One X-Cellent Scene - The Birth of Magneto

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[@brucewayne8252]

I love your comic book movie videos Keep it up

[@DagoRuiz]

7 "X-cellent" videos on 7 different channels in the last 5 minutes 🤔 What are you up to Disney?

[@mystzicc8221]

Will we ever see doom patrol part 2

[@elpeluca7780]

Hey Alex, how about some vids on the Evil Dead trilogy and/or the 2013 soft reboot + the Ash vs Evil Dead show? Keep up the good work🤙🤙

[@ProfessorZoom2140]

Hope you'll do "the amazing spider-man 2"...

[@focal_point]

Magneto's theme in First Class was fantastic, I was disappointed it didn't come back in the later films

[@2diefor]

Sinister and deep, just like his character.

[@leroyellis9115]

It plays for a hot second in Days of Future Past.

[@themadtitan7603]

I'm disappointed Matthew Vaughn and Henry Jackman didn't return for the later movies in general.

[@dcmarvelcomicfans9458]

@@themadtitan7603 same I really wish Fox would have allowed to make Xmen apocalypse first instead of demanding make X-Men Days of Future Past first which isn't what he wanted

[@themadtitan7603]

@@dcmarvelcomicfans9458 Wait, Matthew Vaughn was really going to have Apocalypse for his sequel ?

[@JaydevRaol]

James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender's performance is honestly the reason why I got really attached to these characters even more than the prior films. They really made me care for these characters and their friendship and also made me felt that heartbreak when they finally had to go on their separate paths.

[@ChangedMyNameFinally69]

McKellen and Stewart are better actors though

[@dzitxd6145]

@@ChangedMyNameFinally69 both of them great

[@FullFatVideos]

It's so heartwarming to hear you gush about this. To my mind, First Class is not only the best X-Men movie but also the film I'd choose for a first time, uh, X-viewer. Thanks for the shoutout too!

[@ptcarbonproductions2013]

X-Men: First Class, a movie that unites MCU Spider-Man lover and MCU Spider-Man hater. I love these Nando collaborations.

[@themadtitan7603]

@Cobbrstein Do you mean underrated ?

[@themadtitan7603]

It's one of the best comic-book movies period imo.

[@thatplaystationgamer3262]

I still like Logan, DOFP more but it's definitely up there

[@themadtitan7603]

@@thatplaystationgamer3262It's a shame that DOFP isn't talked about as much as it used to. To me, it's a better culmination movie than Endgame.

[@zacsmith9358]

You know, my all time favorite scene in an xmen movie is when young Charles goes into Logans mind and talks to old Charles in the future, in days of futures past. It feels like it was such a forgotten scene.

[@Lockn3s5]

Yes, that moment actually makes me tear up.

[@alvynchin1160]

@@KrissyBlues can you link it, the playlist has gotten pretty large I couldn't spot it

[@jonty4332]

Blues 2.5 how kind

[@elih6087]

That's also one of the reasons I love that movie. It makes me think about what I would say to my past self.

[@jaredtgriffinatyahoo]

I don’t want your future!

[@nightrocker1343]

I just love them finding Logan at a bar and his response "You got the wrong guy bub." I love that they didn't rely on Hugh Jackman or the popularity of his character.

[@ElderGrimm1994]

I seem to remember Logan saying, "Go fuck yourself." Lmao

[@nightrocker1343]

@@ElderGrimm1994 Yeah probably it's been a while.

[@nightrocker1343]

@friggyk It has been many many years since I saw the movie.

[@charleslee8313]

"comes to a head -- comes *through* the head..." I had to chuckle at that line. That was good.

[@johnelmartagbago3764]

*First Class is actually Erik's movie.* It begins with him as a child and ends with him becoming a leader for the Brotherhood of Mutants. It's his hero's journey..., or more accurately villain's journey.

[@VishtheFish101]

Flawed Hero becomes the Tragic Villian. Such an amazing character arc

[@MeepChangeling]

Is he a villen? I don't believe he can be classed as one. He's a person who has been where humans are seeking to put mutants before, and is doing everything in his power to prevent Nazi II: Electric Boogaloo from being a thing that can and will murder millions yet again. Frankly, the X-Men are the villens. They claim to seek peace, but do nothing to ensure true, permanant, legal protections for their "race". Magneto, meanwhile, does everything he does to ensure his people will have a place totaly free of baseline humans, who he knows (correctly) they simply cannot co-exist with.

[@jadenbryant9283]

@@MeepChangeling yeah but um as the very least comic magneto depending on the writer has done things arguabley worse somehow

[@messysnapper]

True. Fox wanted to make anthology of origins films starting with Wolverine origins. Magneto Origins was repurposed into X-men first class. Some people may classify Magneto not as a villain but as an anti-villain. _An Anti-Villain is the opposite of an Anti-Hero - a character with heroic goals, personality traits, and/or virtues who is ultimately the villain. Their desired ends are mostly good, but their means of getting there range from evil to undesirable._ He is a complex and interesting character that I am glad that we got to see his backstory

[@sladewilson9741]

First Class is actually Xavier's movie. It begins with him as a child and ends with him becoming a leader for the X-men. It's his hero's journey...

[@jckah]

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS IS SEVERELY UNDERRATED!!

[@imeldahondos8481]

true!!!

[@jckah]

@@imeldahondos8481 It is a perfect prequel!! It's the best X-men movie of all!!

[@imeldahondos8481]

@@jckah It's the movie too that saved the franchise..

[@ikoandreas5085]

IT'S JESSICA no, literally EVERYONE loves it

[@BloodOfMadara]

I adore it, but as much as I do I have to say DOFP beats it out in terms of awesomeness. There were so many great moments in that movie, truly the best of the franchise.

[@nabongobong9155]

The quality range of these movies is jarring

[@JoeChillton]

frustrating too. X3 is too grand and feels hollow

[@DinoDave150]

The X-Men movies are a roller coaster of quality.

[@Jose-se9pu]

@@DinoDave150 indeed, they go from Origins to First Class and from DOFP to Apocalypse

[@DinoDave150]

@@Jose-se9pu And then Logan to Dark Phoenix.

[@georgioevans1289]

@@Jose-se9pu actually from DOFP to Deadpool. So Deadpool to Apocalypse

[@marcusm3879]

The best Magneto scene was when he killed those two Nazis in Argentina

[@kush2319]

oh have you seen Hello Future Me's video? Thats the scene he chose for this

[@IlliniDog01]

2nd best. It is too derivative of a similar scene in Inglorious Basterds to be the best.

[@MisterGenesis64AK]

I'm pretty sure he killed three

[@kieranmaguire3293]

IlliniDog01 lol and they both have Michael fassbender

[@bloodysimile4893]

"You are wearing the helmet of the man who murdered your mother." Magneto- "This helmet is fabulous."

[@masterace1677]

HISHE. “I’ve been shot you selfish a-hole”

[@SandsBuisle]

I always saw that scene as the moment Magneto went too far. I always saw him as a tortured man, whose life was ruined by monsters, and in his vow that never again will the monsters win, in his hunting of those monsters, he became one. I felt Magneto went too far when he hurt Charles, when he hurt his friend so harshly in his quest for vengeance.

[@AvAIK]

SandsBuisle what other choice did he had really ? Shaw must have died either way

[@justbny9278]

@@AvAIK he meant paralyzing Charles, though honestly that wasn't really his intention

[@CamJames]

@@justbny9278 nah Charles was paralyzed after this scene.

[@nelsonchereta816]

"Peace was never an option." - That was my favorite scene and my favorite line from this movie. Despite all of Charles's efforts I don't think Eric ever seriously considered not killing Shaw. The point of his arguments with Xavier wasn't about him choosing the path of peace. It was whether or not he could bring Charles to his side.

[@nolonger2885]

The part from 4:58 is just so wonderfully made. It really opened my eyes to the sheer difference between Erik and Charles. Not that Charles has never suffered, but Erik's life is just a whole other tragedy. He's right to feel and think all that he does, anyone would.

[@SS-um8ji]

When I was a lad of 14, First Class blew my mind. I love the MCU and DC flicks, but I swear this movie helped me get into legit films as a whole.

[@prajwaljayaraj5887]

Same! I was so dismissive of it since it didn't have Wolverine at the time and I came out with my mind blown

[@onkelacht8738]

A scene I always loved, and probably my favorite from the entire movie was the bar scene in argentinia. Not only did Fassbender speak german almost perfectly (coming from a german), but also the ever so slow buildup of tension and excellent climax, was something to behold and a perfect example of how much tension can be build in only one scene.

[@orphisthedragon3226]

Oooooo, I love that scene too but the only thing I don't like about it is that he just randomly starts to speak english when he tells them that he's Frankenstein's monster. Like they didn't speak a single word to each other in english before but then he does.

[@FutureDeep]

"We know these two have to break up." Yeah, they're pretty much a couple in First Class.

[@BurningLove73]

a fabulous bromance indeed

[@12classics39]

Their scene at the Lincoln Memorial in particular is framed like a date, with the sunset above them. McAvoy and Fassbender did say that they had to have less scenes together in later movies because their chemistry made the studio worry that some conservative countries would refuse to show the films. And some of the directors have called their story “a tragic romance.” It’s not exactly subtle.

[@JaydevRaol]

X2, X-Men: First Class and X-Men: Days of Future Past are my favourite X-Men Movies.

[@demonkingnetsu6810]

Not Logan?

[@mikemorgan6685]

@@demonkingnetsu6810 people often forget about Logan cause it doesn't say "X-Men" in the title, even though it's the best X-Men movie

[@JimmyXWolvie]

"Lets just say I'm FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTER...and I'm looking for my creator." -Magneto EDIT: Hey everyone! Just want to say thank you for the 1k likes! really appreciate it. 😊👍

[@marcusm3879]

Best scene in the movie

[@oliviermitton3035]

That line is gold

[@58monz]

Perfection

[@adamdrevon8099]

Whole scene was epic.

[@apollion888]

My favorite line in the entire series

[@anthonylamonica4110]

Scenes like these are the reason I care about these movies, a scene that focuses on the relationship between two amazingly written characters and how that relationship tragically transforms, I just want scenes like this in more superhero films, I appreciate a smaller film like this instead of a record breaking blockbuster where the Hulk dabs, glad that HiTop and other X-Cellent KZbinrs are appreciating these often overlooked moments in these films

[@Beacuzz]

My bestfriend is a huge magneto fan, a international relations major, and will fight about the fact that Magneto is right anyday of the week. And this entire movie is just a perfect example of how right she is. You have a Jewish man who saw not only his people rounded up and sent to these camps (and definitely many of them killed for little things) but then saw his mother killed because this maniac wanted to test powers he probably just got. Now years later he is a part of a people that is being persecuted and hated and he sees the little things that happend before the trains. The way they are being snubbed and talked down to, the way certain opportunities disappear if you get found out, and how even the bread crumb that they were being fed to keep them quiet are slowly stopping. He knows the signs and he isn't going to watch it happen again. And most of the true bulk of his arch in the other movies is in the background, but in this one we get to see it ALL. You learn all of the whys, all the hows, and just how deep his pain goes. And it is beautiful Please Hollywood give us more character stories PLEASE!!!!!

[@katsasgeorge]

House Of X and Powers Of X proves your friend wrong ;)

[@DesolatedChild018]

The movies (and often the comic book writers) have to make gigantic loops, like making him a ''human-genocide'' supporter or creating an ominous scenario in with his actions resulted in ''mutant genocide'', because without it we would 100% be on his team. The guy that says ''look, we need to make an effort to be tolerant with the intolerant, or present ourselves in a 'respectable fashion' to gain the 'acceptance' of the bigots that are literally hellbent on persecuting us for just existing and the passive assholes that are willing to let it happen'' or the guy that kicks the door and basically say ''we had enough of this shit, swallow us, cos' we are not going away, we are not your inferiors for you to deliberate on our existence, get over or fuck around and find out''? As far as I'm concerned, only one of those get to say ''Mutant and Proud''. Raven was right in going with Eric. Charles in this continuity is a weak coward, and hate his character in this timeline. The airplane scene in ''Days of Future Past'' just confirmes it. Never have to fight for anything in his life and got one taste of the real world and immediately shut himself off in his palace while his brothers get hunt down like animals, while Erik lost everything and Raven never got to be her true self one day in her life and never the less, they were the ones that kept the fight. I will forever be on the side that kills nazis without flinching. Plain and simple.

[@logicplague]

@@DesolatedChild018 Better make sure they are actually nazis, and that you aren't just labeling them as such to make murder more palatable, and sleep easier to come by. Challenge those preconceptions, or they'll challenge you.

[@trequor]

Victimhood is not virtue. Being a victim does not make you righteous for becoming an oppressor instead.

[@k1ah468]

@@trequor Opressor and Victim are terms that are relative to the side which an individual is biased for or against.

[@bryanisnotinteresting]

finally someone gives this movie the love and attention it deserves

[@BloodOfMadara]

bryanisnotinteresting Yup! First class quality film indeed! 👏🏼

[@arturocastroverde3349]

A brand new series? One X-Cellent Scene: So This What It Feels Like.....( LOGAN )

[@ToxicSkull0]

Why it encapsulates Magneto perfectly: He would kill shaw no matter what. That was his goal. Even if Charles is controlling him and can feel every bit of pain Shaw is feeling

[@mrmogford8117]

My feed just got very excited Also gotta love the Full fat videos representation

[@conorcommy544]

Hah same

[@michadasz8163]

'Xmen: First Class' is a good movie, but not a good Spider-Man movie.

[@JRF1004]

That joke has gone bland

[@ironphantom4912]

It doesn't make me FEEL like BATMAN

[@laikaperraespacial6025]

Hahaha

[@Niko-bz3df]

Right

[@tornadochaser2457]

There's FAR too much CANDY CANE.

[@horrordragon2255]

The Magneto theme is both threatining and tragic at the same time. Its probably the best villian theme in a comicbook movie for me

[@angeliquaserenity5009]

Beautiful and great analysis! I love how they made Magnetto into a more layered and complex character than just a "black or white" villian.

[@collinsmith7078]

Every once and a while, I want to watch McAvoy and Fassbender electrify my screen so I put in First Class. A great movie.

[@santiago8991]

You know XMFC is the best x-men movie when almost every Crossover is about it

[@clayboyparty2807]

This scene is nice and all, but the damn bar scene tho... I didn’t have subtitles for that but it’s like I knew everything they were saying

[@kush2319]

oh have you seen Hello Future Me's video? Thats the scene he chose for this

[@nicolasriveros943]

I'm from Argentina and i allways find Hillarious that it's suppouse to be Villa Gessell (which is a Beach zone) but is like a snowy mountain with lake and woods lmao

[@cornperson6862]

I think they did a good job with that, I loved how we don’t need to understand the German to get what they’re saying

[@merch5712]

X2 and First Class are my favorites.

[@kais2078]

Magneto is honestly one of the best written villains in western fiction.

[@Nik930714]

9:00 That part hit me to the core. Thank you.

[@june3624]

If there's anything First Class did well at, it was establishing Magneto as the character you don't mess with.

[@judeannethecandorchannel2153]

The overwhelmingly intense and philosophically intellectually and emotionally unresolvable airplane confrontation between Eric Church and Charles is my favorite team. Although you guys are making a good case for all of them... That you've chosen.

[@nuyabuisness7526]

Personally I would pick Magneto's breakout from his prison in X2 to be a personal favorite. I can't think of a scene that better establishes magneto as a true force of menace. In the first one it was established that he was powerful and dangerous but being able to cause so much death and destruction with just a few ounces of metal absolutely sold it for me.

[@DonniedrakoE]

Anyone love how half of these x cellent scenes are magneto related, as it should be.

[@thurielangel3239]

This movie was what truly made me fall in love with X-Men and superheroes as a whole when I was in middle school. My attachment to these characters is unreal. Ugh just watching the video made me so emotional.

[@cameronbuck1179]

It feels like whenever it’s on TV, I always tune in right to this scene. Never get bored of watching it

[@Oondronite]

I love this scene as well and it's one of the best callbacks I've ever seen. I always thought it said something about Erik that he chose to keep that coin in the first place. It could very easily have become a symbol of that childhood trauma, of a failure to save someone he loved. Erik not only keeps it, but uses it to kill the man who brought that trauma upon him, turning his greatest failure on its head in the process. A creation killing its creator with, in a sense, the tool that made it. That's good stuff right there.

[@Chessheromusic]

There is no better change or origin then Xavier and magneto. The elusive origin was always only spoken about. This movie did that justice and became the backbone to this generations X-men

[@FelicityGemini]

today is my moms birthday, she died when I was 18. the fact that Erik got a chance to avenge his mother, he never let that go and I can defiantly understand that. the hanuka scene always touches my heart I have many memories of christmas with my mom.

[@natefrancis4455]

Great video as usual. So glad you're a part of this!

[@en3525]

You really are nailing the pacing and voice acting on these videos, was watching it while scrolling some other thing on my other monitor and watched the whole thing. You're becoming a great content creator, been with you a long time and its good seeing you getting better and better, cheers from Brazil.

[@wesstewart2677]

My fav scene goes to DOFP when Professor X talks to his younger self and says “we need you to hope again” it’s a phrase with many meanings, it’s Charles telling his younger self he needs to have hope for himself but also that he needs to have hope in order for them to have hope. Such a brilliant line

[@jakubrejak1114]

No one: KZbinrs: IT'S TIME FOR ONE X-CELLENT SCENE.

[@KaylBagdasaroglu]

This is my favorite of the series, and I even listen to the magneto theme when working out. Shit slaps

[@naixieweix]

Your narrative about we all want the brotherhood to work but deep down we know they cant, gave me goosebumps.

[@themadtitan7603]

This movie is the perfect showcase of the "two sides of the same coin" dynamic that Charles and Erik always had in both the comics and movies (literally) and that's part of the reason why it's the best X-Men movie in my opinion and overall one of the best written and directed comic-book movies ever.

[@seamuswalker6879]

thank you thanos, very cool

[@SuperChicago2009]

You’re the second person doing these x-cellent x-men scenes that I’ve watched so far that said you’re not a fan of the X-men really. But it’s cool that you can appreciate a good X-men scene/movie. Watching these videos make want to watch the whole movie. Thanks for video!

[@dizzyallen1481]

I won't lie the way described Eriks and Charles relationship almost made me tear up a bit.

[@sandroedilashvili3651]

that moment where magneto ( Fassbender) smiled while turning the sattelite dish was THE scene that got burnt into my mind years later. that scene shows so much emotion, so much character and character development, also the relationship between these 2.. damn son, one of THE best scenes in comic book movies history.

[@ryanstang6556]

That camera movement when the coin is going through their heads is wonderful

[@JRF1004]

Logan and Days Of Future Past are my favorites but this is definitely my favorite scene in the franchise

[@redlights57]

HiTop Films: making me feel and relate to these characters and see movies in a whole new light

[@zacksilverstone7642]

Fun Fact: If there were something piercing through your head, the pain you feel is mostly from the entry, the exit, and the psychology belief that something is piercing through you. But what about the brain? You won't feel anything. Because the brain has no pain receptor, therefore it does not feel pain. Although, the squishy sounds you hear when something is directly touching your brain DOES cause you discomfort, because you KNOW something isn't right, and the brain is signalling you to react.

[@savannahatkins1488]

Yes I believe you are right about that! My personal theory as to why Charles was in so much pain is because of his powers mostly. He had taken complete control of Shaw's body in the scene and their minds were linked. Imagine the pain of feeling a person's memories, their entire self being ripped apart. It would have been something he had never experienced before from his powers. He was quite literally feeling what it is like to die

[@archievoller8997]

I fucking love when hitop just goes off and rampages on about a scene that he loves, it just goes to show that he truest cares about what he’s talking about and I love it!

[@allenz7676]

An underrated scene is in Erik in the bar with the two Nazi’s. The pace and suspense in the scene is spectacular. The slow build of the Nazi’s realizing who Erik is and then the sudden unleash of violence as Erik tortures one of them is incredible. It’s a really small scene but has alway stood out to me as one of my favorite movie scenes

[@toshidaniels8946]

Glad you're uploading again Alex! First class is my favorite X-Men movie.

[@Mack-rr3vj]

Thank you so much for doing a video on this scene and some of the movie. First Class is one of my favorite movies of all time and this scene is probobly my favorite from it. That and the moment after when he drops shaws body on the beach and floats down. The score is haunting and you can tell he gone. Thank you.

[@piralos1329]

I just discovered your channel through this series, and my goodness this was an incredible video essay! I'm excited to watch your other videos, you present your thoughts in a really well laid out and clear manner, it's honestly really impressive!! Watching this has given me a new appreciation for this film and especially this scene, and I'm honestly amazed at how well made this entire video is!!!

[@nonspiderweb]

The thing about this scene for me was it was the moment I finally got why they cast Fassbender. which retroactively improved the full movie to me. But I remember as I watched the trailers and read posters and even while watching the movie I thought to my self "this guy looks nothing like Ian McKellan" and then... he puts on the Helmet, all emotion drains from his face... And I see Magneto. everything clicked. I wasn't seeing the origins of the X-men I was seeing the Origin of Magneto.

[@DemitriVladMaximov]

The only problem I have with the dynamic between Charles and Eric is that while Charles is trying to help his friend overcome his pain, he doesn't get that Shaw is so powerful, so easily able to use his vast fortune, connections, and mutant abilities that capturing him isn't an option. Shaw is a grifter parasite without a soul able to do whatever is needed to further his own selfish interests and will use anyone and everyone to get what he wants. No bullet, bomb, anything can stop him since he absorbs any energy directed at him. Only in this one moment where Shaw can't use his powers is where Eric has a chance to stop him and the only way to do that is to push the coin through Shaw's head in such a way that Charles doesn't lose his control over Shaw. If Magento goes too fast then Charles may lose control for an instant and Shaw will absorb the kinetic energy directed at him, but if it is too slow then Eric will only prolong Charles's pain. In his own way Eric does what he is doing because he knows it is right. Yes he may finally accept that Shaw is right about people, but Shaw's abuse of his gifts make him too dangerous to allow to live. So Eric becomes Magento because Charles can't understand that sometimes a hard call is the only call you can make.

[@danieluss8729]

I believe that the film's coin is not only a memory of the pain that magneto carries with him. It is also a way of representing the weapons that magneto uses. When magneto kills shaw he in turn kills charles. Magneto has adopted the weapons of his greatest enemy, he has kill him using the coin that Shaw gave him to remember the power he can reach and he even kept his helmet to isolate himself from people like Charles. If it wasn´t for the tragic past Magneto and Shaw would be destined to be allies. The two share the same thought that mutants are the next step in human evolution and are therefore superior, completely different thoughts than Charles. The scene is not incredible for the death of Shaw but for the death of the friendship between Charles and Magneto. In the end Magneto is not that different from Shaw and that makes him Charles's enemy. It is not the objective, it is not friendship, it is the weapons that make them enemies. In this case, a simple coin.

[@GhostOfSparta305]

Even after 2 decades of X-men films, THIS is still the best one. Yes, the one without any Wolverine action or the iconic bald Charles Xavier. This film understands that the best stories aren't about that. They're about interesting characters.

[@BradyPostma]

This is my first time watching any HiTop Film. Well done!

[@clairecallaghan5546]

I’m so glad the people are cover these types of comic book movies

[@jotunfalls4026]

the x-men will always have a special place in my heart, and that's probably mostly bc x-men movies are about accepting who you are and I love that about it.

[@jaxkommish]

heh "Papa HiTop" - that's my humor wheelhouse right there

[@brayden3041]

X-men first class is such an underated movie!

[@benc.1197]

5:50. A grin of pure cheese and yet it feels so genuine. Fassbender is crazy good.

[@immersivecomics1603]

Dude this is perfect timing. I’ve been rewatching first class so much lately

[@jah884]

I bought the dvd 2 years ago and still watch it once every 3months just to try and relive the great moments from this film

[@Lockn3s5]

This was such a well constructed scene and really does encapsulate the relationship between Eric and Charles. I think one of the most clever things about it is using how Charles is inside Shaw's head as Eric kills him. Charles completely takes in and suffers the pain for Shaw and he does it to save his friend. The dichotomy of ideals at play here is so rich and so well displayed on film here. It's the best moment in the entire film and probably the entire film series.

[@sfkeepay]

It’s still amazing to me that the X-Men movies have so many great actors. Just in the Prof. X and Magneto roles, Stewart, McKellen, Fassbender and McAvoy are all amazing.

[@MaxR3355]

This video... wow. Such a fantastic essay that says every single praise needed to be said about one of the best scenes in the entire franchise

[@arieltz23]

A truly beautiful recap of a climactic scene from one of my favorite movies of all time! My reason for watching it is actually its theme song - "Love Love" by Take That, my favorite band! After watching it I couldn't resist watching it again and again, and years later I still think this movie is a masterpiece. Your recap of this scene is on point, touching and, like I said, truly beautiful! Thank you!

[@mywalterego9248]

Fantastic analysis of not only a scene but an over arcing theme.

[@henryflores3602]

Thank you for this video! You described it perfectly why I love Michael Fassbender in this picture

[@MtnDewGuy100]

*its about time the fox Xmen movies got the recognition that they deserve, I thought it was a coincidence that all the other essay channels did the same thing but I’m glad it wasn’t a coincidence, because without the fox Xmen movies the superhero genre might’ve never really taken off, I’m forever thankful for this franchise except for dark phoenix of course lmao*

[@raijinwolf2248]

Proud to admit that one of the voices my inner critic uses while I'm writing is yours. Your existence is now invaluable to me. I know the chances of it happening are slim, but one day I *will* tell you how much your videos mean to me. I'm going to ensure I live long enough to make it a reality.

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[@Ann-cm1vx]

first class is the film that made me care about xmen. i realised after that most of the other xmen films didn't hold up to it but the franchise does give first class, days of future class and logan

[@neonpyramid7918]

The scene with Erik at the bar was so well done.

[@cassandragidney7682]

This has always been my favorite scene in First Class.

[@MDw1LL311]

Well done! First class is an amazing movie in general. Bonus points for calling Bryan singer by his real title

[@samuelgodwin6196]

One of if not the most underrated comic book films

[@stickwoodthebrand]

I’m honestly very hyped for the plumber

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HiTop bro. Your videos make me happy as hell. Thank you ✌🏽

[@luisgarza7750]

I wish Vaugh had been kept as director of the X-men movies after first class, and although I like days of future past, I can’t stand singer. Thanks for shining a light on him, I don’t know why he hasn’t been brought to justice.

[@CVL990]

FINALLY I've been waiting for an X-Men video from you

[@tap5445]

What an Amazing Movie. What an amazing Video. Thanks Hitop. I have missed first class. Gona give it a rewatch.

[@Chunk7PeanutButter]

I also noticed if you watch that scene, when it keeps cutting from Charles to Shaw, you can hear Charles’ scream echo in the background

[@allengilliland972]

I am well and on the record saying that I don't think we had a really good X-Men movie until Days of Future Past. It's not to say that the X-Men movies are bad, it's more like...Well, my best comparison would be something River Song said in Doctor Who: It's like knowing someone and then meeting them as a teenager, the basics are there, but they still haven't reached that point yet and become the person you know. While the whole film is actually pretty great, one scene always stuck out to me, even when I was just watching the trailers, when Xavier meets his younger self and tells him that "We need you to hope again". It's something to be said, and not underestimated, that Xavier is almost boundlessly optimistic, even after losing his sister, best friend, and the use of his legs in First Class, he still approaches the future with hope and positivity. Then the 70's rolled around and his students were taken away, despite all of his hopes and dreams, despite all of his power, he has nothing, he can do nothing and the realization breaks him to the point that he becomes a drug addict, shutting himself off from the world. It's honestly to such a point that, when he meets his future self and even sees the utter devastation that the world will become, he barely even notices or cares, it's kind of treated with a shrug like: Yeah, that make sense. Oddly enough, it's the man who has suffered through the future, the older, wiser man, who has to convince the younger man, now terrified of what may come, that there is always hope. That, even if it comes to nothing, it was a life worth living, a life spent protecting others, helping them to grow and become better people. It really is something that a man can stand at the literal end of the world and truthfully declare that their only regret is that the world is ending, and essentially a metaphor for the entire series. Yes, the future is scary, and sometimes the present just outright sucks, but, no matter how dark the night gets, we all have to keep our hope for a new dawn and better tomorrow. Anyway, that's my one X-Cellent Scene (though I'd also like to give a shout-out to that one scene in Apocalypse where the titular villain has Xavier delivering a speech to the world about how utterly fucked they all are, but right when Apocalypse is giving his manifesto that "Only the strong will survive", Xavier looks him dead in the eye and says "And the strong protect the weak, THAT is my message" love the movie or hate it, Total Badass)

[@tbhreviews6611]

I remember thinking this was just going to be another super hero movie and then I watched it and it has become one of my favorite superhero movies of all time .

[@jhenry48809]

Thank you for this masterpiece of a review. I always loved First Class, but never saw its meaning as you have brought to light. This was indeed one of my favorite scenes of the movie also.

[@zorkkiller9538]

I need to watch this movie again it was and still is amazing. Don't get started on magneto on this movie. He's a legend

[@spudmatix8770]

Dude! Ur content quality is always top notch! I watched this vid twice in a row back to back... I love how you're able to put everything in an unbiased perspective and able to show us things we hadn't noticed or thought about. Thanks my dude, can't wait for the next video :-)

[@batmanfan6207]

I gotta be honest, for a while i felt the same as you when it came to the X men, never had much care, I saw some parts of the movies and the cartoon but that's about it. this movie is amazing, and deserves to be recognized as such. Great video Alex, i cant wait to see the plumber :-)