Films are like puzzle pieces; sometimes, one piece could make or break an entire film. So, here are 11 deleted movie scenes that should have made the cut and 11 that deserve an eternity in the recycle bin:
1.RESTORE IT: In this deletedStar Wars: The Last Jediscene, Luke Skywalker mourns his friend’s death.
2.KEEP IT DELETED:The Batmanteases our first look at theJokerwith a full-length deleted scene that’s very…meh.
3.RESTORE IT: In this deletedMean Girlsscene, Regina and Cady have a heart-to-heart.
4.KEEP IT DELETED: In this deleted scene fromAvengers: Infinity War,Thanos gives his daughter Gamora a trippy guilt trip.
5.RESTORE IT: InHarry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part I, this deleted scene gives Dudley a very “Dudley” sendoff.
6.KEEP IT DELETED:The Thing’sdeleted ending undermines the famous final scene.
7.RESTORE IT: In this deleted song fromThe Muppet Christmas Carol,Scrooge and Belle sing “When Love Is Gone” to pluck at the heart strings.
8.KEEP IT DELETED:Jawshas this bizarre deleted, and pretty pointless, scene where Quint trolls a kid.
9.RESTORE IT:I Am Legendhas a deleted scene that offers a WAY better alternate ending.
10.KEEP IT DELETED:Hookgives the lost boys a proper introduction in this deleted scene,but it misses the mark.
11.RESTORE IT: We learn about the fate of Ripley’s daughter in this deleted scene fromAliens.
12.KEEP IT DELETED: This impressive deleted scene fromTitanichas Jack facing off against Lovejoy and becoming an action hero.
13.RESTORE IT: In a great deleted scene fromSpider-Man 2,J. Jonah Jameson wears the Spidey suit.
14.KEEP IT DELETED:Superman Returns…to Krypton in a costly deleted scene.
15.RESTORE IT:The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towershas a flashback deleted scene where we get more of Boromir/Faramir’s family dynamic.
17.RESTORE IT: In this deleted scene forThe Wolverine, the iconic Wolverine costume is finally shown on-screen.
18.KEEP IT DELETED:The Wolfman’s extended opening gives the main character a much-needed backstory, but this deleted scene of the Wolfman attacking townsfolk does nothing for the story.
19.RESTORE IT: In thisSilence of the Lambsdeleted scene, Hannibal shows sympathy for Buffalo Bill.
20.KEEP IT DELETED: This deleted scene fromBruce Almightyhas Bruce find Bigfoot during a skydiving trip.
21.RESTORE IT: In thisStar Wars: Return of the Jedideleted scene, the Emperor threatens to wipe out Luke Skywalker’s friends with the Death Star II.
22.KEEP IT DELETED: And finally, anotherReturn of the Jedideleted scene has Yoda covering for Obi-Wan only to make himself seem worse.
Disagree with any? Are there deleted movie scenes you wish made the final cut? Comment below!
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