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Old 07-25-2008, 05:29 AM   #1 (permalink)

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Icon13 X-Files: I Want To Believe movie review

So I went into the movie without knowing the premise/plot and trying to avoid watching any previews. I didn't want to have the story spoiled. After viewing the movie, all I can say is that I Want To Believe that the movie wasn't written by Chris Carter, but by an X-Files fanboy, or possibly someone with a mental disorder.

I loved the old television show, and consider it to be among the best shows in television history. I thought the previous X-Files movie was very underrated and deserved much better reviews than it received. In other words, I really, really wanted to like this movie.

***Slight spoilers ahead, but don't worry, you're not going to care if you watch the movie***

The plot revolves around three things: murdering Russians with a God complex (that is never explained), a pedophile priest who has psychic powers, and a boy who is dying of a rare brain disease.

***End of spoilers***

There. I gave you the movie and saved you $10 that could be used for much better purposes, like throwing at homeless people or leaving it in your pants while they are being washed. There is more paranormal/alien activity in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls.

The X-Files: I Want To Believe = 4/10.
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Old 07-25-2008, 07:46 AM   #2 (permalink)

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no alien? thats gotta suck
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I thought this was supposed to be where they answered all the questions from the series etc?
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I didn't really watch the series but I did like the first movie.

Sucks this is a let down
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Old 07-25-2008, 08:31 AM   #5 (permalink)

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Yah, i heard it got a bad review.
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loved the tv series but not going to watch the movie as i knew it would be garbage.
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a big let down
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X-Files: I Want to Kill Chris Carter

I don't think Carter was even remotely interested in making a watchable film. It's a piece of shit.
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I thought this was supposed to be where they answered all the questions from the series etc?
You aren't the only one who thought that. Instead, the director/writer lifted up his leg and shat all over the fans. Absolutely nothing is answered in this movie.


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X-Files: I Want to Kill Chris Carter

I don't think Carter was even remotely interested in making a watchable film. It's a piece of shit.
That's a much better name for this movie. I mean, the name "I Want To Believe" should already send warning flags up in the air, but the movie was complete garbage.
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