. Stephen Lenz, Editor, AOL
Petula in 'Beautiful Creatures'
She's blond, she's smart, she's sexy ... and she knows how to hide a dead body. What more could you ask for in a woman? Chris Ullrich, Writer, Cinematical
Virgil Hilts (The Cooler King) in 'The Great Escape'
Any man who can accurately bounce a baseball like that for days on end, plus ride a motorcycle so deftly ... well, "date" is the polite word for what might transpire with Steve McQueen's character from this classic 1963 film. Jette Kernion, Writer, Cinematical
Mark Darcy in 'Bridget Jones's Diary'
Like most living women, I'm a sucker for tall, dark and handsome British men. Mark Darcy is no exception -- in fact, I like him very much, just as he is! Deanna Howes, Intern, Moviefone
'Spider-Man 3' Characters
They say good things come in threes ... but that's not the case for our favorite webcrawler Spider-Man, as he battles three villains -- plus himself! -- in 'Spider-Man 3.' All this and a possible new love interest, too?
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