by Emily Moore | Photo Editor

For some, it’s Zac Efron, Justin Bieber or Josh Hutcherson. Maybe, it’s even the entire line-up of One Direction that catches your eye. But, personally, when I think of true, unadulterated talent, there’s only one name that’s ever topped the charts. Whether he’s off saving the Empire from the ‘dark side,’ cowering away from a snake, or rescuing Shia Le Bouf from Nazi’s, this man always seems to come out on top.

I know, I know, he’s not seventeen years old. But it’s not like J. Biebs is ever actually going to be your boyfriend either.

Yes, think what you will, but Harrison Ford will always be a better actor than the numerous teen crushes currently bombarding their way onto the silver screen.

I mean, no one’s favorite character in Star Wars is Luke Skywalker for a reason. Well, at least not in the scenes he shared with Han Solo. Solo has always just been more of a catch than Skywalker- partially, yes, because Luke’s a brat, and the spawn on the man that’s ruining the Empire, but I digress. Han Solo is a direct vessel of Ford’s charisma in action, and the audience (including me) absorb it like a sponge. There’s just something about the way the man translates onto the screen.

Don’t even get me started on Harrison Ford as Henry Walton “Indiana” Jones, Jr.

Who cares if the man’s afraid of snakes, he’s rescued stolen artifacts from the Nazi’s more times than you can count, and makes a much more attainable, relatable, level-headed appeal than James Bond ever dreamed of- and still gets the girl. I mean, ‘Jonesy’ practically is James Bond. Just with less gadgets, one actor the whole series, and a plot that a normal, American citizen could pull off. (Nothing against British spies, of course.)

And who can forget about his younger role in American Graffiti. This, for me, is Ford’s most, well, attractive role. The first time I saw him roll up in that black 1955 Chevy, I practically swooned.

Not only can the man act, but he can act well; always playing up his down to earth charm, and sarcastic wit when needed.

So, you go right ahead and buy another ticket to The Hunger Games (no offense, I’m actually an avid fan) to see Peeta Mellark with his sharp blonde highlights (just not of Josh Hutcherson). I’ll stay right here and watch Raiders of the Lost Ark, one more time.