Top 10 Disappointing Deaths of Great Characters

Let’s go back in time to 2003 and remember the epic conclusion to the famous fantasy trilogy. You guys remember when one of its top antagonists was killed off, right? No, of course you don’t, because the scene was cut from the theatrical release and only shown in the extended cut. Well, for those who have seen the White Wizard get axed, we can tell you that you certainly didn’t miss much. A stabbing by his own servant Grima and a long fall are all that you got, if you even got it at all.

#9: Darth Maul “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” (1999)

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Teaser trailers and pixelated mpeg files littered screens in 1999 with only the black and red face of a new Sith Lord to keep us at bay. There’s no denying the awesome look of Darth Maul and the terror of his wonderful dual lightsaber. With Ray Park playing a brand new villain for a brand new trilogy in “The Phantom Menace”, we could only imagine the battles that he might have… Oh no, wait, he’s gone. After taking on two Jedi and killing Obi-Wan’s mentor, Maul suddenly becomes ineffective, randomly raining sparks down on Obi-Wan who he positioned to hang on for dear life, thus allowing his foe to recover and slice him as he just stood there dumbfounded. Weak! So much for the high ground being any advantage...

After getting himself involved in a drug deal, Llewelyn Moss finds himself on constant guard from the tenacious Anton Chigurh. A film with more in common with “The Terminator” than a typical western, the two characters in question have a series of near-misses and powerful confrontations; but what about their final showdown? Well, we don’t see it - all we get is the lifeless, bloodied body of the Vietnam War vet with no context of how Anton got to him, and we never find out either! Thanks, Coen Brothers.

Clearly an ensemble cast movie, but after spending the better part of an hour solely with John Travolta, we think it’s fair to starting placing bets on who our favorite character might be. Making the biggest impression in the film, Vincent Vega was not the most friendly of men to Butch, but we were hoping that wouldn’t come back to bite him. Sadly, it does and within seconds, our hero is gone without a single word in his goodbye. It just goes to show that no matter how important to a plot you might be, you can still get robbed on your death scene.

#6: Joe Brody “Godzilla” (2014)

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After starring as Walter White on TV, Bryan Cranston was the king of the world, alongside the meth industry, so why would you axe him out of your film in its first half? Frequent teasers and trailers led fans to believe that the small screen chemistry teacher was the star attraction alongside his co-star Godzilla, but what we got was sadly much different. Delivering a fantastic performance as he goes along, Joe Brody succumbs to injuries in a helicopter after he was harmed while trying to escape the monster before things in the movie can really get going. Cranston put on a brilliant performance and the film is now remembered for his early death being a missed opportunity.

#5: Scott Summers / Cyclops “X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006)

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This film promised an epic fight with mutants of all shapes and sizes, including those who need to wear cool sunglasses all the time. But the one-eyed mutant is axed in Act 1 after being killed by his resurrected girlfriend within minutes, with no chance to even complete his story. It’s reported that James Marsden didn’t mind having a smaller role in this 3rd “X-Men” installment, but personally, we could’ve done with a little more of Cyclops.

#4: Captain James T. Kirk “Star Trek Generations” (1994)

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He’s the famous Starfleet captain that brought together generations of fans, so perhaps he might find his end on the bridge of a starship, or gracefully through old age with a twinkle in his eye? Ah no, how about getting crushed by a rusty bridge instead? The prestige and legacy of William Shatner as Kirk is engrained into everyone’s minds, as “Generations” was his seventh “Star Trek” film appearance but also his last. So after fighting Klingons on a dying planet and going back in time, it’s a simple bridge that finishes him off.

Not even ‘Gotham’s Reckoning’ can get out of a cheap death. After destroying the Dark Knight himself and sending him into a pit for months on end, fans and audiences expected and wanted a fantastic final showdown between the two titans of DC. What we got was a stab in the back, or gut in this case by Talia Al’Ghul, who has adisappointing death all her own! But how shall Bane overcome the odds? Well, he won’t because Cat-Woman either drives into Bane or shoots him or something happens. Literally blink and you miss it; this death had fans leaving the theater genuinely confused about whether or not Bane was actually dead.

Within minutes of the opening titles making their appearance, three of the four survivors from the last “Alien” movie are snapped up before our eyes. After narrowly avoiding the perils of “Aliens”, a facehugger begins its attack on the remaining survivors… naturally, they escape right? Except they don’t and are left dead and buried before the audience can find their seats. Of course, it would’ve been difficult to explain why Newt was six years older all of a sudden, but that still isn’t an excuse for this. What the actual hell? Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions: Luke Glanton “The Place Beyond the Pines” (2012) Jazz “Transformers” (2007) Dr. Susan McAlester “Deep Blue Sea” (1999) Venom / Eddie Brock “Spider-Man 3” (2007) Sarah Connor “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” (2003)

#1: Boba Fett “Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi” (1983)

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Everyone’s favorite stoic and silent bounty hunter deserved far, far better than this. His rusted aesthetic is only a highlight on top of his cool attitude, as Bob Fett associates himself with whoever pays best rather than any specific moral code. But it’s all ruined when Han Solo accidentally whacks Boba Fett in his back and sends him rocketing to be eaten by the Sarlacc, turning the vicious bounty hunter into a cartoon character. The loudest piece of dialogue he ever has is a whimpy shriek as he’s digested over several thousand years. For shame! Do you agree with our list? Which big screen characters do you think deserved a betterdeath? For more non-disappointing top tens published every day, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.