I don't think Javert is really a villian. He just does what he thinks is best. He follows the law, and hunts down ValJean not because he's a nice guy, but because he broke the law and needs to face the consequences.
Well, every protagonist has an antagonist. If we look at Valjean as the protagonist, Javert is his antagonist.
Now, if we think of a villain has just some evil person with no motivation besides being evil, than Javert isn't. Most people aren't evil or villainous for the purpose of being an evil, villainous person. So, Javert can have a perfectly pure motivation and still be the villain of the story.
But, maybe I'm using or looking at villain incorrectly.
Haha, scented candles for the Phantom. But what scent, I wonder?
Javert covers his villainy by obsessing on rules and the law. The one time he's nice he has to suicide 'cause he let his villainous self down. How do you like that take on the role?
The Child Catcher always gave me chills! Kevin Cahoon was great and scared me but not half as much as Richard O'Brien!
"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
Bud Frump - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Captain Hook - Peter Pan Mrs. Lovett - Sweeney The Judge - Sweeney Beadle - Sweeney Gaston - Beauty and the Beast Scar - The Lion King The Child Catcher - Chitty Lucy T. Slut - Avenue Q Madame Morbill (sp?) - Wicked Velma - Hairspray The Phantom - Phantom The Witch - Into the Woods Audrey II - Little Shop Orin DDS - Little Shop Mushnick? - Little Shop Jack - Reefer Madness Glen - The Wedding Singer
"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
Okay, seriously... The Judge and Mrs. Lovett - Sweeney Todd The Wizard and Madame Morrible - Wicked Caiaphas - Jesus Christ Superstar Tom Watson and Jim Conley - Parade And of course the Disney musicals...
I like how in most musicals there is no definite good or evil, mostly a mix of both. Most have real characters, who all have reasons for which side they chose.
I have to agree with The Judge in Sweeney Todd and Percival Glyde in Woman in White. I would add Captain Ahrab in The Times They Are A-Changin', who is a pretty nasty piece of work.
"What was the name of that cheese that I like?"
"you can't run away forever...but there's nothing wrong with getting a good head start"
"well I hope and I pray, that maybe someday, you'll walk in the room with my heart"
"Don't worry, it should never be seen. It's comparable to Britney's hoo-ha." - being.jeremiah in response to the High School Musical 2 logo
"You look fantastic, all you need are high heels, cake and a dream." - Amneris