This movie surpised me in a good way. It wasn't as creepy or frightening as the old TV show, it was more of a deep character study of two people drawn together by something bigger than them. No aliens this time, but we get caught up with Mulder and Scully and how they are grappling with the consequences of Mulder's obsession about ET's and the paranormal. The writing and acting is sharp, and Gillian Anderson is especially good as Scully. I understand that the story isn't what some fans (or me) expected or wanted, but it's as good or better than any epsiode of the venerable series. Here's hoping it makes enough money to continue the franchise.