The X-Files Movie - I really wanted to believe

Just got back from the X-Files movie. I was expecting lights in the sky, backlit gray aliens and lines like "You're dealing with powers beyond your comprehension". What I got was a somewhat grisly movie with a sub-1950s horror story plot and a whole boat load of angst.

Much has been made of the way that the film breaks away from the original X-Files staples of global conspiracy, alien invasion and strange goings on from "out there". Unfortunately it seems to also have jettisoned original plotlines and anything particularly engaging about Mulder and Sculley, who spent a lot of time grappling with "issues" and pulling unhappy expressions.

If you are a fan of the TV show and the earlier movie I can't particularly recommend it. If you have never seen the X-Files before I don't think you will particularly enjoy it either.

Comments

[IgnorantPom]

I hadn't even heard of it until now.

[Burkey]

From the moment I knew this was in production I knew it was going to be average at best. I still haven't seen it, but from what I've read, my hopes definitely aren't high. The first film was pretty poor as well. The series, on the other hand, is one of the finest shows ever to hit the small screen. Worth the £70 to buy all 9 seasons on DVD. I'm currently half way through season 4 :)

[Sam]

Just saw this myself, bit of a disappointment:(

[IgnorantPom]

Hey Rob, if you havn't seen The Dark Knight yet I believe you should; it's not just a great Batman film, it's a great film and 3 hours of great film!

[Rob]

I'm going to see it on Thursday on the big screen at the Imax in Bradford. Looking forward to it.