sidekick heroes

His films consistently explore morally complex supporting characters who define themselves through their relationships to more dominant figures, as seen in Henry Hill's perspective in Goodfellas and the various mobsters surrounding central characters.

His non-linear narratives and ensemble casts elevate sidekick characters to equal narrative importance, allowing figures like Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction to function as both supporting and central to their own stories.

He frequently explores how supporting characters' loyalties, sacrifices, and personal journeys define the central narrative, particularly in films like The Dark Knight trilogy where Batman's allies are essential to the thematic exploration of heroism.