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The pretentiously titled Existence is another two-part X-Files yarn glued together to make a feature-length episode. Here the story concerns the birth of Scully's perhaps-alien-tinged child and proves the old maxim that you should stop watching any series when the characters start having babies. By now, newbie Robert Patrick is settled into the role of Agent Doggett, Scully's new partner on the X-Files, but David Duchovny's contract negotiations have enabled Fox Mulder, no longer in the FBI, to come back and hang about the delivery, clashing and then bonding with his replacement. The action content comes from a mild-mannered alien abductee transformed into an unstoppable killing machine, ripping through everything as he tries to prevent the upcoming nativity for reasons that (as ever) don't quite become clear. Also in the support cast are semi-regular Nicholas Lea as lurking plot-explaining conspirator Alex Krycek, and the more welcome Annabeth Gish, whose interestingly spiritual Agent Monica Reyes is being worked up as a replacement for Scully when Gillian Anderson gets out of her contract. Weirdly, The X-Files is in pretty good shape for a show that's been running this long--the performances and the direction are still strong, and outside the "continuing story" shows individual episodes hold up well. But this dreary muddle of running about (plus the odd decapitation) and agonised rumination (blathery philosophical musings about the miracle of life and childbirth) does not represent the series' strengths, suggesting that the best thing that could happen would be to get shot of the long-time stars and their played-out characters to make room for a revitalised show starring Patrick and Gish.
On the DVD: The full-screen print, with the extra detail of the DVD image and Dolby Digital, allow you to pick up a lot more than from the murky telecasts. "Alex Krycek Revealed" Parts 1 and 2, a couple of character profiles, turn out to be very snippet-like Fox TV promo pieces, with some interview footage and behind-the-scenes stuff amid the usual teaser clips.--Kim Newman
Special Features
1.78 Wide Screen
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 5
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 English
Dolby Digital 2.0
Alex Krycek Revealed Part 1
Alex Krycek Revealed Part 2
Scene Access
Dutch\French\German
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 5
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 English
Dolby Digital 2.0
Alex Krycek Revealed Part 1
Alex Krycek Revealed Part 2
Scene Access
Dutch\French\German
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After the moaning and groaning of some fans before season 8, saying things like "ahhh its all over, mulders gone and the show will go bad", how wrong they were. Season 8 was (in my opinion) one of the finest seasons in the shows history, creating some wonderful new characters and brilliant episodes like (alone, per manum) and this 2 part finale entitled "existance". This is a brilliant finale with more twists and turns and some really exciting moments. My favourite scenes were between doggett and mulder as these characters are so different from one another but seem to work off eachother perfectly. The ever beautiful and brilliant Gillian Anderson turns in another fine performance, as does David Duchovny. Annabeth Gish really makes here mark in these two episodes, but i have to take my hat off to Robert Patrick who entered the lions den at the start of the season and has come up trumps, never missing a chance to shine :) ***** stars
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Season Eight of The X-Files was a huge suprise, and the two part season finale Essence/Existence did not disapoint.
Keeping in line with the 'look' of Season 8, its very dark, moody, violent and quite gory too. Its also very action-packed, and manages to fit in great performances from Gillian Anderson, Robert Patrick, Annabeth Gish, Mitch Pillegi and David Duchovny. There are moments of tension, of shock, of suprise and of satisfaction.
Despite some complaints I've heard about the ending, this is The X-Files at it's best. In fact, it cements Season 8 as a groundbreaking addition to the show, and a real return to form. In many ways, it is the last 'true' X-file - with the departure of Duchovny, things'll never be the same again, but I'm already looking forward to the 'new' X-Files of Season Nine.....
Keeping in line with the 'look' of Season 8, its very dark, moody, violent and quite gory too. Its also very action-packed, and manages to fit in great performances from Gillian Anderson, Robert Patrick, Annabeth Gish, Mitch Pillegi and David Duchovny. There are moments of tension, of shock, of suprise and of satisfaction.
Despite some complaints I've heard about the ending, this is The X-Files at it's best. In fact, it cements Season 8 as a groundbreaking addition to the show, and a real return to form. In many ways, it is the last 'true' X-file - with the departure of Duchovny, things'll never be the same again, but I'm already looking forward to the 'new' X-Files of Season Nine.....
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Once you see these episodes, it's hard not to imagine them as the final two of the show as a whole. They symbolise everything that has made The X-Files one of the best, if not the best, shows of our time. The final scene will go down in history and it would be hard to imagine a more poignent ending for an amazing series. The chemistry between Mulder and Scully has never neeb so intense and moving. It should have been the end of the show.
Of course it isn't and Chris Carter has insisted on making another series but this video is a must for all true X-Philes and indeed anyone who recognises its true excellence. This is the ultimate X-File and for many fans will be the last true X-File. Buy it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Simply one of the best...
I enjoyed this story as much as "Deadalive"...hugely! Oh, there were parts of the story that you could pick holes in but in general terms, I enjoyed every minute of it. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2002
long live agent doggett!
Can't stand mulder, think he is (not printable). The series has gotten so much better since he became a semi-regular - can only get better with doggett not acting like the know... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2002 by Miss A J Wyman
Although a bit dreary in places, a MUST!
I honestly thought that X-Files had lost it's impact when Season 8 hit our screens - OK, the stories where fresh, but no Mulder, and no shippiness? Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2001 by Tom
One of the best mytharc vids
Existence is a must for all X-Files collectors. It has all the regular trimmings and when Mulder, Scully, Skinner, Krycek and Reyes all come together, you know you're in for one... Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2001 by Tim Gregory
Amazing!
Wow. The 8th season finale certainly lived up to all the expectations - especially that finale scene. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2001
Where is the X-files going
With colonisation halted once, a new threat is about to begin. A new breed of hunters are working with the Aliens and they are unstoppable. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2001 by "cooklee4"
Wow!
This one will keep you on the edge of your seat - the best x-file yet. The action never stops with so many twists and turns you head will be reeling! Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2001 by Pam Ward (pam.ward@salfordsoftware.co.uk)
Almost Art
This double episode from the X-Files season 8 is a fantastic addition to any x-philes collection, non-stop action and suspence, ruined slightly at the end with a stupid scene that... Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2001
Disappointing
It has all the usual action that you'd expect in a season finale with a cool ending for long-term fans. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2001
Just the right end scene for David Duchovny's departure
The two-part season 8 finale Essence/Existence has to be at the top of it's peak, packed full of suspense, excitement, horror, blood & gore. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2001
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