5. Indiana Jones vs. Nazis - I know Nazis are a collective group but they have played such a good "bad guy" in so many films. They were at their best/worst when paired at odds with every ones favorite archaeologist. Indiana Jones is for sure a flawed hero but that is why he is great character. He has problems with every relationship in his life from his many loves, his father, friends, son and that's not to mention the enemies. See: Raiders and Last Crusade.
4. Clarice Starling vs. Hannibal Lecter - This is a sortied affair to put it lightly. Hannibal Lecter is cold calculating and, though behind glass, feels omnipresent. Clarice Starling is driven and intelligent. These two together battling wits is better then most on screen sword fights. If you have not already, see: Silence of the Lambs.
3. Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader - I know Luke wouldn't make my heroes top 10 but when paired against Darth Vader this is a hard combo to ignore. The dynamic between them, considering what is at stake through out the trilogy, is nothing short of epic. See: Empire Strikes Back.
2. George Bailey vs. Mr. Potter - There are no guns, no explosions, and it is a great film with great tension. A man who wants to take over a town, at any cost. Only George Bailey stands in his way. Burdened by obligation throughout his life George always does the right thing and that alone in itself is heroic. See: It's a Wonderful Life.
1. Batman vs. Joker - They are both just men and that is why they are so appealing to a wide audience. One may say they are both sides of one man. They are the yin to the others yang. Both are at some level disturbed but that is why they compliment each other so well. No other pair work as well together. Period. See: Batman, The Dark Knight.
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