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Confrontation and the Quest for Justice
Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto
If you're in there, I'd like you to know that I agree with every word you said. We are the future. But... unfortunately, you killed my mother. ] coin that Shaw gave him years earlier] This is what we're going to do. I'm going to count to three, and I'm going to move the coin. One... Two... Three.
[talks to a now-frozen Sebastian Shaw; pulls out the [[w:Reichsmark|Reichsmark; he slowly lunges the coin at his head; It gets closer and closer; coin penetrates his skull and shoots through his head, killing Shaw]
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Naming and Identity in X-Men Dynamics
Moira MacTaggert
What are you doing?! Who destroyed the statue?
Hank McCoy
It was Alex.
Mystique
No. Havok! We have to call him Havok. That's his name now. And we were thinking, you should be Professor X and you should be Magneto.
[pointing to Charles; pointing to Erik]
Erik Lehnsherr
Exceptional.
[sarcastically; leaves. Moira follows him]
Charles Xavier
I expect more from you.
[to Raven upon seeing the gang fool around; leaves]
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Discussion About Beer in Argentina
Erik Lensherr
German beer?
[In German, as his order is brought]
Bartender
Of course.
[In Spanish]
Pig Farmer
Yes,, it's Bitburger. Tastes good, eh?
[In German; laughs]
Erik Lensherr
... The best. What brings you to Argentina?
[In German, taking a drink; He turns to the two other patrons, who happen to be the men in the photo]
Pig Farmer
The weather. I'm a pig farmer.
[In German; chuckles]
Tailor
Tailor. Since I was a boy. My father made the finest suits in Dusseldorf.
[In German]
Erik Lensherr
My parents were from Dusseldorf!
Tailor
Really?
Erik Lensherr
Yeah!
[He comes to their table and sits down]
Tailor
What were their names?
Erik Lensherr
Oh, they had no names. Their names were stolen from them... by pig farmers, and tailors.
Erik Lensherr
Blood and honor." Which would you care to shed first?
[reads knife inscription]
Pig Farmer
We were under orders!
Erik Lehnsherr
Blood, then.
[pins his hand to the table with the knife, causing the pig farmer to scream in agony]
Bartender
Freeze, asshole!
[points pistol at Erik, in Spanish]
Pig farmer
Come on, shoot!
[in German]
Pig farmer
Who...What are you?!?
[In German]
Erik Lehnsherr
Let's just say I'm Frankenstein's monster. ...and I'm looking for my creator.
[in English; glances at the picture of Klaus Schmidt; picks up bartender's pistol and shoots the pig farmer]
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Understanding Identity and Purpose
Charles Xavier
You have a chance to become a part of something much bigger than yourself.
Erik Lensherr
What do you know about me?
Charles Xavier
Everything.
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Choosing Sides in a Divided World
Erik Lehnsherr
This society won't accept us. We form our own. The humans have played their hand. Now we get ready to play ours. Who's with me? No more hiding.
[looks to Mystique]
Charles Xavier
You should go with him. It's what you want.
[she kneels by Charles]
Mystique
You promised me you'd never read my mind.
Charles Xavier
I've promised you a great many things, I'm afraid. I'm sorry.
Mystique
Take care of him. Hey, Beast! Never forget – mutant and proud!
[to Moira; she goes and stands next to Erik and Riptide, Azazel, and Angel all join as well; they disappear]
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Unexpected Introductions Among Mutants
Erik Lehnsherr
Excuse me, I'm Erik Lehnsherr.
Charles Xavier
Charles Xavier.
Logan
Go fuck yourself.
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The Key to a New Future
Klaus Schmidt
Understand this, Erik... these Nazis, I'm not like them. Genes are the key, yes? But their goals? Blue eyes? Blonde hair? Pathetic. Eat the chocolate. It's good. Want some?
[he gives him a chocolate bar]
Erik Lehnsherr
I want to see my mama.
Klaus Schmidt
Genes are the key that unlocks the door to a new age, Erik. A new future for mankind. Evolution. You know what I'm talking about? It's a simple thing I ask of you. A little coin is nothing compared to a big gate. Is it?
[gestures to a small Nazi coin on the desk; Erik attempts to move the coin but fails]
Erik Lehnsherr
I tried, Herr Doctor. I can't... I don't... It's impossible.
[this displeases Schmidt]
Klaus Schmidt
The one thing I can say for the Nazis is their methods seem to produce results. I'm sorry, Erik.
[rings bell to summon soldiers who come in with his mother]
Erik Lehnsherr
Mama!
Mrs. Lehnsherr
My darling. How are you?
[she embraces him and speaks in a hushed voice]
Klaus Schmidt
Here's what we're going to do. I'm going to count to three... ...and you're going to move the coin. You don't move the coin, I pull the trigger. Understand? One.
[he gestures to the soldiers to hold her back; he opens a drawer and pulls out a gun; he points the gun at his mother; Erik attempts to move it again without success with a sense of urgency]
Erik Lehnsherr
Mama.
[he looks to his mother]
Mrs. Lehnsherr
You can do it.
Klaus Schmidt
Two.
[he grows impatient]
Mrs. Lehnsherr
Everything is alright.
[Erik concentrates even harder]
Klaus Schmidt
Three. Yes. Wonderful. Excellent. Outstanding, Erik. So we unlock your gift with anger. Anger and pain. You and me... we're going to have a lot of fun together.
[he shoots and kills Erik's mother; trauma enrages Erik into crushing a small metal bell; sees Erik crush a metal filing cabinet; Erik loses control of his rage and crushes the soldiers' helmets on their heads before sending all metal objects across the room. Schmidt consoles him after he crises; he leaves the Nazi coin in Erik's hand and he leaves]
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Refusing to be a pawn again
Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto
I've been at the mercy of men just following orders... never again.
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The Burden of Following Orders
Charles Xavier
Erik, you said yourself, we're the better man. This is the time to prove it. There are thousands of men on those ships – good, honest, innocent men! They're just following orders–
[realizes what he just said]
Erik Lehnsherr
I've been at the mercy of men "just following orders". Never again.
[he sends the missiles shooting off towards the naval ships]
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A Moment That Will Change the World
Taglines
Witness the moment that will change the world.
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X-Men: First Class - Dialogue 11
Erik Lehnsherr
I know we've had our differences.
Emma Frost
Where's your telepath friend?
Erik Lehnsherr
Gone. Left a bit of a gap in my life, if I am to be honest. I was rather hoping you could fill it. Join us.
Frost
Erik, I believe?
[she notices the rest of the Brotherhood]
Erik Lehnsherr
I prefer... Magneto.
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Tensions Rise Between Superpowers Over Missile Strategy
Russian General
Hello.
Shaw Sebastian
Once again, my sympathies for your treatment at the hands of the CIA.
[in Russian]
Russian General
These Americans are ruthless.
Shaw Sebastian
Now they have their missiles placed in Turkey... I expect you'll be planning new missile sites of your own. Somewhere you know the American early-warning system won't help. I hear Cuba is lovely this time of year. And so close to Florida.
Russian General
Missiles in Cuba? You're serious? We may as well declare war.
Shaw Sebastian
Maybe I wasn't clear enough. You will make this happen.
Russian General
Okay. Let's see what KGB think about this. Hello? General Armivolkoff. It's nothing.
[he picks up the phone; the rest of the Hellfire Club appears; he hangs up and meets their demands]
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Reflections on Identity and Acceptance
Mystique
You know, sometimes I wonder what my life would've been like if you haven't found me here that night.
Charles Xavier
Sorry, what? You... Yaah! God's sake, Raven, where are your clothes? Pu... put... put some clothes on–
[sees her and averts his eyes]
Mystique
That's not what you said when you first saw me. But I guess pets are always cuter when they're little, right?
Charles Xavier
Raven, I don't know what's gotten into you lately. I swear, you've been in a good mood. Hank, he tells me that he has found the answer to your cosmetic... problem. You gotta tell me what's the matter, or I'll have to read your mind.
[slight pause]
Mystique
You promised me you would never do that.
[looking deeply hurt]
Charles Xavier
Until recently, I never had to use my powers to know what you were thinking, Raven.
Mystique
You know, Charles, I used to think it was gonna be you and me against the world. But no matter how bad the world gets, you don't wanna be against it, do you? You want to be part of it.
[angrily; leaves]
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Identity and Choice in X-Men: First Class
Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto
I prefer... Magneto.
[last lines]
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Creator and Creation: A Complex Relationship
Shaw Sebastian
Erik, what a pleasant surprise. So good to see you again. May I ask you something? Why are you on their side? Why fight for a doomed race who will hunt us down as soon as they realize their reign is coming to an end? I'm sorry for what happened in the camps. I truly am. But everything I did, I did for you. To unlock your power. To make you embrace it. You've come a long way from bending gates. I'm so proud of you. And your just starting to scratch the surface. Think of how much further we could go, together. I don't want to hurt you, Erik. I never did. I want to help you. This is our time. Our age. We are the future of the human race. You and me, son. This world could be ours.
[Erik enters the void; Erik punches him in the face but their is molecular distortion to his face due to all the nuclear energy harnessed; he shoves Erik backwards causing the wall of the void to crack; shoves him across to another wall causing is to break; lunges metal pillars in front of him to block him; he walks through the pillars with much ease and presses one of them against Erik and get closer to his face]
Erik Lehnsherr
Everything you did made me stronger, it made me the weapon I am today. It's the truth. I've known it all along. You are my creator.
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