Even the great bad guys in cinema history, they’re likable.

Meaning of the quote

Even the worst characters in movies can be enjoyable to watch. The quote suggests that even villains or "bad guys" in films are often portrayed in a way that makes them appealing or likable to the audience. This is because filmmakers often give these characters interesting or complex personalities, which can make them more engaging and relatable, despite their negative actions.

About Balthazar Getty

Balthazar Getty is an American actor and musician who has appeared in several notable films and TV shows, including Lord of the Flies, Lost Highway, and the ABC dramas Alias and Brothers & Sisters. He is also a member of the indie rock/electronic band Ringside and the producer for rap duo The Wow.

More about the author

More quotes from Balthazar Getty

It’s been such a group effort. When you’re a new band and you have limited resources, you end up getting people that are there because they love what you do, and that’s great.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

Nobody believes it, but I slept on a futon till I was 13.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

When you go in and do a cool, small character, it feels less like work and more like fun.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

I wasn’t ever good enough to be on the baseball team and that sort of stuff.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

Like, they know that I have a habit of rubbing my earlobes, I’ve been doing it since I was two.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

I think some people are on a mission to die, and I never was.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

I had a very modest upbringing.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

But I’ve consistently worked for 10 years.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

I wanted to be a professional baseball player.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

Life started getting good when I started making money.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

My mom just understands about stuff. We have a really good trust, and she knows I can take care of myself.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

The big things I’ve had are things I bought myself.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

I didn’t do the typical things that young kids do.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

My theory is, independent movies only work if you’re willing to push the material and do something different.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

Even in my darkest times I knew I had a good future ahead of me.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

Even the great bad guys in cinema history, they’re likable.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician

My parents were hippies.

Balthazar Getty

American actor and musician