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  • Actors: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 14 Jul 2008
  • Run Time: 346 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0017LGF82
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 42,748 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The X-Files Essentials is an exclusive insider’s pass to the science-fiction television phenomenon just in time for its second trip to the big screen. Selected by eight-time Emmy® Award nominated series creator Chris Carter himself, all eight full episodes in the compilation include special on-camera introductions by Carter and producer Frank Spotnitz, revealing why each were chosen. Also featured on the collection is the February 2008 WonderCon panel session with Carter and Spotnitz, as well as series stars David Duchovny (Mulder) and Gillian Anderson (Scully), making their first fan convention appearance together in several years and taking questions from fans, in an interview spanning over 38 minutes.

These eight essential episodes – "Pilot", "Beyond the Sea", "The Host", "Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose", "Memento Mori", "The Post-Modern Prometheus", "Bad Blood" and "Milagro" – span seasons 1–6 and cover a variety of paranormal and unexplained cases centering on alien abductions, psychic phenomenon and life forms not quite human that set the stage for the eagerly anticipated sequel. As an added bonus, the DVD set also features the theatrical teaser trailer.

Disc One:
  • "Pilot" (from Season 1)
  • "Beyond the Sea" (from Season 1)
  • "The Host" (from Season 2)
  • "Clyde Bruckmans Final Repose" (from Season 3)

    Disc Two:
  • "Memento Mori" (from Season 4)
  • "Post-Modern Prometheus" (from Season 5)
  • "Milagro" (from Season 6)
  • Bonus features: 2008 theatrical trailer; Wondercon talent panel session


    • Synopsis

    Features eight episodes of THE X-FILES, specially selected by creator Chris Carter and executive producer Frank Spotnitz.

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    3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
    3.0 out of 5 stars how can you have a definitive X Files collection without Squeeze or Tooms?!, 19 Aug 2008
    the X files is one of the best tv shows ever created, and with the new movie coming out the idea for this dvd release is good, it will give none X Philes the chance to see some of the shows stand-alone stories

    but i can't fathom how you can have a collection of 8 definitive X Files episodes and not include either one of the episodes Tooms or Squeeze. these are by far at least one of the most "definitive" X Files episodes and has been voted by fans as a favourite numerous times.

    but they have included the questionable "Post Modern Prometheus" - a special all black and white take on the Frankenstein story with no cannonicity with the rest of the series - it is unarguably a unique and special episode, but it's definitely not one that should be seen by someone who's never seen the show before.

    also included is the comedy episodes Bad Blood and Triangle. these rare comedy episodes of the X Files are undoubtedly hilarious, but only to fans of the X Files, someone who hasn't seen that many might be left thinking every episode is like these. they are definitely not "definitive" X Files episodes.


    in all i would recommend this to people who are fans of the show but not fans enough to buy a season box set. otherwise i really don't see any point in purchasing this dvd, if only for the extras.
    a hardcore fan of the show will likely already have these episodes and more on dvd or would rather get a season box set, and a non-fan of the show shouldn't see these episodes without seeing many others beforehand.
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    6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars Milagro?, 28 May 2008
    I guess Chris Carter got the prime pick of episodes, hence the preference shown to Post-Modern Prometheus and Milagro, clearly very much a "writers' episode". Heck, there will always be complaints when a nine season series is represented by eight episodes, themselves only spanning the first six seasons. There are better episodes from season 6 - there are even better Chris Carter episodes from season 6 (I'm thinking specifically of the VERY SILLY, but fun, "Triangle"). It gets five stars because it is still a jolly good bumper crop of X Files episodes for those unable or unwilling to go the whole hog and get the complete box set. It's just a shame they couldn't find it in their hearts to put out one from the last two seasons and give Robert Patrick's superb turn as John Doggett another airing.
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    4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Means to an End, 24 Jun 2008
    By J. Mccreary (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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    I must agree with the first reviewer of this item when he says that there are much better episodes to immerse yourself into the world of The X-Files.

    This DVD set is being advertised on the premise that it is preparing you for the upcoming movie "The X-Files: I Want To Believe", but I am sensing a slightly different motive. Looking at the selection of episodes that have been chosen for this release, it appears that each one covers a totally different genre. We have the "Pilot", which covers aliens. "Beyond The Sea", covering ESP. "The Host", covering a monster-of-the-week story. "Clyde Bruckman" and "Bad Blood" covering comedic and narrative episodes. "Memento Mori" covering drama...

    The point I am making is that this is almost a 2-DVD advertisement to non-watchers of the show saying "Hey, look at all the stuff we can do, go out and buy the whole series!"
    From the episodes chosen, it certainly does not work as a lead up to a movie. The stories are too varied and would confuse a new viewer as to what The X-Files is trying to be.

    In my opinion, this set works for an avid fan to be able to purchase a new piece of X-Files merchandise in 2008 and to place on their shelves next to "The Truth" that they bought back in 2003.

    My advice to new viewers who are intregued by the upcoming movie is to either buy the whole set and start watching now, or to just go see the movie with an open mind.

    I'm sure the new movie alone will be a perfect advertisement to new viewers to go and buy the series, without this set ever needing to be released.
    This 2-DVD set is not a thorough initiation into the X-Files world. It merely skims over the surface of one of the most in-depth and intelligent television shows of our generation.

    PS: It gets 5 stars because I am one of those people who will probably be sucked into buying this so I can place it next to MY copy of "The Truth".
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