Best of Chamberlain | The Dark Crystal
He's got an underhanded nature and a distinctive whimper, here are some of the best moments of Chamberlain in Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal.
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I love how the emperor is straight up dying in front of him, and all the Chamberlain does is say Hmmmmmmmm...
@aaronmeade5435
Жыл бұрын
I know he's literally coughing and drawing his last breath and all he got was Mmmmmmmmph
Everybody gangsta until they hear “MMMMMMM”
@Kayjuneoh
Жыл бұрын
Sh!t is terrifying 😢
@pepijnkrijgsman4177
9 ай бұрын
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@lochness5524
5 ай бұрын
If this is what your like for Skeksil then you’d probably die of a heart attack if you encountered Skekmal
Every time he whimpers like that, you know he's plotting something.
@denisehinton1240
3 жыл бұрын
Mmmmmm
@JacobLewis2006
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe he was like *Ooh, somebody's Lookin Suspicious!!!*
@SmirkohThePerson
2 жыл бұрын
mmmmmmmmMMMmmmmmm
@Ocyla
Жыл бұрын
He totally reminds me of Ashur from Sparticus, Blood and Sand.
@doodlestudios2821
Жыл бұрын
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
He's probably the best character.
@ksf80
4 жыл бұрын
Yea
@marcelorodriguez5120
3 жыл бұрын
*hmmmmmmmm*
@waterlemon1637
3 жыл бұрын
He is the best character (btw hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm)
@jamesroberts5767
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@jamesroberts5767
3 жыл бұрын
Hmmmmmmm
They did a great job of making these creatures look as grotesque as possible
The Emperor was so obsessed with trying not to die, he still clings to his power right as he finally withers away
@Johnlindsey289
Ай бұрын
Darkening fucked up his voice and body
I feel like Chamberlain has been very rusty on diplomacy and talk because there isn't anything left to manipulate (except for all the skeksis that don't like him). Back in the age of resistance, sure he had more gelfling to manipulate and a few skeksis like the scientist and the former general could fall for his tricks. But in a post apocalyptic world where there are only a handful of intelligent creatures left in a small circle, there isn't much he can do. I can see that he is able to tempt Jen with his talk about the prophecy but Kira saw through him quickly. Chamberlain on his prime would have been able to get them to do anything.
@GrimgoreIronhide
Жыл бұрын
I really like this idea. Social manipulation is extremely powerful, however the manipulators often fail to realize that it decays sharply over time and is essentially a limited resource, especially if it is used aggressively. Physical prowess on the other hand, while much weaker as a social tool, never looses its value and remains constant (At least for an very long lived species). Its very unintuitive, but in the long run the genius schemers often loose to the bruiser meatheads' because they destroy their own social capitol when they manipulate others. Its tempting to think that if one were clever enough they could get away with it indefinitely, but it is almost impossible it involve yourself in any kind of plot without at least a suspicion of you emerging, and suspicion is all that is needed for other schemers to decide you are an untrustworthy agent who should be disposed of. This is why many kings and dictators end up purging everyone who helped them get into power. Its not even that they dont necessarily trust their friends, but they realize that their social capitol with these people is expended and its better to start from scratch with a court of people you don't know that in is to continue with a court of allies who know you are a manipulator.
@Amethyst_Friend
11 ай бұрын
@@GrimgoreIronhideYes all that, plus many of them just liked purges.
@warriorking0723
2 ай бұрын
@@GrimgoreIronhideI agree with how social manipulation can be someone undoing if used too aggressively and too many times. But the same can be said of physical prowess. One should remember that physical prowess fades in time and by itself it amounts to nothing if it's only used to destroy and/or intimidate any who oppose them. But when someone is able to stand up to them, withstand their blows and won't be intimidated, that is when the flaws of might makes right are more clear. Neither physical prowess or social manipulation counts unless they are balanced by wisdom, justice and compassion.
It’s still a damn crime they canceled Age of Resistance.
@anonymousproductionsxd2912
4 ай бұрын
Indeed my friend that’s what actually led me to cancel my Netflix subscription many years ago.
@Johnlindsey289
Ай бұрын
They should do a movie sequel to the show that leads to this movie on Garthim Wars
@RealmsofPixelation
3 күн бұрын
Especially considering most of the stuff had already been created for the show and it would've costed much less to make more episodes.
After watching the Netflix series and seeing how wimpy and pathetic but manipulative he was in it, it shows just how strong he’s become over time after straight up catching a Gelfling himself and not relying on someone else to do so.
hope Disney doesn't get its greedy claws on this majestic puppetry studio
@JohnDoe-hk5ec
4 жыл бұрын
Idk man a dark crystal ride would be pretty dope
@ryanmatthews3609
4 жыл бұрын
@@JohnDoe-hk5ec Yeah but they will also ruin it just like they did with Star Wars
@JohnDoe-hk5ec
4 жыл бұрын
Ryan Matthews right. That’s a good point. I wouldn’t mind them getting the ride rights as long as they ONLY get the ride rights. I could see it being a really scary ride!
@justgween7573
4 жыл бұрын
@@JohnDoe-hk5ec The next Snow White's Scary Adventures
@JohnDoe-hk5ec
4 жыл бұрын
Cringing and Gween exactly my thoughts, but mixed with splash mountain. Imagine all the skeksis jeering at you as you go up, right before the big drop
I can only imagine SkekTek's great satisfaction when he'd tear SkekSil's robe apart to banish him. Karma at its finest
@zeokingsilver
4 жыл бұрын
@WaluigiFan ToyChicaAC358 they would not have killed him
@Johnlindsey289
4 жыл бұрын
Skektek: that's for my eye
@damiamtran9824
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder why Skektek referred, Skeksil as "My lord Chamberlain" as Skeksil clearly screwed him over, by having his eye removed. So this makes me wonder why he is so subordinate to Skeksil, while everyone is gathering around the Emperor's deathbed?
@sebastianrocha9724
4 жыл бұрын
@@damiamtran9824 SkekSil was next in line to the Skeksis' throne due to his position in court. Only SkekZok (the Ritual Master) and SkekUng (the Garthim Master) could "match" SkekSil's right to rule... That's why SkekTek approaches Chamberlain in such a diplomatic manner.
@varric
3 жыл бұрын
I can imagine Seladon laughing in the Afterlife when she's seeing that.
1:26 I like how all the skesies start choosing sides; it shows there are some alliances that fall within this cult
Hmmmmmmm.... I really love the Chamberlain, he's basically the most iconic Skeksis!
I know that Chamberlain is a tricky mastermind. but his whimpers are very cute! Simon Pegg makes such a good voice of SkekSil's.
@weldonwin
4 жыл бұрын
Does make it strange then that the master schemer, when called out by SkekUng, would choose a trial of strength, knowing that The General is WAY physically stronger than he is
@gillianday4804
4 жыл бұрын
@@weldonwin uh huh
@ezrastardust3124
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, he kinda sounds like a kitten in a weird way
@gillianday4804
4 жыл бұрын
@@ezrastardust3124 yeah
@Xerclipse
4 жыл бұрын
@@weldonwin I believe that Chamberlain counted on the fact that SkekUng would tire out, since nobody broke the stone before. Chamberlain would have not exerted his strength and waited it out while SkekUng did the opposite (but won anyway)
How ironic it is when all the skeksis cheered for Chamberlain when they trail started, and then when he didn’t win they were just like ‘Screw you!’ ;w;
@TheBlackLobo
3 жыл бұрын
Guess you could say they’re fairfeather friends?
@crazyfistx2502
3 жыл бұрын
;w;
@DigitalApex
Жыл бұрын
Because he was so blown out of the water in the trial, the rest of the Skesis hopped off the Chamberlain hype train.
Ah, Chamberlain. The Starscream of The Skeksis.
I kind of wish Chamberlain had a sort of redemption arc. That after being banished he teamed up with the Gelfling originally trying to gain favour again but he eventually has affection for Jen and Kira and helps them with the crystal. Idk, it would have been kinda impossible since he's so power-hungry but still...would have been nice.
@kirkcannon8079
3 жыл бұрын
Well he wanted a return to the status quo, maybe he was sincere when he wanted peace. He could let gelflings repopulate and harvest their adorable souls.
@mjkalasky2775
3 жыл бұрын
@@kirkcannon8079 Repopulation wouldn't get too far though. Inbreeding.
@colelawton4901
Жыл бұрын
@@mjkalasky2775 contrary to popular belief, inbreeding does not cause birth defects except in a percentage of cases. Sure some of them will have something going on, but enough of them won't. Gotta start somewhere lol.
@Daikaijudethedude
11 ай бұрын
I think that role fits better with the Scientist personally, considering he was the only one who had some sort of light left in him, although he did go a little insane at the end AOR
@Johnlindsey289
Ай бұрын
I’m sure other gelflings were hiding even grottens underground
I know it's a movie for kids but I appreciate that even creatures as vile as the skeksis resolve conflicts without bloodshed or death (at least not their own).
@untitleduck9623
Жыл бұрын
Yeah fr
@pendafen7405
Жыл бұрын
It's because they're cowards and don't value heroism or vitality more than just living forever and sucking the life out of everything to do so. But point taken.
@Johnlindsey289
Ай бұрын
In the show they were vile too
The only pathetic thing about Chamberlain is when they are just ripping his clothes off he sounds like he is getting beaten
Chamberlain's one mistake is that he chose a contest of strength rather than one of wits that he could easily exploit in his favor. He was too prideful and confident in his ability to win and he knew he pissed the General off, it's a good way to show even more how the Skeksis behave, with many whispering among themselves, some even yelling "I'm taking it!" One thing that confuses me in this scene is the Ritualist bowing to him. Mostly because I'm not sure if he was on Chamberlain's side and bowed to him as a show of support or was it just an odd editing cut?
@trumpsextratesticle8590
8 ай бұрын
I seen that too, and wondered.
@varric
5 ай бұрын
To be honest, contest of strength seems to be the only contest they have.
Ok this part always gave me the chills... 5:47 🙄
Who here knew that the SKeksis were originally not going to speak English to emphasize how alien they were even in the fantastical world of Thra. But that didn't test well so they changed it, this explains why the Chamberlain spoke broken English when he talked with Jen and Kira.
Respect for the Emperor, just absolutely zero give on anything. Screeching about how he's still the boss literally as he's dying; singular commitment to ignoring problems
I didn't know until today that Barry Dennen was the voice for Chamberlain.. absolutely astounding!
I have to say, this was a very odd decision for the Chamberlain. He and the Scientist are considered to be the weakest of the Skesis, however they are also some of the most intelligent and cunning. So why would he choose a trial that involved strength?
@5thdimensionoptiks963
4 жыл бұрын
He isnt a "forward brute" his character doesn't just represent a "power hungry underling" its literally what you just said, since he is perceived such a way did you not initially see their reaction, the chase for power is often a duality with the chase for freedom, hes supposed to be of the lowest ranks by a "unanimous" decision, a popularity contest, hes trying to not be suppressed by his fellow skesis, people dont understand that there are some people in this world that others just "inherently believe" they are above, and those "power hungry" merely want to"replace?" Whos feet the shackles are around
@5thdimensionoptiks963
4 жыл бұрын
I.E Jafar explaining to Aladdin how familiar he was with his condition.... Its that its an inability to stop self growth, the only ABSOLUTE, ONE WAY, for a man to have COMPLETE CONTROL of HIMSELF, is if he has it over everyone else...
@damiamtran9824
4 жыл бұрын
I thought SkekOk was the weakest, as he is smallest of all skeksis.
@JohnDoe-hk5ec
4 жыл бұрын
He chose trial by stone because that was a challenge that would guarantee his survival should he lose.
@plumpydayz
4 жыл бұрын
@@JohnDoe-hk5ec ah, that makes sense
We shoulda had SkekVar say "I hate your whimper!" in AOF
This was my favorite scene growing up. So so good.
1:45 is when you're ready to flirt with your crush.
@inaminute1826
3 жыл бұрын
😂
I love his expression around 0:47. Prophecy cause all this trouble.
Chamberlain: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
@ashburch4779
4 жыл бұрын
I hate your whimper
@neobluesultimatedragon1782
4 жыл бұрын
Brian Yip Hmmmmmmmm friends yes???
@jijidacatto4246
4 жыл бұрын
And that’s how you can always tell when he’s on screen
@AlienFaun
4 жыл бұрын
HMMMMMMMMM
@steveytheswitwarrior3362
3 жыл бұрын
Brian Yip, LOL😆
3:50 Chamberlain: Oh fuck...
He is clearly my favorite character.
@retro8696
2 жыл бұрын
skekZok was always mine for some odd reason.
@pumpking1566
2 жыл бұрын
@@retro8696 Well, you also have excellent tastes!
Chamberlain is probably one of my favorite evil characters in The Dark Crystal they improved on his character in Age of Resistance dude is straight up evil,manipulative,and would do anything for power.
This is slow moving art It is amazing
@Johnlindsey289
Ай бұрын
Seen the prequel and labyrinth?
A weird annoying character in the movie A sly, cunning, backstabbing, doublecrossing, manipulating bastard in the series
@Johnlindsey289
4 жыл бұрын
The show improved him eh?
@weldonwin
3 жыл бұрын
And he'll Shank a Bitch if he needs to
@mnomadvfx
3 жыл бұрын
Please? PLLEEEEAAASSSSEEE??!!!
@weldonwin
3 жыл бұрын
@@mnomadvfx HmmmmmmMMMMMMMMmmmmm...
At least we know SkekSil's favorite subreddit R/Hmmmmmmm
@crazyfistx2502
3 жыл бұрын
😂
Simon pegg really nailed the character in aor
@Johnlindsey289
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect casting
Les Skeksis font partie de l'imaginaire collectif maintenant. Ces personnages sont fabuleux et le chambellan est purement génial. Ses gémissements sont entrés dans la légende du cinéma. The Skeksis are part of the collective imagination now. These characters are fabulous and the chamberlain is purely awesome. His moans have entered the legend of the cinema.
Not sure, but does he say "oh fuck" @3:59?
I can't believe i used to find this movie terrifying as a kid
Chamberlain is the most manipulative character in The Dark Crystal. He is always plotting to overthrow someone in power. He may seem like a wimp but he isn't. It's how he tricks people to trust him. My favorite character always been Chamberlain.
I always wondered why SkelSil thought to declare Trial By Stone against the Garthim Master was a good idea. Did he think he could overpower him?
@ClaptonsWig
Жыл бұрын
Diff comment got answer to this: it guaranteed survival if he lost
@zoidboy1569
Жыл бұрын
@@ClaptonsWigit’s not like any would mean his death
2:23 I Challenge!
@bonniebunny0596
4 жыл бұрын
Mm? Hmmmm trial by stone
@guyver3662
4 жыл бұрын
Trial by Stone!
@mr.dude1237
3 жыл бұрын
TRIAL BY STONE!!! SLAVES RAISE THE STONE! GET OUT THERE, MOOVE!!
Please make peace please please please... NO! NO PLEASE PLEASE MAKE PEACE! 😢
Can't imagine why this frightened me as a child. Lol
*He was the "normal-looking" one for me lol*
@ezrastardust3124
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, the other Skeksis all look like fossils lmao
This guy’s making me a simp already, I-
Chamberlain is similar to Darth Sidious
@2n423
4 жыл бұрын
But weak
@dracu9833
4 жыл бұрын
imagine darth sidious going "please, must join dark side, yeees? to save padme, anakin must learn to use sidious' powers, yeees?"
@varric
2 жыл бұрын
SkekSil is more similar to Littlefinger.
3:25 *Com'on, Lord Chamberlain!!!! Gimmie Yo Best Shot!!!!!*
I remember watching this on the vhs when I was little. I was so scared I hid behind the sofa through most of the movie.
@timsaylor4390
Жыл бұрын
Same. It took me a long time to get back to it. Rated G my ass! This is a few drops of blood away from an R (okay maybe not literally but damn not for kids!)
@demongraves
10 ай бұрын
@@timsaylor4390 Dark Crystal was 82, Watership Down 78. A truly gnarly time for animated "family" films.
7:19 he slowly drops the accent.
*”MMMMMMMMMMMM!!”*
CHAMBERLAIN, LAY DOWN THAT SCEPTRE! I will forever love that line 😂
I have been known to make this sound when I am thinking hardly about some things.
3:49 "Oh, fuck..."
I stg when they were tearing his clothes I heard one Skeksis shout “you little bastard! Strip him!”
Mithra's poor little meow meow
The Chamberlain is such a wicked bird alien villain! Mmmhmm.
the face of the chambelan 3:47, im ded
0:45 The Chamberlain was going for the same scepter that unleashed the Darkening...and backfired on the Skeksis.
Im I the only one who thinks his "whimper" just sounds like an amused hum?
5:32 seems to be the main source image used for the AI dark fantasy videos
@Johnlindsey289
Ай бұрын
A combination of gruenak and arathim
I always loved this growing up but just watching it back then that tough one that broke the rock he reminds me of Blackbeard Tech off One Piece
2:03 When the teacher catches you cheating on a test!
@bloodypainter8244
9 ай бұрын
2:08 when you talk back to the teacher😂
2:11 CHAMBER-LAAANNN!!!!
For those who don't know, his name isn't Chamberlain. "Chamberlain" is his position in the empire. HIs name is actually SkekSil
0:50
This movie is a Jewel for the Humanity.
Think i need fo watch the movie again followed by the series. Netflix binge!! ❤
Skeksis Chamberlain's Whimpering Freaks Me Out.
My nightmare returns. Good.
1:45 one of my favourite grime beat's intro
Please make peace!
I need to watch this again. Hhhhmmmmm
This movie freaked me out when I was a kid lol
trial by stone!!!!!!
just a quick note that the person who voiced chamberlain voiced dean domino in fallout new vegas dead money
It's not really a "whimper". More like a perverted hum, which really punctuates Ol' Chamby's devious personality.
it's so weird seeing this takes place After Age of Resistance
@Johnlindsey289
Ай бұрын
I’m sure the other gelflings hide underground until the urskeks were united
@jaystag
Ай бұрын
@@Johnlindsey289they couldn’t the darkening
4:11 Chamberlain screaming.
8:07 SkekSil: If you will not be turned, you will be destroyed. [Fires lightning bolts at Jen, causing him to fall to the floor in agony. Rian gets up and stands next to SkekSil, watching.] Young fool. Only now, at the end, do you understand. [shoots another round of lightning] Your feeble skills are no match for the power of the dark side! You will pay the price for your lack of vision. [continues shooting lightning] Jen: [writhing in agony] Father, please! Help me! SkekSil: Now, Gelfling... you will die.
Looks like something my cat brought in..
The Gelfling know! Shut it down!
Which skeksis is the other who fought against Chamberlain?
PLEASE MAKE PEACE!!!
I don't know why, but this stirred up some bad childhood feelings. I think I need to lay down
@I_Kan
5 ай бұрын
😱
Reminds me of Gym Jordan.
;p he makes me laugh everytime
1:46 when the bully is gonna bully u
Simon Pegg as chamberlain
I love it when Chamberlain says mmmmmmmmm...He even says it in the age of resistance netix series. Mmmmmmmmm pleeeeaaasse...Please trust chamberlain...Please, please, pleeeeeeeaaaaase? It's time to make my move...Mmmmmmm...
what is wrong with the video cropping?
You know he's the second puppet played by Frank oz to go hmmmmmmmm
@yosefdemby8792
3 жыл бұрын
Who's the first?
@gojirafan0577
3 жыл бұрын
Yoda
@yosefdemby8792
3 жыл бұрын
@@gojirafan0577 Oh.
@gojirafan0577
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah
No one: No one at all: Absolutely not a soul: … Chamberlain: mmmmmmmMMMMMMMMmmmmmm
I searched mmmmhh tbe dark crystal and found this
0:43 omg that scared my life hahaaha
Hard to believe the same person who created the Muppets would create something so dark and evil. 😮
Funny evil birds 😂
@gloriannavargas7536
Жыл бұрын
Technically, there lizards with beaks.
Christian Finnish Royalism likes this very much
I had to pull this up to show people what I mean when I say I kid started making the noises chamberlain makes. *high pitched hmmmmm