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What were you thinking Chris?
PostedJuly 28, 2008
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I've been a loyal fan of the series since day one, and counted down the days to see this movie. Let's just say that I wish I hadn't! I was VERY disappointed. And really embarrassed (w/ the 3 other people that were with me in the theatre, who know I'm a fan). At best, it was just an OK episode (from the TV series) stretched out to two hours on the big screen. The story line was very weak and tenuous, and I was totally lost and uninterested by the middle of the movie. It also lacked the usual twists/turns and creepy atmosphere the series had - instead, it was just an unimaginative and gruesome movie. I expected something more brilliant coming from Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz and was pretty let down when I left the theatre. Another thing that I thought was pretty stupid of CC and FS, was that they had to slap on that bit about GW Bush in there (which had NO relevance to the story). Was it really necessary for them to throw in their political views (so directly) like the rest of hollywood? And it's pretty obvious that they don't view the Catholic Church favorably either. This movie truly lacked the credibility that the TV series once had, and I have a feeling that a lot of people (fans included) will be turned off. The only positive was that Duchovny and Anderson adapted to their roles really well after six years of not playing Mulder and Scully. No matter what episode (and even this movie), it's always nice to see them together on-screen. I still have hope that another movie will be done in the near future (by 2012). One that involves government conspiracy and aliens. That theme would definitely translate much better on the big screen and is truly what made the series so successful.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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