"Blondes are noticed, but redheads are never forgotten" - Unknown.
There are countless films that prominently feature redheads, and many of them are actually very good. Here are my personal top ten films featuring redheads, worst2first...
**THERE WILL BE NO SPOILERS**
#10
Child's Play
If you had to transfer your soul into the body of a pint-sized red-headed doll, you'd probably be a bit pissed off too. Serial killer Charles Lee Ray (played by the amazing Brad Dourif) transfers his soul into the body of a Good Guy doll named Chucky, which is purchased by a mother for her young son, and he continues his rampage of terror. One of horror's most lasting icons, Chucky has terrified and thrilled audiences since 1988.
#9
Miss Sloane
Jessica Chastain is one of modern cinema's most prolific actresses, and I was torn between picking "Zero Dark Thirty" or "Miss Sloane" as my favorite, but I went with this lesser-known gem due to Chastain's powerful performance. Playing one of the most influential D.C. lobbyists, Chastain slays as Miss Sloane, a woman who shows no weakness as she joins a ragtag group of people to go against the big gun lobby. She gives a captivating performance, one that shouldn't be missed.
#8
Still Alice
Earning her an Academy Award, Julianne Moore plays Alice, a linguistics professor who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. As she traverses through the debilitating outcomes of this disease, we witness a woman who still shows strength and fortitude in the midst of overwhelming odds, and this is definitely the crowning achievement of Moore's lavish catalogue.
#7
La La Land
In this beautiful ode to classic Hollywood and the power of jazz, Emma Stone plays a struggling actress trying to make it, while Ryan Gosling has a strong passion for jazz. The two star-crossed lovers share a whirlwind romance, filled with dizzying song and dance numbers that remain with you long after the film ends. Stone earned her first Academy Award for her performance, and seeing this film you'll understand why.
#6
Titanic
Kate Winslet (who's actually a natural redhead) shines in James Cameron's epic drama "Titanic," about two star-crossed lovers who fall in love on the ill-fated Titanic. This film put both Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio on the map as two of Hollywood's heaviest hitters, both delivering exceptional performances that cemented the film as one of the highest grossing films of all time.
#5
Breakfast Club
One of the best teenage comedy/dramas of all time, "The Breakfast Club" featured some of the 80s top teen actors, including Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, and redhead Molly Ringwald. The story of a group of kids facing detention who come from vastly different paths in life show us all that we can get along with anyone, and inside each of us there's a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal.
#4
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Based on J.K. Rowling's beloved children's novel series, "Harry Potter" follows the titular hero as he attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, as he trains and prepares for his eventual fight with the ultimate evil, Voldemort. Although not the star, Rupert Grint stars as Ron Weasley, Harry's right-hand man through all the films, and serves as the comedic relief for the film as well as the emotional center for the cast.
#3
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Robert Zemeckis' groundbreaking film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" blended live-action with animation in a way that was never done before. Taking place in classic Hollywood, a down-and-out detective is hired to defend a cartoon rabbit named Roger who's framed for murder, but it's really Roger's sultry, seductive wife Jessica Rabbit who steals the show. With her low-cut dresses and flowing red hair, along with her alluring voice, she serves as one of the biggest mysteries in the film and - for a cartoon at least - gives a stirring performance.
#2
Pretty Woman
The hooker with a heart of gold, "Pretty Woman" cemented Julia Roberts as one of Hollywood's biggest leading ladies, and remains to this day as one of the best romantic comedies in modern history. This modern-Cinderella tale focuses on Richard Gere's wealthy businessman Edward, who hires hooker Vivan on a lark, but soon learns there more to her than just her body. The film has withstood over twenty years of history, and still holds up very well today.
#1
The Little Mermaid
Disney's more family-friendly version of Hans Christian Anderson's classic tale (seriously, the book is really messed up), "The Little Mermaid" remains one of Disney's crowning achievements in animation and story. Mermaid Ariel longs to live on land, and makes a deal with the evil Ursula to give her feet and allow her to experience life on dry land, with a powerful cost to pay. Filled with memorable songs (especially "Part of Your World"), "The Little Mermaid" is a classic Disney animated tale the whole family can enjoy time and time again.
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