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The X-Files: I Want to Believe Reviews

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Movie Info


Genre :

Sci-Fi, Mystery

Release Date :

July 25, 2008

MPAA Rating :

PG-13

Director :

Chris Carter

Starring :

David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Amanda Peet, Xzibit, Billy Connolly, Callum Keith Rennie, Adam Godley

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Nothing's perfect, but it's worth seeing.    Readers  5 of 5 [Rate It]

2 of 4

“..The X-Files: I Want to Believe lacks big ideas, meaningful character interaction, and a sense of energy..”
by James Berardinelli [Reelviews]
Review rate : C-

“..plodding supernatural thriller..”
by Alex Markerson [E! Online]
1.5 of 4

“..Low in budget, inspiration and excitement..”
by Colin Covert [Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune]
Review rate : C+

“..like a pretty good season finale rather than a big-screen triumph..”
by Travis Nichols [Seattle Post Intelligencer]
3 of 5

“..it's good to see Mulder and Scully back, even though they haven't quite brought their best with them..”
by David Mercier [FilmJudge]
1.5 of 5

“..inexcusably dull and completely unnecessary retread of a film..”
by Chris Barsanti [Filmcritic.com]
2 of 4

“..Gloomy and serpentine..”
by Steven Rea [Philadelphia Inquirer]
2 of 4

“..fatally flawed..”
by Duane Dudek [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
“..Baggy, draggy, oddly timed and strangely off the mark..”
by Manohla Dargis [NY Times]
2.5 of 4

“..an okay thriller whose influences will be all-too clear to b-movie buffs..”
by Maitland McDonagh [TV Guide]
2 of 4

“.."The X-Files: I Want to Believe" is atmospheric and moves briskly..”
by Lou Lumenick [New York Post]
2.5 of 4
Reviewed by Bob Strauss [LA Daily News]
2.5 of 4
Reviewed by Michael Machosky [Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]
2 of 4
Reviewed by Claudia Puig [USA Today]
Reviewed by Mick LaSalle [San Francisco Chronicle]

Reader's Reviews


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Nice! I hope the movie rocks.

posted by Vic on Jul 24, 2008

good scare movie

posted by pox molder on Aug 01, 2008

IT S GREAT FILM.

posted by sis on Aug 02, 2008

I think this film has many incredible scenes, especially with Mulder and Scully.

posted by files on Aug 02, 2008

I love the movie!!!!

posted by Danitza on Aug 03, 2008

Fantastic i hope they make at least one more film!!!!

posted by Crazyhunnixox on Aug 10, 2008

although it doesnt deal with the aliens it was still an amazing movie! it really dwells on mulder and scullys relationship and their struggles as a couple. cant wait for XF3 and it is happenning everyone! ALIENS<3

posted by Sculder<3 on Nov 19, 2008

It's lack of the supernatural disappointed me.Still very enjoyable though.Not spooky enough for me and not as good as the first x files movie.

posted by flame on Nov 29, 2008

It was a great movie, not quite as awesome as the original though. Can't wait for #3! They HAVE to make another onw, I heard they are and it's supposed to be about 2012!

posted by GlitterFlame89 on Feb 07, 2009

It was good, however, I have yet to witness anything satisfying as far as more romantic scenes for scully and mulder. They definitely deprive their fans of that and I think that it's about time they satisfy.

posted by Foxie181380 on Feb 19, 2009

Yes, definitely agree on more kissing for the 2...give the fans some hot scenes...

posted by TrustNo1 on Feb 19, 2009
 
 

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