The 2021 reboot of Mortal Kombat surprised many fans of the long-lasting fighting game franchise. Not with its impressive practical fights, extremely gory fatalities, beautifully designed costumes, or the establishment of a new cinematic universe - although those do play a part - but with Kano of all characters.

RELATED: Mortal Kombat (2021): Ranking All The Fatalities

Out of all the many colorful and diverse characters of Mortal Kombat, Kano shined as one of the best. This was due to the character's despicable nature combined with Josh Lawson's natural comedic timing. As a result, the Australian criminal has many funny moments that end up stealing the entire movie.

Killer Gnome

Sonya Blade stabbing Kano through the eye in Mortal Kombat 2021

Somehow even when Kano dies, it becomes slightly comedic. After locking Sonya Blade in a choke hold, he feels the need to run his mouth once again. Sonya grabs a garden gnome and impales Kano through his arcana-enhanced eye.

The dragon marking passes onto Sonya, giving her the iconic energy ring ability via her arcana. It also sets up for Kano's resurrection in a sequel and the creation of his signature bionic eye. A perfect beginning for the long-lasting rivalry of these two. It also worked to play off of Kano spitting on the gnome earlier.

Snacking At The Face Of Danger

Kano eating snacks while Shang Tsung attacks in Mortal Kombat 2021

When Shang Tsung, Bi-Han AKA Sub-Zero, and Mileena attempt to storm Raiden's temple, the resident god intervenes. This allows for Shang Tsung and Raiden to have a bit of back-and-forth dialogue with Shang Tsung threatening to kill all Earthrealm champions.

In a scene full of gods, monsters, and immortals, does this worry Kano? Of course not. Instead, Kano can be seen just staring like a kid in a candy store while eating some finger food. Kano's enjoying the scene as much as the audience.

The Ladies Love Kano?

Kano making a deal with Sonya and Cole in Mortal Kombat 2021

After already rudely declining to take Sonya and Cole to find Raiden, Sonya convinces Kano with a multi-million dollar deal. Kano is already funny in these moments just insulting both of them any chance he gets. Even Cole throws shade back over him by asking if he even has friends.

Kano scolds him and says that the ladies love him only to snort and hock up some phlegm and spit it out onto Sonya's lawn gnome. How charming indeed and perfect for some karma that comes later.

Kano Wins!

Kano holds Reptile's heart in his hand

When Reptile attacks Sonya's headquarters, Kano joins the fight. With the help of Sonya, Kano punches right through Reptiles chest, ripping out his heart with a war cry scream. Proudly, he presents the heart still gushing with blood and says, "Kano wins!" He laughs with joy before he observes his handiwork, "You f**king beauty."

RELATED: Mortal Kombat 2021: The 10 Best Fight Scenes In The New Movie

Not only is it a great callback to the finishing line of matches from the games but perfectly shows off the dark yet charismatic side of Kano. Only Kano would enjoy seeing a squirting heart of one of his victims.

Meeting Kano

Kano meeting Cole Young in Mortal Kombat 2021

The first time Kano appears in Mortal Kombat tells everything that the audience needs to know. He's vile, he's soulless, and he's a total scumbag who cares about nothing but himself and money. Also, Kano is going to be making the audience laugh throughout.

From the moment Kano appears, his mouth never stops. Always spewing out offensive jokes that rival the likes of South Park's dark and twisted humor. Nobody is safe from Kano. Despite this, he's impossible to hate and makes for one of the best Earthrealm fighters thus making his eventual betrayal hurt a bit.

Kano, The Living Punching Bag

Raiden blasts Kano with lightning for disrespecting him

When characters show off their powers, Kano is usually the victim of it. When they first meet Liu Kang, Kano attempts to threaten him but is quickly knocked to the ground with a fireball. As if that didn't teach Kano to not mouth off superpowered beings, he does it again to Raiden.

After calling him Gandalf, Kano is zapped by Raiden's lightning and flung right into the stone ceiling, knocking him out for a few seconds.

Powers Are Like A Box Of Chocolates

Kano unimpressed by Kung Lao's introduction in Mortal Kombat 2021

Continuing with the movie references, Kano is still excited to get his powers. Referencing Forrest Gump, he says, "It's like a box of chocolates: you never know what you're gonna be. It is gonna be fire? Is it gonna be lightning?" Then, of course, he mocks Kung Lao by referring to his signature razor-rimmed hat as a frisbee.

RELATED: Mortal Kombat: 10 Interesting Facts About Kung Lao

Kung Lao goes on to explain that he is the descendant of the Great Kung Lao that defended Earth centuries prior. Kano then diminishes that dramatic introduction with a simple, "Never heard of him."

Aussie Artist

Kano holds up a sketch of himself killing Reptile

Everybody has a hobby and in Kano's case, it turns out he likes to draw. He's surprisingly good at it, even though he draws the people he kills including Reptile. Cole correctly calls him out on being a psychopath.

In the best response possible, Kano says, "All the best artists are a little twisted, mate." This might be a nod to the creators and developers of Mortal Kombat seeing how each game continues to have more and more graphic and creative fatalities.

Training With Liu Kang

Kano knocked down by Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 2021

Kano and Cole Young begin their training to unlock their arcana. Liu Kang takes on Kano and takes him out with a simple sweep kick. Kano dares him to do that again and Liu does just that. Kano then comments, "That the only move you know, mate?" Liu Kang fakes out Kano, making him jump dodge nothing only leading to a hilarious, "Oh, f**k," before Liu sweep kicks him to the ground a third time.

This is a reference to less-refined players in the online community or the sometimes broken AI opponents in the games. It's also just hilarious to see Kano get some comeuppance before he goes, "Yeah, yeah, put a shirt on, Magic Mike."

A F**king Eggroll!

Kano yelling at Kung Lao in Mortal Kombat 2021

The entire dinner sequence is a delight with Kano's mouth on rapid-fire. He mocks Jax's prosthetic arms then refers to Kung Lao as Kung Pow, rudely ordering for an eggroll. Having had enough, Kung Lao toys with Kano, getting him riled up. Liu Kang joins and pushes Kano's buttons as well. This leads to Kano threatening and insulting the Shaolin monks, going off on a tantrum.

"This Wushu wanker, who wears a hub cap as a helmet! Now sit down! Shut up! And pass me a f**king eggroll!" This rage makes him unlock his arcana, firing a laser beam from his eye which Kung Lao deflects. Kano catches on that it was a teaching moment but only cares that he has powers now. He even goes as far as to say his laser beams are better than Liu Kang's fireballs.

NEXT: Mortal Kombat (2021): 11 Characters Who Should Appear In A Sequel