Episode 2 - X-Files: I Want to Believe

Dave and Diane review X-Files: I want to believe.

Acting: Dave thought the acting was decent, though he did not like Xzibit's performance and thought that Mulder and Scully's relationship was a bit weak. He also thought we should have seen more of Mitch Pileggi's character (Agent Skinner). Diane thought the acting was weak, citing the fact that she did not feel Xzibit or Amanda Peet acted like FBI agents.

Directing: Dave liked how Chris Carter shot the movie, saying that it felt like an X-Files episode on a grander scale, but did not some of the plot decisions Carter made. Diane liked the directing as well, noting that she felt subtle undertones of horror movies and Catholocism.

Music: Diane liked the music alot, and noted that it worked well and was passionate, while Dave wished that they had used music similar to that in the show.

Message: Dave found the message in the movie to be a bit confused, with several conflicting ideas, but in general liked the fact that the movie gave breathing room for you to decide what you wanted to believe, even in regards to the veracity of the supernatural claims. Diane agreed, but stated that she did not like the fact that vehicle used to convey the message was a pedophile priest.

Plot: Diane liked the plot, noting that it was able to keep her entertained. Dave thought it took some interesting turns, but overall did not like it. He believed it felt like standard fare for a thriller or CSI episode, not the X-Files.

Comparison to the TV series: Dave (being a huge fan of the show) was dissapointed by the movie. He believed that, in comparison to the show, it had lost some of its "magic". He belived that Carter should have made the movie based on the UFO subplot towards the end of the series.

Overall Grades: Diane gave the movie a C-, noting that people should simply skip this movie. Dave gave the movie a C+, and felt that fans of the series might want to check it out.

Until next time, remember to: Get Reel!

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