Review of The X Files: I Want to Believe

I want to believe too...

Being a long-time fan of the television show, I was really excited to see this one. I also wanted to see if it would live up to the first X-Files full-length feature film. Sadly, for me, it didn't.

The film's plot was kept closely under wraps until it was released, and the trailers were very exciting. Creator Chris Carter stated before it was released that it had the feel of an episode, unlike the huge production the first film was. I was intrigued.

However, I left the theatre feeling like I'd just watched a long, drawn-out episode and I caught myself yawning more than once. Scully (Gillian Anderson) and Mulder's (David Duchovny) chemistry has evaporated and the film feels rushed and muddled. I don't think it was necessary to even make this movie; the plot could just as easily have been an episode in one of the latter seasons of the show. To me, it was neither good nor bad, just an unnecessary endeavor for creator Chris Carter and crew.

I read many reviews from both critics and others who watched the film, and I got a mixture of feelings. On one hand, you have those who were loyal fans of the show, own the DVD sets, etc., and their scores for the film ranged from average to fairly high. Those who were either casual viewers of the show or knew absolutely nothing about it gave it poor scores. Which speaks volumes and makes complete sense to me - this movie was for the fans. There are little nuances and situations inserted that only fans could be able to acknowledge and understand.

The X-Files ended after nine seasons in 2002. Now, six years after the season finale, this film leaves a bitter taste in the mouth, whether you're a fan or not.

6/10

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Added by 350125g0 1 year ago on 30 July 2008 11:57