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The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008)

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Overview

Director:
Chris Carter
Writers (WGA):
Frank Spotnitz (written by) and
Chris Carter (written by) ...
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Release Date:
25 July 2008 (USA) more view trailer
Genre:
Mystery | Sci-Fi more
Tagline:
Believe Again more
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NewsDesk:
(30 articles)
Movie Reviews: The X-Files: I Want To Believe (From Studio Briefing. 25 July 2008, 10:27 AM, PDT)
A.V. Talk: The X-Files: I Want To Believe (From The AV Club. 25 July 2008, 10:10 AM, PDT)
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Thanks For Nothing, Chris Carter - Literally more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The X Files 2 (USA) (working title)
The X Files: Done One (USA) (working title)
The X-Files (USA) (promotional abbreviation)
The X-Files Movie (USA) (promotional title)
Untitled X Files Sequel (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for violent and disturbing content and thematic material.
Runtime:
Canada:105 min | USA:100 min
Country:
USA | Canada
Language:
English | Russian
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Color
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2.35 : 1 more
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DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
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Trivia:
Gillian Anderson told The New York Times that it was harder than she expected for her to get back into character as Scully to make this movie after five years had passed since the end of the television show. The Times quoted her as saying, "I walked in thinking, it's going to be like riding a bicycle. It wasn't. It was like riding a [fucking] unicycle. I'd been trying so hard to stretch myself in other roles, and to catch myself when I did anything that remotely resembles Scully, that when I was put back in the ring with her, my brain started misfiring." more
Quotes:
[from trailer]
Father Joe: So you believe in these kind of things?
Fox Mulder: Let's just say that I want to believe.
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Movie Connections:
Follows The X Files (1998) more

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What information has Twentieth Century Fox released?
A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
When in the X-Files timeline are the events of this movie set to take place?
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0 out of 1 people found the following comment useful:-
Thanks For Nothing, Chris Carter - Literally, 25 July 2008
Author: jeurorotten from Toronto, Canada

As an avid fan of the first few incredible seasons of The X-Files, I, like may others was greatly anticipating this 2008 release. I was very much hoping that Chris Carter and Co. would come to their senses and revert back to the brilliance, darkness and sheer spooky atmosphere that permeated the classic episodes.

When I learned that 'I Want To Believe' would be a stand-alone, suspense-horror film, I was thrilled, and my anticipation levels rose.

I saw this film last night. Suffice to say, many here have covered the negative elements well, so I won't elaborate except to say that I was furious and extremely disappointed with what was on the screen - and it wasn't much at all.

WHY would Chris Carter opt to have Mulder and Scully no longer with the FBI? It COULD have worked if Mulder was still 'in' and Scully was, as per the script, a full time physician. I could have seen that. But BOTH of them OUT? No, no, no, no.

WHY would Chris Carter opt not to have any element of the paranormal in the storyline? Or, even opt for the brilliant 'stand-alone monster' episodes of the first few seasons? Anyway, I am so disappointed with this film. I can't even say it's for the fans, because I feel many, like me, will feel utterly let down and 'empty' when they leave the cinema.

The most angering point of all is that the writers and Chris Carter could have, easily, created a wonderful, dark, creepy and paranormal story to entice, thrill and frighten the best of us. This film seems like it came from the bargain basement of scriptwriters.

The ONLY good thing was seeing Mulder and Scully together again. They looked great, and the chemistry is still there. Too bad what they had to work with - script wise - wasn't so great - understatement.

Thanks for NOTHING, Chris Carter. Your ego has truly overtaken any degree of creativity you had left.

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