Watch the movie past the credits for and extra bit... Charles and Eric

Rating: 10/10 (30 May 2006)

Although no real information in this is a spoiler. This refers to the movie. I would advise seeing it till post credits.
At the beginning we get a glimpse of their friendship when they were younger but later on see how much respect for each other they have as nemeses but not enemies. Eric or Magneto even tells one of his lesser associates that Charles' past action demands respect. (But not in so many words.)
Their repartee would be better described as two friends but on either side of a chess board. And this is usually referenced upon in the movies. Even more so at the end with the usual chess scene albeit lacking a certain something which is a metaphor for Eric's philosophy, waiting for Charles or any other opponent who thinks they can challenge him mentallyÂ… but you will have to watch to find out magneto's more important discovery by seeing the movie.
Also the more important scene is post credits. When I watched it I had the good fortune of having Rhys with me to let me know when to stick around but the amount of people that left the movie and missed the uplifting scene was phenomenal. Down to an entire audience apart from a few who even then some got bored with the credits and left i would advise remaining seated. Although expected if you pay more attention than most it can still be a shock if not closure.