In the wild world of action movies, it’s no secret that our heroes often face off against villains who are absolute powerhouses. Sure, we love rooting for the good guys, especially when they’re played by legendary action stars. But let’s be real, not every victory feels earned. Sometimes, the bad guys are just way better fighters.
The best action movies get it right. They pair incredible performers as both hero and villain, throw in some killer fight choreography, and voila, movie magic. But hey, there are times when the villains are so darn skilled or powerful that you can’t help but feel they got a raw deal. Check out the villains that deserved to win more than the hero below.
Shang Tsung from ‘Mortal Kombat’
Bane from ‘The Dark Knight Rises’
Jade Warlord from ‘The Forbidden Kingdom’
Scorpion from ‘Five Deadly Venoms’
Erik Killmonger from ‘Black Panther’
Ivan Drago from ‘Rocky IV’
Bucky Barnes from ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’
Thunderfoot from ‘Drunken Master’
David Lo Pan from ‘Big Trouble in Little China’
General M. Bison from ‘Street Fighter’
-Britney Jones