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The definitive American television series of the 1990s. The X-Files comes to the big screen with an anticlimactic whimper. And how could it be otherwise? Why should material so perfectly realised in one medium necessarily translate well into another? The series is crisply and thoughtfully executed in just about every detail, but the heart of its appeal lies in the elegant handling of complicated and evolving ongoing story lines, which is not something movies are especially good at. The big-screen drive for closure cramps the creative style, though it may also help nonfans get a grip on the proceedings. We do get some invigorating thrills and chills, however, and a more satisfying sense of the scale of an all-enveloping human-alien conspiracy than ever before, but there's no more plot development here than in an average two-part season-ending. FBI black sheep Mulder and Scully have been temporarily transferred from the X-Files project to an anti-terrorist unit to investigate an Oklahoma City-style bombing. They uncover a new wrinkle in the Syndicate/Cancer Man conspiracy--basically an attempt to help one bunch of (benign?) aliens fight off another bunch who want to colonise Earth. A spectacular, ice-bound finale thrillingly staged by series-veteran director Rob Bowman offers Mulder (but not a conveniently unconscious Scully) his first clear look at a You Know What, which in some quarters qualifies as an epochal event. Martin Landau offers the agents some crucial clues, and several familiar TV faces (including the Lone Gunmen and Mitch Pileggi's indispensable Assistant Director Skinner) turn up briefly to wink knowingly at faithful fans. --David Chute
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first saw this movie in the cinema on its release and wasn't sure whether I liked it or not. However having purchased all the seasons DVDs and watching this movie again in between Season 5 and Season 6, it is VERY relevant and good entertainment, linking those two Seasons together.
It perhaps doesn't have the same feel as the series, but all the elements are still there. Mulder and Scully nagging at each other in their funny ways, Skinner playing middle ground, and Cigarette Smoking Man always lurking in the least suspecting of places.
The movie DOES progress the theory of the conspiracy the Syndicate has with the aliens to form a slave race, while at the same time trying to invent an anti-virus to fight off that impending invasion
The special effects are excellent and the movie does have quite a bit of pace.
As a fan from the start I still feel it could have been better in places and have a bit more edge like the episodes have, but it's still very worthwhile to have this movie in your X-Files collection.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
For 5 years The X Files haunted tv screens around the world. Chris Carter his and Chums created this movie as a "treat" to fans for being so loyal to the show. What was also done however, was that the movie was also made so that anyone could sit down and watch it. However, to experince the full impact of the movie, those who have already followed the show through its 5 Seasons will respect and enjoy this movie. (And will of course scream as I did when Mulder & Scully's near kiss is cut short due to a little bee problem)
The aspect of this movie is a two part X File episode in one go, we were left on a rather od cliffhanger in Season 5 and then the movie very much picks up from there. Certian themes are ressurecited for the movie (ie The Black Oil), but also a new Alien form shows up (although this is very much a mimic of ALIENS, The X Files version mixes very well with the growing mythology). In the context of WHEN this movie was relesed, it was awful. Boring and even confusing. But in context of the over all show and The DVDs, this is a must for your X Fies collection.
For not only does this tie in with the Season 6 opener, but also these themes will return in Season 8. (Keep an eye out for "Fight The Future" later on in the series of the show.)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Johan RF
Format:DVD
just got the blu-ray from amazon france. 10/10. great film , better on blu-ray ( though not spectacular ) but better is good enough. this is a classic film for x-files fans although it does not quite "stand alone" as they claim, if you are not a fan of the series, then some of this simply does not make sense. If you are a fan then it all fits together nicely in glorious widescreen. Goto amazon france and achete..... a tout vitesse..... PS WHY is this not availabel in HD in the UK !?!?
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A must for all X Files fans
If you are an X File fan you will enjoy this film. It is the usual excellent story that we have come to expect from the X Files writers and production team. Thoroughly recommended. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. K. Heap
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Good film,arrived just before time.How many times do I have to reiterate to retailers cardboard or polythene bags do not protect cases and with the mail service meaning I have had... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Raven
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Can't type an opinion as I bought this DVD for another person who loved the the movie and series. I can honestly say that I have never watched the series.
Published 2 months ago by wusman12
1.0 out of 5 stars
not impressed
i cant rate this item as it wont work on any of the machines owned by my family,and yes they are multi region. it wont work on my nephews playstation which plays any thing
Published 3 months ago by J. Maughan
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Gripping and very entertaining
The great thing about this film is it makes sense without you having to watch the first five seasons of x files beforehand. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sam
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good attempt to switch from the small screen to the box office
The first X-Files movie was released after 5 seasons of the TV show and was a natural progression for the highly successful series. Read more
Published 21 months ago by LXIX
1.0 out of 5 stars
Warning for people living in Europe
This blu-ray is Region A. It won't play with my PS3 here in Europe and the stores sell it as if it will play. It won't. Don't buy this movie if you live in Europe.
Published on 23 Oct 2010 by Gaius
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X-Files Movie
Every episode of the X-Files series was expertly writted and acted, with gripping finales, so it remained to see what an X-Files movie would be like? Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2010 by Phil
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Question? HELP!
Can anybody tell me if this is Region Coded as I want to buy this, but as this is an import & there's no information about this in Amazon's blurb I don't want to end up with a... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2010 by Rockin' T.C.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Yep I liked this
Better than the new film imo - I liked this, shame it was to replace the copy from the complete boxset off Amazon which was broken.
Published on 26 Sep 2009 by Jonathan P. Stansfield
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