The 50 Hottest Men of SciFi and Fantasy
I got a little tired of seeing all the "hot girls of scifi" lists (which really just consists of every naked girl who has ever been in an alien movie even if she has no personality or charm whatsoever) and also a little tired with seeing all these "hot men" lists that continue to kiss the butt of boring people like George Clooney and Brad Pitt (hey Hollywood, we've all gotten over it, so should you!!)
So here's my list of men, with a few honorable mentions at the end.
I got a little tired of seeing all the "hot girls of scifi" lists (which really just consists of every naked girl who has ever been in an alien movie even if she has no personality or charm whatsoever) and also a little tired with seeing all these "hot men" lists that continue to kiss the butt of boring people like George Clooney and Brad Pitt (hey Hollywood, we've all gotten over it, so should you!!)
So here's my list of men, with a few honorable mentions at the end.
50. Neo.
Dude . . . he may be a bit wooden, but he certainly knows how to rock a long black coat. What more do you need?
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Dude . . . he may be a bit wooden, but he certainly knows how to rock a long black coat. What more do you need?
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49. Lando Calrissian
He was cool enough to hang around with Han Solo. He was also a gray character, which is always hot, especially when they redeem themselves by being heroic at the end.
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He was cool enough to hang around with Han Solo. He was also a gray character, which is always hot, especially when they redeem themselves by being heroic at the end.
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48. Jin
jin was a boor. Jin was boring. Until the second season came on. Suddenly he was hot (can letting your hair grow out really make you that much hotter?) and he was sympathetic. We learned he was a poor fisherman's son who was trying so hard to hold on to his wife that he ended up doing everything to push her away. Now he's our sweetheart (not just Sun's).
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jin was a boor. Jin was boring. Until the second season came on. Suddenly he was hot (can letting your hair grow out really make you that much hotter?) and he was sympathetic. We learned he was a poor fisherman's son who was trying so hard to hold on to his wife that he ended up doing everything to push her away. Now he's our sweetheart (not just Sun's).
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47. McCoy 2.0
When I saw the trailer for Star Trek, I told my sister "McCoy is hot", words that I never believed could be used together in that order in a sentence. But Karl Urban has made that syntax possible. Creepily similar to Kelley's character (you can tell Urban's a trekkie) but delicious enough that I couldn't bring myself to feel weird about staring at his butt in the starfleet uniform. Nice going, Karl.I half expected him to burst out with "I'm a hottie, not a nottie!!"
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When I saw the trailer for Star Trek, I told my sister "McCoy is hot", words that I never believed could be used together in that order in a sentence. But Karl Urban has made that syntax possible. Creepily similar to Kelley's character (you can tell Urban's a trekkie) but delicious enough that I couldn't bring myself to feel weird about staring at his butt in the starfleet uniform. Nice going, Karl.I half expected him to burst out with "I'm a hottie, not a nottie!!"
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46. Creedy (Reign of Fire)
Matthew McSweaty may have run rough shod over this movie with his big cigars and tanks (overcompensating much?) but Creedy was the hottest. How can you compete with a guy who dies saving children? Just give it up, Matt.
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Matthew McSweaty may have run rough shod over this movie with his big cigars and tanks (overcompensating much?) but Creedy was the hottest. How can you compete with a guy who dies saving children? Just give it up, Matt.
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45. Westley (The Princess Bride)
A man who loves you enough to come back from the dead is sexy. Right? I'm not a huge Cary Elwes fan, but I thought he was beautiful in this movie. The fact that the entire thing is hilarious but still romantic helps. Watch his last rant to Prince Humperdink and tell me he's not a hottie!
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A man who loves you enough to come back from the dead is sexy. Right? I'm not a huge Cary Elwes fan, but I thought he was beautiful in this movie. The fact that the entire thing is hilarious but still romantic helps. Watch his last rant to Prince Humperdink and tell me he's not a hottie!
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44. Josef
When I told my sister I didn't watch Moonlight, she told me "well then, you're an idiot" (The Office reference, all you cool kids will get it). Why is he sexy? Well, unlike certain other undeads on the show, he doesn't go around whining, which is always a plus.
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When I told my sister I didn't watch Moonlight, she told me "well then, you're an idiot" (The Office reference, all you cool kids will get it). Why is he sexy? Well, unlike certain other undeads on the show, he doesn't go around whining, which is always a plus.
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43. Sam Anders
Apparently, Sam was only supposed to be in one episode of BSG. But Katee Sackhoff pushed to have his character return as a regular. This one time guest spot turned into a key character and one of the saddest (but beautiful) endings ever. Riding off into the sunset (literally) and being reunited with your messed-up-but-now-reformed-and-emotionally-healed love of your life? Absolutely frakking brilliant. Say what you want about Kara/Lee - Sam's the man.
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Apparently, Sam was only supposed to be in one episode of BSG. But Katee Sackhoff pushed to have his character return as a regular. This one time guest spot turned into a key character and one of the saddest (but beautiful) endings ever. Riding off into the sunset (literally) and being reunited with your messed-up-but-now-reformed-and-emotionally-healed love of your life? Absolutely frakking brilliant. Say what you want about Kara/Lee - Sam's the man.
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42. Sayid
One of the most complex characters on tv - and complexity always lends itself to sexiness. Sayid was noble, heroic . . . and a torturer who was as adept at killing as some others are at cooking breakfast. We've been waiting for his internal redemption (we forgave him a long time ago, but he still hasn't forgiven himself). Will we get to see it in season 6? Those who have seen the finale understand my uncertainty.
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One of the most complex characters on tv - and complexity always lends itself to sexiness. Sayid was noble, heroic . . . and a torturer who was as adept at killing as some others are at cooking breakfast. We've been waiting for his internal redemption (we forgave him a long time ago, but he still hasn't forgiven himself). Will we get to see it in season 6? Those who have seen the finale understand my uncertainty.
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41. Karl "Helo" Agathon
Talk about a controversial character!! Iv'e never seen a person get so much flak for trying to actually be a good person. And that is what makes Helo so sexy - his innate goodness. I admit that I am a sucker for the bad boys (only in my entertainment choices, in real life . . . they can go jump of a cliff, I'm not impressed), but Helo's constant struggle to do what is right - to even KNOW what is right while surrounded by so many who used the war as an excuse to do "what they had to" even if it was horrifying stood him head and shoulders above every other person. Helo was the kinda guy you could rely on. And he's cute - so that helps.
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Talk about a controversial character!! Iv'e never seen a person get so much flak for trying to actually be a good person. And that is what makes Helo so sexy - his innate goodness. I admit that I am a sucker for the bad boys (only in my entertainment choices, in real life . . . they can go jump of a cliff, I'm not impressed), but Helo's constant struggle to do what is right - to even KNOW what is right while surrounded by so many who used the war as an excuse to do "what they had to" even if it was horrifying stood him head and shoulders above every other person. Helo was the kinda guy you could rely on. And he's cute - so that helps.
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40. Terry Sheridan
This movie kinda sucked. But most stuff with Jolie sucks (let's be honest now). But Terry Sheridan injected some life into the sagging story and his charm even managed to bounce, untarnished, off of Croft's ice-princessness. His last minute turn towards jerkdom aside (that was a stupid way to get rid of him - I hate movies that do that) he was actually more charming and (dare I say it?) better looking than Jolie. And he's Scottish!
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This movie kinda sucked. But most stuff with Jolie sucks (let's be honest now). But Terry Sheridan injected some life into the sagging story and his charm even managed to bounce, untarnished, off of Croft's ice-princessness. His last minute turn towards jerkdom aside (that was a stupid way to get rid of him - I hate movies that do that) he was actually more charming and (dare I say it?) better looking than Jolie. And he's Scottish!
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39. Spencer Armacost
The Astronaut's Wife . . . I don't remember what this movie was about. It was kinda stupid, I think. All I remember about it is that I didn't quite get why his wife was so upset about him really being an alien. I mean, it's Johnny Depp!! Who cares? Plus, Depp is surprisingly handsome with blond hair, which was unexpected.
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The Astronaut's Wife . . . I don't remember what this movie was about. It was kinda stupid, I think. All I remember about it is that I didn't quite get why his wife was so upset about him really being an alien. I mean, it's Johnny Depp!! Who cares? Plus, Depp is surprisingly handsome with blond hair, which was unexpected.
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38. Skinner
If you watched the X-Files, then you'll understand this. If you don't, I don't think I can explain it to you.;
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If you watched the X-Files, then you'll understand this. If you don't, I don't think I can explain it to you.;
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37. Jake
I'm not sure this show is really scifi - but it's kinda hard to know what it was at all since it was canceled so abruptly before it could take off. But Jake was still hot enough to warrant a spot, since he was both sweet and heroic. Skeet Ulrich also managed to struggle out of his the-dude-that-looks-like-Johnny-Depp curse and stand on his own. Plus, we got to see that he looks good in just a towel. Which I, for one, didn't know before.
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I'm not sure this show is really scifi - but it's kinda hard to know what it was at all since it was canceled so abruptly before it could take off. But Jake was still hot enough to warrant a spot, since he was both sweet and heroic. Skeet Ulrich also managed to struggle out of his the-dude-that-looks-like-Johnny-Depp curse and stand on his own. Plus, we got to see that he looks good in just a towel. Which I, for one, didn't know before.
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36. Eugene Morrow (Gattaca)
Wanna know the truth? I can't really even think about this movie without tearing up a bit. This part of the list is actually serving a two-fold purpose, to let you know how heartbreakingly beautiful, sad and sexy Jude Law's character was in this movie, and to let you know that if you haven't seen it, you must as soon as possible. I really mean it - it's one of the best films ever made.
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Wanna know the truth? I can't really even think about this movie without tearing up a bit. This part of the list is actually serving a two-fold purpose, to let you know how heartbreakingly beautiful, sad and sexy Jude Law's character was in this movie, and to let you know that if you haven't seen it, you must as soon as possible. I really mean it - it's one of the best films ever made.
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35. Jacob's Nemesis (Lost)
This dude doesn't even have a name and already he's integral to Lost's plot. He's not particularly striking - physically - but listen to his voice in his exchange with Jacob on the beach . . . the man has a voice to die for. I love nice voices. Titus Welliver, where have you been my whole life?
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This dude doesn't even have a name and already he's integral to Lost's plot. He's not particularly striking - physically - but listen to his voice in his exchange with Jacob on the beach . . . the man has a voice to die for. I love nice voices. Titus Welliver, where have you been my whole life?
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34. Jacob
Jacob, I hardly knew ye. Is it terrible of me that I want Jacob to live and win mostly because I think he's kinda hot? Alright, not just kinda hot, but really hot. Plus, he has that weird asymmetrical face that is really handsome on one side and kinda mucked up on the other. Which I find fascinating.
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Jacob, I hardly knew ye. Is it terrible of me that I want Jacob to live and win mostly because I think he's kinda hot? Alright, not just kinda hot, but really hot. Plus, he has that weird asymmetrical face that is really handsome on one side and kinda mucked up on the other. Which I find fascinating.
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33. Ed Witwer (Minority Report)
Okay, so here's a scifi movie that did not suck. Wonderful movie and even though Farrell is only in it for a bit, he manages to make a bigger impression than Cruise. Slimy enough that we suspect him and feel shocked when he ends up NOT being the villian, but also somehow sympathetic enough that we feel bad about how his character meets his end, Farrell does some subtly charming and interesting acting here. And, despite what my sister says, his eyebrows are just fine.
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Okay, so here's a scifi movie that did not suck. Wonderful movie and even though Farrell is only in it for a bit, he manages to make a bigger impression than Cruise. Slimy enough that we suspect him and feel shocked when he ends up NOT being the villian, but also somehow sympathetic enough that we feel bad about how his character meets his end, Farrell does some subtly charming and interesting acting here. And, despite what my sister says, his eyebrows are just fine.
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32. Andre Marek
Gerard Butler seems to be on my list a lot . . . my mom must be rubbing off on me (she ADORES the G-Man). Anyhoo, I really thought Timeline was a mediocre movie, but Marek was so romantic (I know, that sounds corny, but he was) and fell so quickly in love that he won us over despite the holes in the plot. Butler somehow made the too rapid relationship between him and his lady love believable. When she runs into his arms at the end, you don't once wonder how THAT happened so fast. Who wouldn't be in love with him, even after only a day?
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Gerard Butler seems to be on my list a lot . . . my mom must be rubbing off on me (she ADORES the G-Man). Anyhoo, I really thought Timeline was a mediocre movie, but Marek was so romantic (I know, that sounds corny, but he was) and fell so quickly in love that he won us over despite the holes in the plot. Butler somehow made the too rapid relationship between him and his lady love believable. When she runs into his arms at the end, you don't once wonder how THAT happened so fast. Who wouldn't be in love with him, even after only a day?
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31. Edward Scissorhands
Can you tell I love Johnny Depp? Edward Scissorhands was one of my first encounters with him (I can't remember if I saw this or Benny and Joon first) and even at only 13 years old I was smart enough to be able to discern the beauty underneath all that makeup. Edward was one of the most tragic and sympahetic characters I've ever had the pleasure of watching. He was sensitive and vunerable but somehow still manly enough that it came as no great shock when he finally stuck one of those cursed scissorblades right through the villain's chest.
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Can you tell I love Johnny Depp? Edward Scissorhands was one of my first encounters with him (I can't remember if I saw this or Benny and Joon first) and even at only 13 years old I was smart enough to be able to discern the beauty underneath all that makeup. Edward was one of the most tragic and sympahetic characters I've ever had the pleasure of watching. He was sensitive and vunerable but somehow still manly enough that it came as no great shock when he finally stuck one of those cursed scissorblades right through the villain's chest.
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30. Sid 6.7
I really can't remember this movie at all. All I do remember is that Russell Crowe (a young, completely unknown Russell Crowe) stole the movie out from underneath Denzel Washington. Which, in my opinion, isn't a great feat, but Sid 6.7 somehow even stole the movie out from underneath itself. So much so that now, at least 10 years later, he's all I remember about it. He was lovely, and handsome. Something I'm not sure I can say anymore . . .
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I really can't remember this movie at all. All I do remember is that Russell Crowe (a young, completely unknown Russell Crowe) stole the movie out from underneath Denzel Washington. Which, in my opinion, isn't a great feat, but Sid 6.7 somehow even stole the movie out from underneath itself. So much so that now, at least 10 years later, he's all I remember about it. He was lovely, and handsome. Something I'm not sure I can say anymore . . .
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29. Romo Lampkin
This man was only on BSG a few times, but his indoors sunglasses and cat bag (plus his strangely hot klepto tendencies) made him pretty hard to forget. Why is he hot? I don't know. The accent maybe? The glasses? The coat? The fact that he managed to maim a man with only a pen while handcuffed? Or maybe his tough guy exterior coupled with his gooey, soft inside? Who knows. He's just hot. Deal with it
This man was only on BSG a few times, but his indoors sunglasses and cat bag (plus his strangely hot klepto tendencies) made him pretty hard to forget. Why is he hot? I don't know. The accent maybe? The glasses? The coat? The fact that he managed to maim a man with only a pen while handcuffed? Or maybe his tough guy exterior coupled with his gooey, soft inside? Who knows. He's just hot. Deal with it
28. Lex Luthor
Either trying to take over the world through some scientifically specious plan or hiding pathetically from the world and all its pain behind his designer sunglasses, Michael Rosenbaum's Luthor was a perfect blend of goodness and tragedy - the perfect ingredients for a potential villian. Of course, Smallville botched all that, but we still have at least 3 good seasons of Lex angst and drama (not to mention sexy smirks, billowing jackets, and leather gloves). We can make up our own story after that.
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Either trying to take over the world through some scientifically specious plan or hiding pathetically from the world and all its pain behind his designer sunglasses, Michael Rosenbaum's Luthor was a perfect blend of goodness and tragedy - the perfect ingredients for a potential villian. Of course, Smallville botched all that, but we still have at least 3 good seasons of Lex angst and drama (not to mention sexy smirks, billowing jackets, and leather gloves). We can make up our own story after that.
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27. Tony Stark
Oh, my sister is going to love me for this. I admit, I am not a huge RDJ fan. That's not to say I don't like him, but I'm just not half as devoted as some are. I think he's charming, either as a disheveled, half-drunk person that you'd imagine would have to sleep in his car because he can't remember how to get home, or as a cleaned up businessman but I don't usually find myself swooning over him. That said, Iron Man was awesome and so was Downey in the role. Also, my own little cherry on top, he will be embodying my favorite fictional character - Sherlock Holmes - in December. So, as of now, I'm on the Downey bandwagon.
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Oh, my sister is going to love me for this. I admit, I am not a huge RDJ fan. That's not to say I don't like him, but I'm just not half as devoted as some are. I think he's charming, either as a disheveled, half-drunk person that you'd imagine would have to sleep in his car because he can't remember how to get home, or as a cleaned up businessman but I don't usually find myself swooning over him. That said, Iron Man was awesome and so was Downey in the role. Also, my own little cherry on top, he will be embodying my favorite fictional character - Sherlock Holmes - in December. So, as of now, I'm on the Downey bandwagon.
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26. Bruce Wayne
Faults aside, I think Christian Bale is gorgeous. When he's Batman, actually DRESSED as Batman, i don't think he's hot. His best features are covered and his voice is laughable. But as Bruce Wayne, I actually find him charming and a bit sad. Plus, men who border on being crazy have always been irresistible to me.
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Faults aside, I think Christian Bale is gorgeous. When he's Batman, actually DRESSED as Batman, i don't think he's hot. His best features are covered and his voice is laughable. But as Bruce Wayne, I actually find him charming and a bit sad. Plus, men who border on being crazy have always been irresistible to me.
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25. Krycek
Sure, his nickname was Ratboy (kinda lets you know what his character is like, huh?) but that doesn't mean he wasn't really, really sexy. He was duplicitous, sneaky, self-serving, and generally murderous. But he was also snarky, smart, and almost, just ALMOST, possessing more common sense than Mulder. Seeing Ratboy get beat and kicked around was painful, but at least it never damaged his pretty face too much.
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Sure, his nickname was Ratboy (kinda lets you know what his character is like, huh?) but that doesn't mean he wasn't really, really sexy. He was duplicitous, sneaky, self-serving, and generally murderous. But he was also snarky, smart, and almost, just ALMOST, possessing more common sense than Mulder. Seeing Ratboy get beat and kicked around was painful, but at least it never damaged his pretty face too much.
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24. Fox Mulder
Spooky!! Hey, the X-Files had nicknames for everyone, huh? Anyways. As I am writing this, I am trying not to think about the recent scandals revolving around Duchovny . . . I am also trying not to think about the travesty that was the last X-Files movie. With those bitter thoughts pushed firmly to the back of my mind, I can focus on why Mulder is so sexy. I think it's the intelligence. And the awkwardness. It's always cute to see such a handsome man with absolutely no skillz. If he had known how attractive he was and used it to get a lot of ladies, half his charm would have been lost. Plus, he had nice hair.
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Spooky!! Hey, the X-Files had nicknames for everyone, huh? Anyways. As I am writing this, I am trying not to think about the recent scandals revolving around Duchovny . . . I am also trying not to think about the travesty that was the last X-Files movie. With those bitter thoughts pushed firmly to the back of my mind, I can focus on why Mulder is so sexy. I think it's the intelligence. And the awkwardness. It's always cute to see such a handsome man with absolutely no skillz. If he had known how attractive he was and used it to get a lot of ladies, half his charm would have been lost. Plus, he had nice hair.
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23. Elrond
I think my obsession with Hugo Weaving borders on being unhealthy. It's the voice. And, also, the parental concern. And maybe the fact that he's the manliest elf in the whole movie (wow, that sentence looks weird).
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I think my obsession with Hugo Weaving borders on being unhealthy. It's the voice. And, also, the parental concern. And maybe the fact that he's the manliest elf in the whole movie (wow, that sentence looks weird).
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22. V
I told you I was obsessed.
"Voilà! In view, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villian by the vicissitudes of Fate. This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin vanguarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition. The only verdict is vengence; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose, so let me simply add that it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V."
'Nuff said. Hugo Weaving, I want to marry your voice and have it's babies.
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I told you I was obsessed.
"Voilà! In view, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villian by the vicissitudes of Fate. This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin vanguarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition. The only verdict is vengence; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose, so let me simply add that it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V."
'Nuff said. Hugo Weaving, I want to marry your voice and have it's babies.
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21. Aragorn
I don't really feel like a lot of the men of The Lord of the Rings needs explaining. They were riding horses and fighting wars - wearing armor and swords and walking manfully into rooms while well placed fans blew their hair around. Do we really need anymore than that?
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I don't really feel like a lot of the men of The Lord of the Rings needs explaining. They were riding horses and fighting wars - wearing armor and swords and walking manfully into rooms while well placed fans blew their hair around. Do we really need anymore than that?
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20. Boromir
"They've taken the little ones!!" Ahhh, Boromir . . . I . . . I can't speak right now. The tears are too blinding.
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"They've taken the little ones!!" Ahhh, Boromir . . . I . . . I can't speak right now. The tears are too blinding.
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19. Faramir
There's almost too much to say about Faramir. He's sexy because of his pain. We want him to be happy. And we want to slap Denethor in the mouth.
Faramir:You wish now that our places had been exchanged... that I had died and Boromir had lived.
Denethor: Yes . . . I wish that . . .
Ahh!!! *grabs heart*
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There's almost too much to say about Faramir. He's sexy because of his pain. We want him to be happy. And we want to slap Denethor in the mouth.
Faramir:You wish now that our places had been exchanged... that I had died and Boromir had lived.
Denethor: Yes . . . I wish that . . .
Ahh!!! *grabs heart*
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18. Brian Larson
The Invisible sucked (a lot of these movies on my list suck . . . no wonder people have a bad view of scifi), but Larson was good eye candy and even in the brief scenes Rennie had, we got to see a little of that quirky charm that makes him so irresistible to watch. Plus, he's really pretty. And he's a detective, which is sexy (for some reason). Rennie will be on this list again, so keep a sharp eye.
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The Invisible sucked (a lot of these movies on my list suck . . . no wonder people have a bad view of scifi), but Larson was good eye candy and even in the brief scenes Rennie had, we got to see a little of that quirky charm that makes him so irresistible to watch. Plus, he's really pretty. And he's a detective, which is sexy (for some reason). Rennie will be on this list again, so keep a sharp eye.
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17. Han Solo
Solo is actually not my favorite Ford character (keep an eye out for more of him as we continue on), but he is one of the most charming. Yes, his hair is a bit 70's, and, yes, some of his lines are badly written. But he's a scallywag. A pirate of the galaxy. And pirate's are always sexy . . . well, okay, not ALWAYS, but when a pirate happens to look delicious, then it's double the pleasure, double the fun!!
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Solo is actually not my favorite Ford character (keep an eye out for more of him as we continue on), but he is one of the most charming. Yes, his hair is a bit 70's, and, yes, some of his lines are badly written. But he's a scallywag. A pirate of the galaxy. And pirate's are always sexy . . . well, okay, not ALWAYS, but when a pirate happens to look delicious, then it's double the pleasure, double the fun!!
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16. Marcus Wright
I debated, because of his newness, putting Sam Worthington's character so high on this list. But then, after some contemplation, I realized that he managed to make a dreary, quite boring movie, actually emotionally interesting to me - even during the romantic parts (which so badly mimicked mediocre fanfiction that people actually started giggling in the theater). Bale looked gorgeous in the movie, but he was merely walking through. Marcus Wright was equally gorgeous, and actually possessed a personality and some intensity. Apparently Worthington just decided that this movie belonged to him - and I can't say I'm complaining.
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I debated, because of his newness, putting Sam Worthington's character so high on this list. But then, after some contemplation, I realized that he managed to make a dreary, quite boring movie, actually emotionally interesting to me - even during the romantic parts (which so badly mimicked mediocre fanfiction that people actually started giggling in the theater). Bale looked gorgeous in the movie, but he was merely walking through. Marcus Wright was equally gorgeous, and actually possessed a personality and some intensity. Apparently Worthington just decided that this movie belonged to him - and I can't say I'm complaining.
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15. Victor Creed
Speaking of almost stealing movies --- Liev Schrieber is both vicious and sad in this version of Sabretooth -- a great improvement from the incarnation that we saw in the first X-Men movie. As we walked from the theater, my friend told me that she didn't find Sabretooth particularly attractive or handsome, but that he was just so manly that she couldn't keep her eyes off of him. I feel that pretty much sums it up. The black coat didn't hurt either (nor does the amazingly sexy voice).
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Speaking of almost stealing movies --- Liev Schrieber is both vicious and sad in this version of Sabretooth -- a great improvement from the incarnation that we saw in the first X-Men movie. As we walked from the theater, my friend told me that she didn't find Sabretooth particularly attractive or handsome, but that he was just so manly that she couldn't keep her eyes off of him. I feel that pretty much sums it up. The black coat didn't hurt either (nor does the amazingly sexy voice).
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14. Wolverine
I feel kinda stupid having to explain why Hugh Jackman's Wolverine is sexy. Besides his obvious assets (and gratuitous butt shots) we also have a highly complex, inherently noble man who saves children but also won't hesitate to slice and dice you. Very hot.
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I feel kinda stupid having to explain why Hugh Jackman's Wolverine is sexy. Besides his obvious assets (and gratuitous butt shots) we also have a highly complex, inherently noble man who saves children but also won't hesitate to slice and dice you. Very hot.
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13. New Spock
Wow. First off, I already love Zachary Quinto to little Sylar bits. But as Spock, he far exceeded my expectations. He’s totally believable but new in the role. There’s a well spring off emotion just there in Spock, and Quinto manages to show it without once changing expression. The scene in the turbo lift with Uhura and him is both sexy and subtle, very in keeping with Spock’s character. There’s control in Quinto’s Spock, but there is also a sensuality (as there was with Nimoy) that draws and keeps your eyes on him at all times.
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Wow. First off, I already love Zachary Quinto to little Sylar bits. But as Spock, he far exceeded my expectations. He’s totally believable but new in the role. There’s a well spring off emotion just there in Spock, and Quinto manages to show it without once changing expression. The scene in the turbo lift with Uhura and him is both sexy and subtle, very in keeping with Spock’s character. There’s control in Quinto’s Spock, but there is also a sensuality (as there was with Nimoy) that draws and keeps your eyes on him at all times.
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12. Richard Alpert
Mmmmm . . . guyliner. Actually, the dude doesn’t wear any makeup. And I know that. But I couldn’t help myself. Nestor Carbonell is obviously delicious (he was a hottie even as Batmanuel). But there’s deep waters under Alpert’s cool façade, and at least a hundred years worth of wisdom and weariness. We’ve seen him through leader and leader, all of which obviously tried his patience, but we’ve never seen him simply take charge himself. His brief bursts of feistiness and rebellion are hot though, and probably the intensity that runs just beneath the surface is exactly what makes him so sexy (and his nice tushy, and his long neck, and his . . . everything else). If we don’t get a season 6 flashback of our sexy immortal (preferably where he plays a Black Rock pirate), then I will be sorely disappointed. In any case, where does the line begin to get your innocence taken?
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Mmmmm . . . guyliner. Actually, the dude doesn’t wear any makeup. And I know that. But I couldn’t help myself. Nestor Carbonell is obviously delicious (he was a hottie even as Batmanuel). But there’s deep waters under Alpert’s cool façade, and at least a hundred years worth of wisdom and weariness. We’ve seen him through leader and leader, all of which obviously tried his patience, but we’ve never seen him simply take charge himself. His brief bursts of feistiness and rebellion are hot though, and probably the intensity that runs just beneath the surface is exactly what makes him so sexy (and his nice tushy, and his long neck, and his . . . everything else). If we don’t get a season 6 flashback of our sexy immortal (preferably where he plays a Black Rock pirate), then I will be sorely disappointed. In any case, where does the line begin to get your innocence taken?
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11. Baltar
Living proof that sexy isn't all about muscles and brawn. Gentle, intelligent, almost delicate looking, Gaius (don't you just love that name?) Baltar is the epitome of intellectual appeal. Throughout Galactica's sojourn as refugees, Baltar has been arrogant, cowardly, self-serving, but somehow also compassionate, spiritual, vulnerable, and sympathetic. Partially (and unwillingly) culpable for the genocide of most of his people, we've watched the good Doctor spiral down in a free fall of guilt and fear, rise back up in cloud of religious faith, and now screech to a grinding halt mid-air as he's forced to assess what he believes and why. If you need a shallower reason for his spot of the list – he's pretty, to boot
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Living proof that sexy isn't all about muscles and brawn. Gentle, intelligent, almost delicate looking, Gaius (don't you just love that name?) Baltar is the epitome of intellectual appeal. Throughout Galactica's sojourn as refugees, Baltar has been arrogant, cowardly, self-serving, but somehow also compassionate, spiritual, vulnerable, and sympathetic. Partially (and unwillingly) culpable for the genocide of most of his people, we've watched the good Doctor spiral down in a free fall of guilt and fear, rise back up in cloud of religious faith, and now screech to a grinding halt mid-air as he's forced to assess what he believes and why. If you need a shallower reason for his spot of the list – he's pretty, to boot
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10.Leoben
It was hard deciding which came first - Baltar or Leoben. These are my men of BSG. I know Lee has the most rabid fan base, but my tastes seem to run more for the tiny, shifty eyed men, and the vision spouting, crazy cylons. Leoben is a nice looking guy, on a purely superficial level (he's all dimples and eyelashes), especially for pushing 50. But the chemistry he has with Katee Sackhoff is particularly extreme, to the point where its best to just accept the hotness and not try to explain it (I was a shipper at first choke). If there is any doubt to this, watch the first 10 minutes of season 3's "Maelstrom". I don't care what you think of his character's actions - that scene is pure hot.
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It was hard deciding which came first - Baltar or Leoben. These are my men of BSG. I know Lee has the most rabid fan base, but my tastes seem to run more for the tiny, shifty eyed men, and the vision spouting, crazy cylons. Leoben is a nice looking guy, on a purely superficial level (he's all dimples and eyelashes), especially for pushing 50. But the chemistry he has with Katee Sackhoff is particularly extreme, to the point where its best to just accept the hotness and not try to explain it (I was a shipper at first choke). If there is any doubt to this, watch the first 10 minutes of season 3's "Maelstrom". I don't care what you think of his character's actions - that scene is pure hot.
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9. Sylar
Ah, Sylar. Your character is fickle, schizophrenic, uneven, at times, just badly written, and completely evil. You really have no redeeming qualities. Except your hair . . . and your eyes, and your smile, and just generally, your face. Zachary Quinto does succeed in keeping Sylar entertaining, even when his actions or motives are confusing or, worse, nonsensical. He has a dry wit, and revels so much in the evilness of the character that you can't help but feel a little giggly with him. Plus, for the most part, at least he doesn't whine as much as the other characters (I'm ignoring most of season 3 in order to make this claim). Give me a Sylar spin-off and I'll watch it . . . I might even jump ship on Heroes . . . No, I would jump ship on Heroes.
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Ah, Sylar. Your character is fickle, schizophrenic, uneven, at times, just badly written, and completely evil. You really have no redeeming qualities. Except your hair . . . and your eyes, and your smile, and just generally, your face. Zachary Quinto does succeed in keeping Sylar entertaining, even when his actions or motives are confusing or, worse, nonsensical. He has a dry wit, and revels so much in the evilness of the character that you can't help but feel a little giggly with him. Plus, for the most part, at least he doesn't whine as much as the other characters (I'm ignoring most of season 3 in order to make this claim). Give me a Sylar spin-off and I'll watch it . . . I might even jump ship on Heroes . . . No, I would jump ship on Heroes.
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8. Desmond
I was in love at the first "bewt" that came out of his mouth. Besides the Scottish accent, he's tan, lean, has dark eyes, and his hair is really nice. That sounds shallow, doesn't it? Of course, his looks aren't the only thing. He's the Odysseus of Lost, with a pining Penelope waiting for him and everything. Saving the world while slowly going crazy, blowing himself up to save the islanders, rescuing Claire from drowning - he's the hero of the story, more so than Jack, Locke, or even my beloved Sawyer. To top it all off, he has a really sexy walk.
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I was in love at the first "bewt" that came out of his mouth. Besides the Scottish accent, he's tan, lean, has dark eyes, and his hair is really nice. That sounds shallow, doesn't it? Of course, his looks aren't the only thing. He's the Odysseus of Lost, with a pining Penelope waiting for him and everything. Saving the world while slowly going crazy, blowing himself up to save the islanders, rescuing Claire from drowning - he's the hero of the story, more so than Jack, Locke, or even my beloved Sawyer. To top it all off, he has a really sexy walk.
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7. Sawyer
Sawyer . . . he's a pretty boy. When Lost first aired, my mom watched it but I didn't. When she told me there were attractive men on it, I scoffed. "Like the fake southern guy with the blond hair? Boring." Oh, how wrong I was. He's anything but just a pretty boy (he also really is southern). Sawyer has, amongst an overwhelmingly brilliant cast, managed to stand out as a complex, sympathetic figure. Whether he's conning someone, sacrificing himself, allowing himself to be tortured, purposefully incurring the wrath of his fellow crash survivors in order to punish himself for his sins, breaking down after a violent act, or merely traipsing through the jungle while doling out nicknames for everyone, he brings a subtle sophistication to a role that could have been anything but. I think he deserves better than Kate, but he's so moving in his love for her that I want them together . . . just because it makes him happy.
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Sawyer . . . he's a pretty boy. When Lost first aired, my mom watched it but I didn't. When she told me there were attractive men on it, I scoffed. "Like the fake southern guy with the blond hair? Boring." Oh, how wrong I was. He's anything but just a pretty boy (he also really is southern). Sawyer has, amongst an overwhelmingly brilliant cast, managed to stand out as a complex, sympathetic figure. Whether he's conning someone, sacrificing himself, allowing himself to be tortured, purposefully incurring the wrath of his fellow crash survivors in order to punish himself for his sins, breaking down after a violent act, or merely traipsing through the jungle while doling out nicknames for everyone, he brings a subtle sophistication to a role that could have been anything but. I think he deserves better than Kate, but he's so moving in his love for her that I want them together . . . just because it makes him happy.
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6. Decker (Blade Runner)
Decker. This is often called the best SciFi movie of all time. I don't disagree, though I find it hard to settle on one movie at all. Ford brings his everyman charm to this movie as well. He doesn't say much and the strong, silent type works well on him. But when he backs his girl-to-be up into a corner and makes her ask to be kissed, it was really the only time with Ford that I felt any kinda spark between him and his leading lady. Plus, he looks like Harrison Ford. Shouldn't that be reason enough for his characters to be on this list?
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Decker. This is often called the best SciFi movie of all time. I don't disagree, though I find it hard to settle on one movie at all. Ford brings his everyman charm to this movie as well. He doesn't say much and the strong, silent type works well on him. But when he backs his girl-to-be up into a corner and makes her ask to be kissed, it was really the only time with Ford that I felt any kinda spark between him and his leading lady. Plus, he looks like Harrison Ford. Shouldn't that be reason enough for his characters to be on this list?
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5. The Joker
Heath Ledger is amazing. Not just for his acting, but the ability to turn a dirty, greasy, yellow toothed, psychopathic, serial killer into a sort of sex symbol. Surely an awesome feat. I in no way mean to imply that the actions of the Joker are in some way hot or sexy. He's a reprehensible character, to be sure. But Ledger manages to add some sort of inexplicable and almost inarticulable charisma and melancholy to his version of the Harlequin of Hate. He was riveting. And perhaps my view is slightly tainted by the knowledge that there was a very beautiful man underneath that makeup - and that he was no longer with us.
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Heath Ledger is amazing. Not just for his acting, but the ability to turn a dirty, greasy, yellow toothed, psychopathic, serial killer into a sort of sex symbol. Surely an awesome feat. I in no way mean to imply that the actions of the Joker are in some way hot or sexy. He's a reprehensible character, to be sure. But Ledger manages to add some sort of inexplicable and almost inarticulable charisma and melancholy to his version of the Harlequin of Hate. He was riveting. And perhaps my view is slightly tainted by the knowledge that there was a very beautiful man underneath that makeup - and that he was no longer with us.
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4. Agent Smith
Talk about unconventional. This one may need some explaining. The voice is a big part - Hugo Weaving's drawling baritone is very much on display in these movies. The gun and the suit add a lot. But I think the main appeal is Smith's undercurrent of rage and helplessness. Not just a cold machine, indeed. The fact that he was the only character in the movie with an actual personality was ironic, considered that he was merely a computer program. But when he was on screen, one couldn't help but look at him, hanging on his every word. I started out not paying much attention to him at all in the first movie, but by the last (very wet) fight scene, I found myself rooting a little bit for him . . . if only to keep him in the rain for a bit longer.
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Talk about unconventional. This one may need some explaining. The voice is a big part - Hugo Weaving's drawling baritone is very much on display in these movies. The gun and the suit add a lot. But I think the main appeal is Smith's undercurrent of rage and helplessness. Not just a cold machine, indeed. The fact that he was the only character in the movie with an actual personality was ironic, considered that he was merely a computer program. But when he was on screen, one couldn't help but look at him, hanging on his every word. I started out not paying much attention to him at all in the first movie, but by the last (very wet) fight scene, I found myself rooting a little bit for him . . . if only to keep him in the rain for a bit longer.
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3. Indiana Jones
I was twelve years old when I first saw Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Between getting icked out by the removal of hearts and annoyed at whats-her-name's high pitched squealing, I found myself strangely distracted by Harrison Ford's neck. Watch it closely, he has a wonderful muscle that runs from his jaw to his clavicle . . . anyhoo, I think the fact that Jones seemed very much the unwilling adventurer added to his appeal. The crooked smile and ripped shirt didn't hurt too much either.
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I was twelve years old when I first saw Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Between getting icked out by the removal of hearts and annoyed at whats-her-name's high pitched squealing, I found myself strangely distracted by Harrison Ford's neck. Watch it closely, he has a wonderful muscle that runs from his jaw to his clavicle . . . anyhoo, I think the fact that Jones seemed very much the unwilling adventurer added to his appeal. The crooked smile and ripped shirt didn't hurt too much either.
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2. Jack Sparrow
Rogue, pirate, gentleman. Good looking in a dirty, un-Errol Flynn, way, he outshone the squeaky clean pretty boy of the movie. It's hard to hide the gorgeousness (could his eyes be any prettier?) of Johnny Depp and I'm sure its shocked the movie producers to discover that caking him in dirty and shabby clothes did nothing to detract from his looks. In fact, I daresay his looks were only enhanced by these stinky accouterments. If you need any convincing, just compare his kiss with Keira with the kisses between Keira and Orlando. No contest.
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Rogue, pirate, gentleman. Good looking in a dirty, un-Errol Flynn, way, he outshone the squeaky clean pretty boy of the movie. It's hard to hide the gorgeousness (could his eyes be any prettier?) of Johnny Depp and I'm sure its shocked the movie producers to discover that caking him in dirty and shabby clothes did nothing to detract from his looks. In fact, I daresay his looks were only enhanced by these stinky accouterments. If you need any convincing, just compare his kiss with Keira with the kisses between Keira and Orlando. No contest.
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1. Spock
The Ultimate. The Princess Leia of female geekdom. Intelligent, reserved, dignified . . . gawky, awkward, sensitive, and self-doubting. His complexity made him intriguing, his uncountable unique mannerisms (the eyebrow raise, the half smirk, the crossed arms, the fidgets, the sighing . . .I could go on) made him fun to watch. The fact that he was tall, dark, and, let's be honest, good looking didn't hurt. He was once told at a convention that he was the stuff of women's fantasies. To this he raised his glass and said "may all your dreams come true!"
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The Ultimate. The Princess Leia of female geekdom. Intelligent, reserved, dignified . . . gawky, awkward, sensitive, and self-doubting. His complexity made him intriguing, his uncountable unique mannerisms (the eyebrow raise, the half smirk, the crossed arms, the fidgets, the sighing . . .I could go on) made him fun to watch. The fact that he was tall, dark, and, let's be honest, good looking didn't hurt. He was once told at a convention that he was the stuff of women's fantasies. To this he raised his glass and said "may all your dreams come true!"
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3 HONORABLE MENTIONS:
For brief glimpses of potential hottiness
1. Kara's head father in BSG (played by Roark Crichlow)
2. Capt. Englehorn in King Kong (played by Thomas Kretschmann)
3. Capt. Gault in Lost season 4 (played by Grant Bowler)
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