One of the oldest tropes in fantasy fiction is the concept of the “chosen one.” Most fantasy stories have a singular, primary protagonist or hero, but a chosen one story goes a little further with it.
You've probably seen plenty of Chosen One movies. But did you know some handle this kind of storytelling better than others?
Movies love a prophetic hero. It's not enough that a protagonist does good deeds and sacrifices to save the many, but they must have greatness thrust upon them. These are the leads of movies that ...
As heroes go, Star Wars‘ Anakin Skywalker has a pretty dodgy track record. So, was Anakin really the Chosen One, or did the Jedi Order get it wrong? Related: Is Yoda in Star Wars: The Acolyte? Was ...
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