An interesting subject, Bandits and Outlaws.
It is extremely debateable wether or not historic or fictional outlaws should be seen as likeable or unlikeable. Robin Hood is quite an interesting character as he is deemed an outlaw and yet is portrayed as a hero in any books/films/animations. He robs from the rich and gives to the poor! and therefore, whilst steeling and breaking the law, has very honourable principles.
There are other likeable bandits who are not so honourable. Natural Born Killers was a very interesting film because it explored a fictional (and altogether real) media's attitude towards Mickey and Malorie; two extremely violent outlaws who somehow manage to attract a mass of attention and love from the public and media, through their expressions of love and compassion towards eachother.
Film quote from a fan of the protagonists: "If I was a Mass-Murderer, I'd be Mickey and Malorie."
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110632/
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