X-Files 2 - I Want to Believe on DVD (2008)

X MARKS THE SOFT SPOT

hunkydomste from Liverpool [Highly rated reviewer] , 07/08/2008

First of all, if you are not a fan of the X-Files, save yourself time and money- do not bother with 'I Want To Believe'.

This is, despite the 'anyone can go and watch it' and the self-containment of this- lets be honest- feature length episode, a nostalgic Mulder and Scully fest for those who love and miss them. I loved it, but I daresay it would be not so much fun if not wasted on X-Files newbies or naysayers.

The story is intriguing enough with its twists and turns and hmmms, and is firmly lodged in the 'freak of the week' half of the X-Files world, rather than the lenghty 'Mythology' (Aliens, Conspiracy etc.).

It is nice to see that Duchovny and Anderson have not lost their chemistry and are, despite their very different acting careers, able to reprise their iconic roles as Mulder and Scully respectively so very easily and naturally.

Billy Connolly surprises with his truly creepy performance as a religious man who has fallen from grace, while Amanda Peet also supports very ably as the young FBI agent that calls on good old Foxy for help with a 'spooky' case.

An enjoyable romp through the familiar world of the unknown that will humour loyal fans, but leave the rest of the crowd wondering what all the fuss is/was about.

SEE THIS IF YOU LIKED

* THE X-FILES SERIES (CHEAP SHOT, BUT HEY...)

* I KNOW WHO KILLED ME

* KISS THE GIRLS/ ALONG CAME A SPIDER

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superb..............................

williamsgwynfa [Highly rated reviewer] , 09/06/2008

this X - Files film is superb. The film with Mulder and Scully (played by David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson), is set 6 years on from the events occurring in the last X - Files film outing in 1998.

This film stands alone in the story line, using monsters and horror within it. Mulder really does need Scully alongside him, for this particular investigation. The story is in the tradition, of some of the show's most acclaimed and beloved episodes. It delves into the supernatural.

Also appearing in the film are Mitch Pileggi as Walter Skinner, Billy Connolly as Father Joe and Amanda Peet as Special Agent Dakota Whitney.

The film also takes the always-complicated relationship between Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) in unexpected directions. Mulder continues his unshakable quest for the truth, and Scully, the passionate, ferociously intelligent physician, remains inextricably tied to Mulder's pursuits.

Scully's son William is also in the film, as the X - Files entire series leading up to this new film comes full circle. He is the symbolic connection between Mulder and Scully.

The film was shot in Vancouver and Pemberton, in British Columbia in Canada.

well worth watching.

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Avoid it like the plague.

Vapour , 01/08/2008

one of the most dismal movies I have ever seen.

I loved the series and the first film, but if your expecting anything like these you’re in for one BIG DISSAPOINTMENT.

My advice, save your time and money and avoid it like the plague.

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Shot themselves in the ass

MikeAth from Cheltenham [Highly rated reviewer] , 04/08/2008

With this outing.

The last film was much larger in context, budget and theme etc.

This one is more just a long episode of the old series. Those are good in their own right, but not really meant for the big screen. This has the feel of something rushed for a slice of the summer blockbuster cash. The drama between Mulder and Scully is tired and reworked from all too familiar themes.

You might like it if you haven't seen the first X Files film, but it falls fairly flat on its' ass if you have

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Shot themselves in the ass

MikeAth from Cheltenham [Highly rated reviewer] , 04/08/2008

With this outing.

The last film was much larger in context, budget and theme etc.

This one is more just a long episode of the old series. Those are good in their own right, but not really meant for the big screen. This has the feel of something rushed for a slice of the summer blockbuster cash. The drama between Mulder and Scully is tired and reworked from all too familiar themes.

You might like it if you haven't seen the first X Files film, but it falls fairly flat on its' ass if you have

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Avoid it like the plague.

Vapour , 01/08/2008

one of the most dismal movies I have ever seen.

I loved the series and the first film, but if your expecting anything like these you’re in for one BIG DISSAPOINTMENT.

My advice, save your time and money and avoid it like the plague.

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