The Greatest Deleted Scenes Ever Filmed

Summary

This video uncovers some of the most iconic deleted scenes from popular films, shedding light on moments that were cut but could have significantly enriched the storytelling. Highlights include Ripley's emotional grief in *Aliens*, Magneto's hilarious moment in drag from *X-Men: First Class*, and the added context of Luthor's connection to Steppenwolf in *Batman v Superman*. The video also explores character-defining moments like Dudley Dursley's softening in *Harry Potter* and the deleted scene from *The Thing* that suggests the alien's survival. These cut scenes offer a deeper understanding of characters and plot, proving that sometimes the best moments are the ones left on the cutting room floor.

Takeaways

• 😀 Deleted scenes can offer crucial insights that reshape our understanding of a film.
• 😀 Some deleted scenes, like those in *Aliens*, reveal the emotional depth of characters, such as Ripley's grief over the death of her daughter.
• 😀 In *X-Men: First Class*, a deleted scene shows a humorous moment where Xavier convinces a potential recruit that Magneto is dressed in women's clothing.
• 😀 *Terminator 2: Judgment Day* had a deleted scene that demonstrated how Skynet limited the Terminator's ability to understand human emotions, enhancing the film's later themes.
• 😀 In *Mean Girls*, a deleted scene shows a reconciliation between Cady and Regina, explaining Cady's later act of kindness and helping humanize Regina George.
• 😀 *Blade Runner*'s deleted scenes hint that Rick Deckard might be a replicant by showing his dream of a unicorn, linking it to the origami clue left by Gaff.
• 😀 *The Thing*’s deleted ending suggests that the alien survives by taking the form of a husky, giving more weight to the film’s ambiguous final scene.
• 😀 *Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice* has a deleted scene that clarifies how Lex Luthor knew about Steppenwolf, linking his knowledge to direct contact with the villain.
• 😀 A deleted scene from *Star Wars: Return of the Jedi* explains why Obi-Wan Kenobi didn’t tell Luke about Vader's identity, revealing that Yoda forbade him from doing so.
• 😀 *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1* included a deleted scene where Dudley Dursley tells Harry he isn’t a ‘waste of space,’ offering a more empathetic view of his character.

Q & A

Why are deleted scenes sometimes essential for a movie?

Deleted scenes are necessary because they can add depth to the plot or characters that might not fit within the main narrative of the movie. They can also help clarify important moments or reveal deeper emotional layers that were originally left out due to pacing or other constraints.

How does the deleted scene in 'Aliens' impact our understanding of Ripley's character?

The deleted scene in 'Aliens' reveals that Ripley's daughter died while she was in hypersleep for 57 years, adding emotional weight to her character. This loss helps explain her deep bond with Newt later in the film, showcasing Ripley's grief and emotional vulnerability.

What deleted scene in 'X-Men: First Class' adds humor to Magneto's character?

A deleted scene from 'X-Men: First Class' shows Magneto in drag as part of a humorous recruitment attempt, where Xavier uses telepathy to alter a new student's perception of Magneto. This playful scene adds a layer of humor and deepens the friendship between Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr.

What is the significance of the deleted scene in 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' about the Terminator's programming?

The deleted scene in 'Terminator 2' explains that the Terminator’s processors were initially set to a 'read-only' mode, limiting its ability to understand human behavior. This scene underscores the Terminator's evolution in the film and helps justify its display of empathy later in the movie.

Why was a deleted scene from 'Mean Girls' important for the character of Regina George?

The deleted scene from 'Mean Girls' shows a conversation between Cady and Regina George before the prom, where Regina forgives Cady. This moment humanizes Regina and adds depth to their relationship, making Cady's act of kindness later in the film more meaningful.

What does the deleted scene in 'Blade Runner' reveal about Rick Deckard's true nature?

In the deleted scene from 'Blade Runner', Deckard dreams of a unicorn, suggesting that his memories, including the dream, were implanted, which implies that Deckard is a replicant. This ties into the origami unicorn left for him, reinforcing the theory that his memories are not his own.

What role does the deleted ending in 'The Thing' play in interpreting the fate of MacReady?

The deleted ending of 'The Thing' shows that the alien survived, escaping the Antarctic base in the form of a husky, which suggests that MacReady died. This alternate ending adds ambiguity to the story but raises questions about which of the survivors, if any, were human.

What is revealed by the deleted scene in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' involving Lex Luthor?

A deleted scene in 'Batman v Superman' shows that Lex Luthor had direct contact with Steppenwolf, hinting at the larger threat of Darkseid's forces and connecting 'Dawn of Justice' more clearly to the events in 'Justice League'. This helps explain Luthor's ominous warning in the theatrical cut.

How does the deleted scene from 'Return of the Jedi' clarify Obi-Wan Kenobi's actions?

The deleted scene in 'Return of the Jedi' explains that Yoda forbade Obi-Wan from telling Luke the truth about his father, providing a reason for Kenobi’s silence throughout the trilogy. It also sheds light on the power dynamics between Obi-Wan and Yoda, revealing Yoda's protective instincts toward Luke.

Why is the deleted scene with Dudley Dursley important in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1'?

The deleted scene in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1' between Harry and Dudley shows Dudley acknowledging that Harry is not a 'waste of space.' This moment of understanding and reconciliation adds depth to Dudley’s character and provides a softer, more human side to him before parting ways.