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DVD ~ David Duchovny
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, Robert Patrick, Tom Braidwood
  • Directors: Robert Mandel
  • Writers: Chris Carter
  • Producers: Chris Carter, Daniel Sackheim
  • Format: Box set, Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 7
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 6 Nov 2000
  • Run Time: 999 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004Y3O2
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 50,258 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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In the first season of The X Files, creator Chris Carter was uncertain of the series' future, so each of the episodes is a self-contained suspense story; they do not delve deep into the ongoing X Files mythology or turn to self-parody and humour as do episodes in later seasons. Yet, these episodes display the elements for which the show would become famous: the cinematic production values and top-notch special effects, the stark lighting of the Vancouver sets, the atmospheric halo of Mark Snow's score, and the clever plots dealing with subjects ranging from the occult, religion, and monsters to urban legends, conspiracy theories and science fiction. Most importantly, Season 1 introduces FBI agents Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) and Fox "Spooky" Mulder (David Duchovny), two of the most attractive government officials around. Scully is the serious-minded medical scientist assigned to join Mulder on the X Files, a division of the FBI dealing with the paranormal. Mulder is the intuitive thinker with a dry wit, a passionate believer in the existence of paranormal phenomena and one of the few characters on television smart enough to figure out who the bad guy is before the audience does. Their muddled relationship, a deep friendship laced with sexual tension, provides the human heart in a world where the bizarre and horrible lurk in everyday society.

The materials on the bonus disc provide some interesting trivia and background, but it is the 24 episodes themselves that make this seven-disc boxed set a true find. Those unfamiliar with The X Files often view all the fuss with the same scepticism with which Scully first regards her new partner's ideas. But just as she comes to realise the uncanny accuracy of Mulder's outlandish theories, newcomers to The X Files who sample a few episodes in this boxed set will likely find themselves riveted to their television late into the night. And undoubtedly, the shadows and creaking noises in the house that evening will seem more menacing than usual. --Eugene Wei, Amazon.com



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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great, great, and more great, 23 Nov 2000
By A Customer
Almost seven years after the series was first shown in America, the UK can finally get their hands on the first season on DVD.

The episodes themselves are brilliant, as any fan will know. The DVD quality is perfection itself; sharp picture, and great sound. There are numerous extra features that come with the episodes. There is instant scene access - very useful for a TV show like the X Files - and subtitles.

That's it, you think? Well no, that's not it. On the seventh disc that comes in the set, there are two television trailers for each episode (more entertaining than they sound), interviews about half of the episodes from the first season, a documentary on the first season, more than ten "Behind The Truth" mini-documentaries, and the DVD-ROM game. Now how many lines did that take up?

All of these features are great, especially the game. Not exactly long-lasting, but very entertaining.

In summary, any X Files fan MUST buy this, no questions asked. Don't hesitate if you don't have a DVD player: if your computer has a DVD-ROM drive, you can watch them just as comfortably. The picture and sound are still great, and so long as you have a decent sized monitor and a nice chair, it's fine.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars X Files Season One - The Beginning of Something Great, 23 Jan 2004
The series that started it all, the phenomenon that shook the world...Yes it's all here in one little box.
The box set contains all 24 episodes of X Files Season 1 and also commentaries from Chris Carter and behind the scenes/making of featurettes.
The main story behind the X Files is about an agent, Fox Mulder, who works for the FBI and deals in cases classed as "X Files", basically very weird and strange occurrences that make hours of quality viewing. Then along comes sceptical agent Skully who is far more down to earth and is always looking for a more plausible/biological explanation behind each case. Therefore you've got the perfect pretence for countless episodes of Mulder trying to persuade and Skully not believing (it gets a tad tedious, but at times you find yourself on Skully's side because it seems Mulder has a never ending supply of knowledge when it comes to weird happenings)!
Within the series a huge range of topics are covered. From the occult to AI. From alien/government conspiracies to worms and bugs. From spooky spectres and ghosts to fire wielding maniacs. The list is endless. Each episode is a stand alone but links can be made and huge plot developments are made in the second series.
All the episodes are brilliant, entertaining and sometimes downright scary. I would love to describe each episode in detail but that would take ages, so instead I'll briefly describe three (I'll give a back of the box description not a complete in depth plot analysis). Before I do I first want to greatly recommend you buying this. It's well worth the reduced price and unlike the other series it won't confuse you too much. The only bad points are the simple sets and average acting (although sometimes the acting is great) but that can be forgiven, it is the first series.
EPISODE 8: ICE: Mulder, Skully and three other scientists trek off to Alaska to discover what led five geophysicists to kill each other. The answer is a worm like creature they found deep underground frozen (but not dead) in the ice which burrows into the brain and gradually drives people insane. But as the prospect of them spending more than one day in the deserted lab becomes more and more of a reality (the plane driver dies) tempers rise and so does the question of whether any of them have the worm in their heads!?
EPISODE 3: SQUEEZE: A mutant serial killer who can stretch his limbs beyond what is humanly possible goes on a killing spree. But the question is why? And will Mulder and Skully be able to get to him before he kills his next victim or is the next victim actually Skully...?
EPISODE 11: EVE: Two men killed in exactly the same way on opposite sides of America (M and S have a lot of travelling to do). But what is stranger is that the two men's daughters are identical! As Mulder and Skully investigate they uncover a dark and sinister plot of human cloning but the results are not just simple replicas they are replicas with enhanced strength and speed!
Hopefully I haven't given too much away and if you want to find out what happens you'll have to buy the DVD...
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate in Cult TV Brought to you on DVD, 12 Sep 2000
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The X Files. It's all I need to say for you to know that I'm talking about the best television show to appear in recent times. Everyone has heard of Mulder and Scully and now you can own the first season of their quest in a handy DVD box set. I have been a fan of the X Files since the beginning. I enjoy the different stories each episode has to bring about the paranormal and the on-going mythology keeps you hooked. This is a must for any X File fan as the DVD set includes extras like interviews and behind the scenes footage and also includes deleted scenes. If you have never watched the X Files before, then this is a good place to start. You wont be disapointed. WE have been waiting for a while but finally, the DVDs are out there.
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