PrintJanuary 10, 2009
30 Politically Incorrect Movie Characters
Seek and ye shall find politically incorrect movie characters. From working-class heroes to men in spider costumes, they do exist. Really. 1. Detective Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) in Dirty Harry. Why: Because sometimes the "politically correct" system is too political, and because vigilante justice always beats death in a gripping police thriller. So, yes, Harry stands up to liberal San Francisco's recidivist culture. "Well, do you, punk?" 2 & 3: The Clones (Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson) in The Island. Why: Because it takes two pro-life clones to expose the body party parts industry. 4. John McCain (Shawn Hatosy) in Faith of My Fathers. Why: If you survive Red Vietnamese beatings and Red Vietnamese meals, you certainly deserve respect. 5. Jack Moore (Richard Gere) in Red Corner. Why: An American capitalist in Red China finds himself at the mercy of the corrupt Chinese court system in a jail for a murder he didn't commit. What's not to like? 6....(Read Full Article)
