sim75 — 14 years ago(August 14, 2011 06:18 AM)

In my opinion, way cooler than Han Solo or any other character in 70's & 80's sci-fi.
Exhibit 1 - His introduction in the creepy, derelict city of vice (with incidentally, what appears to be either a living skeleton hooker, or a robot hooker that ages!!). His tired, world-weary ennui is really unusual for this kind of film, and his line about sleeping with his back to the wall and eating serpents has a weird kind of resonance. Also, the strange emphasis when he says that he's all that's left in the city, apart from the "lower forms".
Exhibit 2 - His fabulous ship with the two lights behind him in the cockpit, as well as the great shape of it, like a meaner, leaner Cylon ship from original BSG.
Exhibit 3 - His cold, calculating killing of the Malmori raiders.
Exhibit 4 - His conversation with the two (admittedly annoying) young kids on Akir "I was never that little" Class!
Exhibit 5 - The blue necklace thing he wears - I want one!!!
"In your face, space-coyote!!"