Johnny Cage All References vs Actual Scenes - MORTAL KOMBAT 1

[@glp]

00:00 Intro 00:11 Crazy, Stupid Love 00:40 Karate Kid 02:06 Aliens (1986) 03:14 Predator 03:59 James Bond Movies 04:49 Stranger Things 05:29 How I Met Your Mother 06:00 Silence of the Lambs 06:44 Xena Warrior Princess 07:10 Eurythmics 07:32 Queen 07:57 Death of a Salesman 08:33 Scooby Doo 09:02 Julius Caesar (1970) 09:32 Julius Caesar (1970) 10:03 Keeping Up With the Kardashians 10:37 Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge 11:15 Toy Soldiers 12:12 Full Metal Jacket 12:29 War Horse 12:57 Hurt Locker 13:30 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 14:05 The Godfather Part II 14:42 X-Men The Animated Series, Young Justice 15:25 Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn 15:58 Predator 16:35 My Cousin Vinny 17:05 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend 17:45 Close Encounters of the Third Kind 18:20 Abbott & Costello 18:54 Santa Clarita Diet 19:33 Train to Busan 19:59 Back to the Future Part II 20:59 Grindhouse 22:05 The Mask 22:37 Wonder Woman (2017) 23:05 Indiana Jones

[@Deadman1817]

That was cool, but the reference from Toy Soldiers, the movie came out in 1991, not 1984.

[@MelianLimGachaVideos]

You forgot one with Johnny Cage and Nitara. It was a reference to Toy Story 1. The line was about falling with style.

[@jgvillan01]

STII:TWOK...I had to stop and laugh for a good 5 mins when I heard it.

[@funagameplays2579]

hey bro you missed the reference to back to the future, when johnny tells subzero "get your hands off him" when he's untying kenshi. From the scene when george mcfly confronts biff in the first movie.

[@kevinphoenix2007]

You also forgot the one where Johnny presses Goro for those $500 sunglasses, a reference to the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie.

[@Orowoz]

The Johnny Cage Vs Ashrah one "You are truly a wonder, woman" has another layer. Ashrah's voice actor Susan Eisenberg voices Wonder Woman in DC Animated Universe and Injustice 1 & 2.

[@subscriber101able]

I thought it was Li Mei

[@catnoirlover1719]

​@@subscriber101ablenah Kelly Hu voice Li Mei and Madam Bo but she also voice D Vorah before in Mk11 and x

[@subscriber101able]

@@catnoirlover1719 Hm I see, i thought Li Mei sounded so much like wonder woman tbf

[@aleksandarvil5718]

​@@catnoirlover1719Cheshire in *Young Justice*

[@catnoirlover1719]

@@aleksandarvil5718 how did i MISS THAT DAMNN

[@kylefernandez1917]

You missed one. Johnny and Nitara. "Of course I fly, I have wings!" "Are you sure you don't just fall with style?". A reference to Toy Story

[@glp]

Damn lol. Mad at myself because I remember seeing that one when first putting together the intros and it slipped through the cracks. Great catch!

[@michae1385]

I feel it's more to do with Batman? 🤔

[@glp]

Nah "falling with style" is definitely Woody talking to Buzz

[@salvadorenoify]

@@glpyou can always make a remake

[@lichen24moss]

Johnny Cage is a walking encyclopedia of earthrealm''s pop culture.

[@marygraceparro7712]

well he's an actor.

[@Afrocypher9590]

Ya gotta luv him.

[@snnnaaaaaakeeeee4470]

Fitting for a movie star like himself.

[@astranix0198]

Man's a walking meme

[@fidelrodriguez4000]

Bruh when Kung Lao just says "excuse me?" and he's all like wtf bro Man I lost it 🤣🤣

[@Havikthechaos9247]

Me too 😂😂

[@HelterSeltzer_the_one]

Funniest comic relief in a while. I can see this in a parody going 'whoa whoa! Wtf dude?'

[@Ecb3rtius_OmVr]

same.

[@BoneRazrK]

Wow, the sheer amount of time and effort it took to put this vid together...Respect! Well done!

[@brandonfulmore2371]

For real hats off to him for the dedication

[@V4EVega]

The fact that Johnny canonically sat down with a giant alligator man and made him watch Predator is hilarious to me. The fact it actually unnerved Reptile is even funnier. Reptile: look I'll eat you and/or rip your head off, but that's in a life or death fight. But that thing...... that thing scares me.

[@14fluffies]

Little does he know his past self may or may not have fought the predator in mkx 😅

[@helmiboboy]

​@@14fluffiesand one of it, his skull become a collection on the Predator Ship

[@somethindarker]

The best part is canonically Smoke, Kenshi, and probably Kung Lao, made cameo appearances in his movies. I've always thought Johnny was such a bro he'd totally get his MK friends to cameo in his movies.

[@2bdaqueen268]

He also showed Kitana a movie too so I like to think he just has regular movie nights with the other fighters

[@vwin9112]

I mean can you imagine thought you can become invisible…only to put into a bigger guy whose not also invisible but can shoot things through you for your skull yeah

[@502nickster]

Mortal kombat did Indiana Jones better than Disney. Let that sink in.

[@Ecb3rtius_OmVr]

MK really made Indiana Jones but with Johnny.

[@jp3813]

To be fair, MK mostly just copied the beginning of Raiders rather than actually making a sequel. Disney did that w/ The Force Awakens being a copy of A New Hope.

[@dominiquepowell3158]

Nailed it better than Disney

[@DENOhritko]

Missed one where he tells Sub Zero "Hey, you, get your damn hands off him" - a reference to "Back to the future"

[@filipjecz]

I absolutely ADORE that Johny Cage can reference movies like Predator, Aliens, Karate Kid or James Bond and also somehow the Kardashians or Crazy, Stupid Love. He's truly a Hollywood guy.

[@parkerlarson6692]

I love the fact that Lui Kang watched and understood the Karate Kid just so he could tell Johnny that quote

[@roleemack1535]

Mortal Kombat wouldn't be what it is Without Johnny Cage he carries the series as the best 4th Wall Character and main side major character

[@meatroid5376]

You forgot the scene in the story where Johnny says “Just keep swimming.” I think we all know that reference.

[@zhulfadillahanugrah6380]

Finding Nemo?

[@NoobProMaster01]

Johnny Cage is a man of culture!

[@subscriber101able]

Okay, but that Hannibal Lecter impression is spot on. If he somehow gets into MK, I want Andrew Bowen to voice him

[@onedaxster]

Another possible reference - when Johnny's Indiana Jones movie was shot, he talked to a man named Steven who was working on it. Possible reference to Steven Spielberg, the director of the Indiana Jones movies.

[@technodumpsterinc]

You missed one: Rain: The waters will grab you and not let you go JC: You sure? I'm pretty slippery when wet Reference to the name of one of Bon Jovi's album

[@Killzner_Edits]

Love this Johnny Cage

[@caustin850]

The one who successfully did the Indiana Jones scene?

[@L96A2Recon]

Well, in the beginning of Johnny’s chapter, not only is it an Indiana Jones reference, it’s also has a Captain America Reference. The shield throwing scene to be specific

[@MasterMetallix]

It references the first Mortal Kombat live-action movie - that's a move he uses against Scorpion in Hell.

[@TheCooldog]

You forgot the one with Johnny and Baraka. Johnny: So how long does it take for the symptoms to start when you get Tarkat? Baraka: *Twenty eight days later.*

[@glp]

I believe it was with another character, Raiden I think. That's why that one wasn't included

[@Jason-ji8ql]

Aliens, not Alien

[@glp]

You're right brotha, my mistake

[@Jason-ji8ql]

@@glp no worries my dude, still awesome content XD

[@matthewkolwyck9672]

1986

[@otaking3582]

For those wondering "How can there be Alien and Predator movies in this universe if they were characters in MKX?", remember that this is a different timeline.

[@Ratchetcomand]

Liu Kang made those two in movie franchises in a new timeline ;)

[@nickglextras]

And Besides, Guest Characters aren't Canon (as Fighters)

[@Jonzerker15]

@@nickglextras and if there was an exception it would probably be spawn (in his interactions with mainly Raiden and Cetrion it seems they have a history with Malebogia)

[@Toshinegawa]

Kenshi: It's not funny anymore Cage! Johnny: Then why am I laughing? 😂 Kenshi's reply had to be a nod to that Big Bang Theory episode 🤣 Also you forgot one. When Johnny first arrived in Outworld, he quoted Dorothy from Wizard of Oz

[@glp]

Ahhh, you're right. Something about not in Kansas anymore right?

[@Toshinegawa]

@@glp correct

[@Ratchetcomand]

Which big bang theory episode?

[@Toshinegawa]

@@Ratchetcomand kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYOqk31sbKqdsM0si=IHl1NJKmv78wetW_

[@michaelbreen7865]

"i don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Toto." Or something like that.

[@KnifeToMeetYou_]

The Alien's reference is the best one imo. Kung Lao's "Excuse me?!", Johnny attempting to explain it and the subtitles clarifying that he directed the line to Tanya+the Newt imitation makes it even better.

[@JackDoesVoicesPoorly]

For anyone who didn’t grow up with this and who didn’t immediately get the references of Jonny Cage, the person who this video truly informs; how envious I am that you get to experience these films for the first time.

[@gabrielmpereira9628]

Johnny Cage is a fountain of memes at this point. 😂😂😂 Gamer's Little Playground, could you please make a video showing all the game over texts that appear on screen when you lose a fight in Story Mode, please? 😊😊😊

[@branm7581]

You are forgetting a piece of dialouge between Johnny Cage and Nitara where Johnny Cage mentions he was such a teenage drama queen, which is a reference to "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen", Megan Fox's debut film (according to wikipedia lol)

[@glp]

Omg, I was breaking my brain on that one! I knew it had to be one, as I've heard of the movie but was trying to a direct quote where Lindsey Lohan said it in the movie or something, didn't even remember Megan Fox was in it. Ugh, great catch

[@basyirbachtiar4527]

You missed one. In the final chapter of the story mode, there's a chance you meet Johnny cage x shao kahn and his name is John Kahner.

[@glp]

Oooof, that's a deep cut

[@twistedgambit9084]

You wanna play a game?

[@oxitape1563]

It appears Johnny Cage took the title “man of culture” extremely literally as he’s basically Earthrealm’s pop culture machine for any Outworlders trying to learn about their culture.

[@Nobody-xe9fc]

You could say "It doesn't pop, brother!" is also a Hulk Hogan reference.

[@danielvinokurov236]

I think we all could appreciate the marvelous job and efforts put into this game. It's really amazing! 10/10.

[@emmanuelvizcarra3236]

Shang Tsung: You Earthrealmers folied my plans. Johnny Cage: just like a bunch of meddling kids. Scooby-Doo: References.

[@Blackwolfninja89]

When they referenced Alien and Kung Lao said "Excuse me?!" That also be a reference to Holes. Sigourney Weaver repeatedly said the words "Excuse me?" in that movie.

[@christianparrish3292]

I didn't realize Johnny was referencing silence of the lamb while fighting kenshi.

[@killercroc99]

I love how Reiko actually resembles the wrestler "War Horse."

[@ChillaQueen]

What about the Back to the Future 1 reference when Johnny says "Hey you, get your damn hands off him" about Kenshi

[@glp]

Hmmm honestly don't remember getting that intro at all. Interested in finding it

[@ChillaQueen]

@@glp it's not an intro, but after Kenshi is beaten, and Lu Kang shows up at Johnny's place in the story mode

[@mominbutt7077]

Also the Shujinko Fatality, being a reference to Kill Bill. Love it

[@ArataShizunai]

Liu Kang has also have a move that is inspired by the Five-Point Exploding Heart Technique from the movie

[@mominbutt7077]

@@ArataShizunai his back throw I think.

[@ArataShizunai]

@@mominbutt7077 yes

[@berthedcam8736]

💯‼️

[@marcusdavis7947]

Johnny Cage watch too many movies.😒

[@jacobkern2060]

Everyone needs a hobby.

[@ethansuvanto3687]

That's also because Johnny's an actor too

[@Jakobs86]

And what about the Toy Story reference ? Nitara:”OFCOURSE I CAN FLY. I HAVE WINGS!” Johnny:”Are you sure you aren’t just falling with style ?”

[@booksmartthealicorn3219]

*You gotta pop culture references!* ;D *And Johnny Cage is no stranger to then!* *Thanks for the new 2023 MK1 video game video, **#GamersLittlePlayground**!*

[@glp]

Thanks for watching!!

[@One_And_Only_Rainmaker]

Cool! I don't recognize references to Ryan Gosling in game! Thank! But, you missed references to Lara Croft when Johnny Cage-Indiana Jones find Alissea (ref actress Alicia Vikinder, she play Lara in last movie). And voice of Ashrah is famous voice actress Susan Eisenberg. She play Wonder Woman in many DC projects!

[@ExtrumComics]

Shang Tsung: Cowards die many times before their deaths Johnny Cage: You got experience with that, Sorcerer !? Oof...damn...that was cold.

[@fandomgaymertransgirl2.0]

I totally get the Xena: Warrior Princess reference now at 6:44: It's because Xena & Gabrielle are bisexual and dating & so are both Mileena and Tanya.

[@MBJspace01]

21:29 "What is a grindhouse, Earthrealmer?" *cuts to the trailer* "It was called The Grindhouse." Perfect edit right there. 😂

[@RoadrunnerMoose]

You forgot "Highlander" when Shao faces Shao Shao 1: Here we, born to be kings Shao 2: We're the princes of the universe The main theme for Highlander is Princes of the Universe by Queen

[@AlEl2908]

No way they used a Crazy Ex-Girlfriend reference because of Raiden’s voice actor!! OMG!! Also Ashrah is voiced by Susan Eisenberg, the iconic voice of Wonder Woman!! That line makes sense!!

[@AirbenderHawk]

Johnny Cage is the Deadpool of the Mk universe, and that’s Kanon!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤌🤌🤌🤌🤝🤝🤝. These are so great.

[@pduttagupta]

Need deadpool dlc in mk 😭😭🙏🙏

[@vortiger7375]

@@pduttagupta if johnny cage is his opponent the fight never begins and they both just make endless popculture references .

[@pduttagupta]

@@vortiger7375 💀this was one of raidens flashes

[@PierceArner]

That ending clip hets cut before several other references, the Vampires that attack are called the "Kalima" which is the name of the god and the incantation phrase used in *_Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom_* to rip out someone's heart. Additionally, he throws and catches that shield like Captain America.

[@TheLazyMan94]

I did not expect that Abbott & Costello reference, talk about old school.

[@XtreemAlan]

Sometimes I see how Lu Kang reacts to the characters in this time line and wonder how sad he must feel Like when he listens to Johnny being a smart ads and instead of groaning like he usually does he just smiles like he’s remembering good times…

[@Ratchetcomand]

Johnny Cage says "These boots weren't made for walking." Possible Sherk reference?

[@xaf1zt]

23:42 you forget that moment when he epicly threw that sheild and it just bounce back at him xD

[@Iz_zy2099]

Also if you have Johnny as your announcer and if you pick Motaro Kameo he will make a reference to the studio ghilbi film “My Neighbor Totaro” by saying “My Neighbor Motaro”

[@RoyArkon]

MK1 is an absolutely phenomenal game, and all of these references is one of the reasons why.

[@IgorSantos-el5sr]

God damn, they stuffed his dialogue so much refetences, 40% of them just flew over my head.

[@zombietaco4829]

Baraka makes a 28 days later reference when asked about how long tarkot takes effect

[@glp]

yep yep, there's actually a ton with the other characters, I think enough for its own video. I remember Liu Kang also had a Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon one too.

[@anthonybrightman8596]

The Johnny Cage Vs Ashrah one "You are truly a wonder, woman cracked me up because Ashrah's voice actor is Susan Eisenberg who voices Wonder Woman in DC Animated Universe Movies & TV Shows and Injustice Games

[@wymania1342]

What if Cassie made references to the Internet in MK1 Cassie: You gotta stop flashing me like some big brolic dude Li Mei: I'm surprised you haven't been fazed by it yet Johnny: Come on, Cassie. Why does it look like your always running from me? Cassie: Sorry dad, but that's the meta now Liu Kang: Let's see how well you will put up a fight Cassie: Here's a working title; Creator vs Creation Geras: I have analyzed your armor, weapons and skills Cassie: Time for a death battle Mileena: Your blood, its red like roses Cassie: I think you need some milk over that, my dear Cassie: Hey, ever wonder why were here? Lui Kang: Life's greatest mysteries Johnny Cage: Wonder how I got my Lamborghini? Cassie: Knowledge, dad. You told me this multiple times Cassie: Your sister bit my finger Kitana: Oh Mileena... Raiden: I'll never give up Cassie Cassie: And I'll make to never let you down Cassie: What's up with the murder drones? Sub Zero: That is none of your business Sub Zero: Get out of the way, Cassandra Cage Cassie: Sorry, Jack Frost. The door's stuck If Kabal came in as well, just for this reference Kabal: Do you have any idea how fast I am Cassie: Oh I know Reptile: You do not want to see my inner beast Cassie: Today, I beat Syzoth's ass General Shao: Speed, violence and momentum is what defines me Cassie: Says the guy who shows mad disrespect Kung Lao: Can you show me how you did that run again? Cassie: Since you asked, lets get this started in here Johnny: Welcome to the House of Cage Cassie: This is why you wanted to talk to me? Cassie: I bet Jax is one hell of a boss Kenshi: More like a friend than my boss Rain: Cassandra Cage, I have been expecting... Cassie: Kapoowa! Johnny: Remember when you use to hide in those bushes? Cassie: If I ain't a bush, I'm nothing Kung Lao: So its I just got on get, huh? Cassie: "laughs" Got em Also Kano Cassie: Did I see pound your metal noggin earlier? Kano: It may not be pretty, but either way, this dude's perfect And D'Vorah D'Vorah: This one will eat you alive Cassie: And this one wants to smash you with a tropical hammer I found earlier Cassie: Muffin time? Raiden: Actually its 12:30 Liu Kang: The Hourglass controls time and destiny Cassie: Time huh? Thanks for the tip Cassie: Oh man. Someone's kingdom has fallen General Shao: I will have my revenge, Earthrealmer Cassie: What's the difference between a sponsored toy gun and an IRL slug? Geras: "sighs" Why did I agree with Johnny on this Cassie: Hide your wife, Sub's gotta knife Scorpion: My men will be ready as they will be on my side Baraka: Tarkat has taken my family away from me Cassie: Sheesh, talk about emotional damage Cassie: Ready to be uncaged? Peacemaker: You remind me of this Nate guy I met Baraka: What's wrong with our cooking? Cassie: You just don't put enough seasoning on your meat, haiyah Cassie: Is it true that you know the way? Tanya: The way of what, exactly? Shang Tsung: I will take every remnant of your soul Cassie: Is that supposed resemble something? Havik: I will beat to a pulp Cassie: Someone needs some milk Good luck and great job to those who are committed to guessing every single reference in this list.

[@samsaravalentine8365]

Jennifer's body - Kung Lao vs Nitara. Princes of the universe (Queen song) - Shao vs Shao. And Shujinko kill bill Fatality

[@tnemmers5407]

You missed one "Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." Wizard of Oz reference

[@robertonline6543]

Johnny cage is hilarious 😅

[@2spky5me]

I dig the editing. Most people who would make videos like this just lazily paste together the movie clips.

[@glp]

Thanks! =)

[@BorgBunnie]

it is very cold...in spaaaaaaaace

[@aleksandarvil5718]

*Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan*

[@IcecoldKilla10]

He also quoted ''an offer you cant refuse'' which is an godfather reference

[@BlueAngelASMR358]

Baraka does a reference to the movie 28 days later with Raiden

[@Afrocypher9590]

Johnny woulda lost his fanboy mind had he told him that. 😂

[@JMurdochNZ]

With that Queen reference, Johnny secures his place as coolest MK1 character.

[@HelterSeltzer_the_one]

The Alien one is my favorite. Kung Lao's "Excuse me?" made it even funnier

[@fernandofelix892]

Hold up. Toy Soldiers can't isn't from 1984. It is from 1991. Can you fix it? 11:33

[@glp]

Nah unfortunately I can't make edits after the fact but you're 100% right. Mistake in editing

[@johnnycage112]

I'm Johnny Cage and I approve of this video!

[@lovipoekimo176]

Copyright for music is hella annoying, yeah? But I appreciated how you found ways around them. Amazing video

[@glp]

Haha yep, not including Queen directly killed me

[@brandonfulmore2371]

22:06 how bizarre would it be if they actually put the mask a playable fighter in mortal Kombat

[@twistedgambit9084]

Considering the comics were dark and gorey!

[@marygracedipasupil4466]

17:05 what's funny because Raidens new voice actor was in the show

[@BULLET_J3ST3R]

The Xena reference makes me want her in the next Kombat Pack DLC lol

[@101Kamehameha]

"Well, if it isn't Special Agent Takahashi of the F...B...I." has been stuck in my head for most of the past week

[@BlamoStramo]

how do you find them all out. i refuse to believe an mk fan has seen crazy stupid love

[@glp]

Believe it or not, I love the movie lol. But some I didn't know I just ran Google searches if I suspected it was a reference

[@Alex_Logan22]

Reptile’s voice doesn’t match the face model they scanned.

[@ChrisTownsend98]

Did anyone see Liu Kang's face? He totally got the reference.

[@jackjax7921]

The mere fact that Raiden's voice actor is in Crazy ex girlfriend. 😂😂😂

[@ThisJWord]

Not included the “Hey you…” something from Back to the Future Part 1?

[@renemuz2568]

I love these references that johnny is bringing out in MK1 i mean like the Xeno and Predator was in mkx And suprisingly scorpion's revenge 😂😂

[@michaelsmitha.k.a.mr.drago3656]

Theres a surprising amount of Marvel references in this game

[@CakesAreNotTruths]

16:40 could also be a reference of someone actually having a cousin called vinny, and then they think that johnny is breaking the fourth wall or something

[@ranger1783]

Johnny cage: "ripley!" The way johnny cage say it always get me laugh✌️🤣✌️

[@retrodoodmanx7161]

YES!!!! Thank you for pointing these out for the uninformed

[@Jarl17_Animation.]

Johnny cages reference Train to Busan but the zombie's are tarkat disease

[@anxms]

wrong Alien movie my dude, its Aliens (1986)

[@pogggaming4470]

2:26 I love how Kung Lao is offended

[@richardx1157]

I thought the "Cousin Vinny" reference was instead a Men in Black reference when Will Smith is stepping on cockroaches at the end.

[@ordinarygamergameplay3849]

Funny that his references to alien and predator could also be a nod to their mkx guests appearances.

[@muneebshamsi929]

Dont know about anybody else...but I needed this 😹

[@DeadAccountdotdotdot]

I love the new Johnny. Still cocky but not a complete tool.

[@bappojujubes981]

Holy shit that Santa Clarita diet line was a cannibal reference?! No wonder those two Johnny's fought to the death!

[@thinhaoxuan8492]

You miss another reference of another movie when general shao say Dead man tell no tales

[@JadenOmega]

Great job, also I could be wrong but I think he also made a Toy Story reference.

[@glp]

Yeah, I regret missing that one. I did see it when getting the intros but forgot on the final cut

[@FinalGamerJames]

"You plan to make a film about me?" "Yeah, it's called Death of a Salesman!" Okay, Johnny, that was extremely good, damn.

[@redacted2275]

6:44 Oh, Xena would've been a great addition to MK! If the owner of Xena's IP wouldn't mind the gore and violence, it could work...

[@manupm9161]

Where's the wizard of Oz reference?

[@edm240b9]

Not Johnny Cage, but Kenshi references Black Hawk Down when facing Reiko.

[@lauracoles5595]

That aliens reference is one of my favourite mk moments. Also helps that aliens is my favourite movie

[@quinnclemens5142]

Pop culture in movies, TV series and games are so creative to references something in so many ways.