To be completely and brutally honest, which I am, I could be considered intimidating at best, bitchy at worst. One of my suitemates from my freshman year in college joked that being intimidating “weeds out the unworthy.” We laughed at that and thought it very funny, but if it were true, not a single man out there is worthy. My best friend insists that I’m just too picky. It may be true, as I do have quite a lofty idea of what the perfect guy should be like. But because describing him would just be too difficult, I’ll just give my top 10 favorite male characters.
#10
Todd from Easy A
Despite being Emma Stone’s leading man, this great guy has a part that could (almost) be described as small. But he is such a sweetheart, always there to be the main character’s rock, and way cute. He’s respectful, thoughtful, and funny, but not overbearing or controlling. He’s just simply awesome.
#9
Emmett from Legally Blonde
He’s totally a sweetheart, very smart and supportive. Not overbearing or controlling, but not a wuss either. Good-hearted and cute.
#8
Dmitri from Anastasia
Yes, he’s argumentative and combative and totally frustrating, but he’s always looking out for you and he’ll definitely come back to help defeat Rasputin.
#7
Prince Char from Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
The BOOK, not the movie. Char’s film counterpart was an arrogant idiot. No, the real Prince Char is completely and totally good. A true best friend, intelligent and challenging, but also caring and loving.
#6
Brigan from Fire by Kristin Cashore
This guy is completely awesome. Strong, determined, and very clear on the differences between right and wrong. He’s thoughtful and smart, angry about all the right things and ready to take on the world.
#5
Malcom Reynolds from Serenity
Gun-slinging, Reaver-killing, verse-saving Mal is a pretty awesome guy. Headstrong and stubborn, to be sure, but his heart’s in the right place.
#4
Rick Castle from Castle
You may notice that this character is played by the same actor as #5, Nathan Fillion. Maybe I just have a thing for him, but these two characters are very different. Castle is a very successful novelist, working with the NYPD as a consultant and for inspiration. Despite his lack of a badge, he is totally awesome and helps his partner, Kate Beckett, out in a number of life-threatening scrapes. He’s in love with her. He just doesn’t know it yet lol
#3
Adam from No Strings Attached
I am enough like Natalie Portman’s character in this movie to appreciate how awesome Ashton Kutcher’s character is. He totally puts up with all her quirks and commitment issues, and is completely sweet (as well as handsome).
#2
Dexter from, well, Dexter
Dexter is the shit. No doubt about it. Aside from being a complete badass, as well as being a psychopath, Dexter is also surprisingly good at being engaging without looking fake. That’s more than I can say about most guys. Dexter’s not gorgeous, of course, but he does exude this altogether confident persona that makes him surprisingly attractive. That and the fact that he’s a serial killer who only kills other killers. That’s pretty legit.
#1
Seeley Booth from Bones
Booth tops my list for several reasons. This man, played by David Boreanaz, is hot. Yes, it is one of his many notable qualities. But aside from his good looks and great body, Booth is everything a man should be, especially when it comes to Dr. Temperance Brennan. (They’re in love with each other, they just haven’t admitted it yet). Like #3, he accepts his partner’s quirks with grace. He’s strong and determined, very stubborn at times but his heart is always in the right place. He’s very sensitive and caring, and dead-set on putting bad guys away. If Seeley Booth existed in my life, I do believe I would marry him, no questions asked.
There you have it. These are my top 10 men, so to speak. My mother assures me that there’s someone out there for everyone. For all of us singles out there, I certainly hope it’s true.
-Lucifer
