I'm starting this blog as a compassionate plea to the producers of the X Files, and the powers that be (most probably 20th Century Fox), to ignore the critisism and continue to make X Files movies.
Now, instantly this sounds very dorkish and geeky or me I admit, but I consider myself to be neither geek or a dork (but some may argue).
I am infact a 25 year old award winning film maker, blogger, and website creator.
Having heard the recent reviews of the 2nd X Files movie 'I Want To Believe', I was indeed wary of what to expect. As a big X Files fan in my youth, I was a touch disappointed by first movie 'Fight The Future' and desperatly saddened by the final three years of the series.
But the truth is the 2nd X Files movie 'I Want To Believe' proved to be quite the surprise. I found the film to be a classic X File - understated, classy and alot more besides.
The film cleverly avoided the mumbo jumbo of alien invasions and government conspiracy which has dragged down the latter series, to give a simple well acted story with characters we have come to love.
The film was tight and well paced from my point of view which gives little room for critisism. If I must, Mulder and Scully kissing and further delving into romantic realms has always irked me, but even that was handled well in the movie.
It's quite clear that peoples expectations of what an X Files movie can be are far off the mark. Added to which, this movie has been released at an appaling time alongside mega budget films such as The Dark Knight, The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man. People expecting anything remotely similar are wide off the mark. It quite apparent that many critics don't have an understanding of the original series, and one should not expect an X Files movie to be anything more than an X Files movie.
People must remember what the X Files was when it began, and was for long after - two people wielding torches in darkened rooms and darkened corridors. It was a testament to the creators, writers, directors and producers that the show ever moved out of these demensions. But even when it did it did with so with subtlty.
I would happily see an X Files movie every 2 or 3 years. The films need not be big budget, the films need not have a huge audience, but I would guess there still is a market out there for it.
I hope I'm stating my case well here. Perhaps I'm not.
Bring on XF3!
And please stop by my blog at
http://iwanttobelievexf3.blogspot.com
I'm starting this blog as a compassionate plea to the producers of the X Files, and the powers that be (most probably 20th Century Fox), to ignore the critisism and continue to make X Files movies.
Now, instantly this sounds very dorkish and geeky or me I admit, but I consider myself to be neither geek or a dork (but some may argue).
I am infact a 25 year old award winning film maker, blogger, and website creator.
Having heard the recent reviews of the 2nd X Files movie 'I Want To Believe', I was indeed wary of what to expect. As a big X Files fan in my youth, I was a touch disappointed by first movie 'Fight The Future' and desperatly saddened by the final three years of the series.
But the truth is the 2nd X Files movie 'I Want To Believe' proved to be quite the surprise. I found the film to be a classic X File - understated, classy and alot more besides.
The film cleverly avoided the mumbo jumbo of alien invasions and government conspiracy which has dragged down the latter series, to give a simple well acted story with characters we have come to love.
The film was tight and well paced from my point of view which gives little room for critisism. If I must, Mulder and Scully kissing and further delving into romantic realms has always irked me, but even that was handled well in the movie.
It's quite clear that peoples expectations of what an X Files movie can be are far off the mark. Added to which, this movie has been released at an appaling time alongside mega budget films such as The Dark Knight, The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man. People expecting anything remotely similar are wide off the mark. It quite apparent that many critics don't have an understanding of the original series, and one should not expect an X Files movie to be anything more than an X Files movie.
People must remember what the X Files was when it began, and was for long after - two people wielding torches in darkened rooms and darkened corridors. It was a testament to the creators, writers, directors and producers that the show ever moved out of these demensions. But even when it did it did with so with subtlty.
I would happily see an X Files movie every 2 or 3 years. The films need not be big budget, the films need not have a huge audience, but I would guess there still is a market out there for it.
I hope I'm stating my case well here. Perhaps I'm not.
We signed the "For Those In Favor of an X Files 3 Movie" petition!
# 2,652:
2:04 pm PST, Jan 8,Jill Jackson, Illinois
Give us more Mulder & Scully!!
# 2,651:
1:04 am PST, Jan 8,Name not displayed, Russian Federation
The X Files-3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# 2,650:
6:37 pm PST, Jan 7,Name not displayed, Brazil
# 2,649:
9:07 am PST, Jan 7,Name not displayed, Germany
# 2,648:
8:53 am PST, Jan 7,Alice Mack, United Kingdom
Come on guys, Ignore those BLOODY critics. Make an x files 3 about 2012, and people will lap it up!!
WE WANT X FILES 3!!!!¬
# 2,647:
5:09 am PST, Jan 7,Michelle White, Michigan
I really enjoyed the first and second movie. I look forward to another installment movie of the x-files movie. I believe that Chris Carter should not give up and continue a 3rd movie, to have a closure of the x-files series. I enjoyed watching the show is funny, smart and witty.Even though the show is over, the x-files is a classic show and will always be..
# 2,646:
9:24 pm PST, Jan 6,Holly Keith, South Carolina
XF2 was great! I don't know what those people were talking about. They should totally make an XF3!
# 2,645:
8:25 pm PST, Jan 6,Alec Archibald, Canada
I never got into the series when it was on television, but after wathing the recenty released box set I have come to really appreciate this show. I even thoroughly enjoyed the final few seasons (season 8 finale was the best of them all I say). What i'd really like to see is a third film that answers all the unanswered questions from the series with regards to the mytharc...(too much left unexplained). I vote for an XF3 movie!!
# 2,644:
3:32 pm PST, Jan 6,Joe Demmer, Washington
love everything about x-files. both movies and all seasons. please keep the movie franchise going!!!
# 2,643:
12:08 pm PST, Jan 6,Romina Gomez, Argentina
X FILES 3 .....NOW!!!
# 2,642:
6:18 am PST, Jan 6,Name not displayed, France
tout simplement je suis une très grande fan de Gillian Anderson je l'adore
# 2,641:
3:49 pm PST, Jan 5,Name not displayed, Colorado
I love the x-files,whole heartedly and they should continue the legacy. I enjoyed even the last three seasons. It would be great to have more to look forward to. becka
# 2,640:
10:07 am PST, Jan 5,Name not displayed, United Kingdom
IWTB can't be the last we see of Mulder and Scully! There are too many questions to be left unanswered. Please give us XF3!!
# 2,639:
1:13 am PST, Jan 5,Name not displayed, Philippines
# 2,638:
5:37 pm PST, Jan 4,Daniel Cronk, Canada
X files is one of the greatest shows ever created. Few tv shows are as brilliant and as entertaining as the x files. With the right directors and writers, another x files movie could be just what we need to bring back this fantastic show.
# 2,637:
3:17 pm PST, Jan 4,Deborah Salisbury, New York
I believe that Mulder and Scully are the only people in television history who have had a relationship that has kept us on the edge of our seats. Whether we are laughing or crying, I love them. I mean there are alot of television shows that have edgy and teasing relationships, but their relationship by far is the best. And there is so much unanswered. For example their child, where is he? Who's the actual father, is there a father? and the best question is, what is to become of their relationship? We wont know until there is a third movie. Thank you.
# 2,636:
2:08 pm PST, Jan 4,Sandy Britos, Argentina
The first time I watched the serie I was 10 and I just loved it! I also liked the movies. Now, we need to know what will happen in 2012 and we deserve a good ending for the story, so pleeeeeease make a third one.
# 2,635:
9:18 am PST, Jan 4,Alexis Brosseau, Canada
Direct to DVD/Blu-Ray or strait to the movies, i want a XF3... i DEMAND IT!
# 2,634:
2:45 am PST, Jan 3,Name not displayed, United Kingdom
The recent movie was ultimately a disappointment & the writers can do a lot better. Departing from the long running alien storyline was a big mistake although I thought Billy Connolly was excellent & the highlight of the movie which otherwise lacked direction.
# 2,633:
11:08 pm PST, Jan 2,Daniel Ferguson, California
# 2,632:
4:32 pm PST, Jan 2,Cody Campbell, Canada
We need this movie. XF3 all the way!!!!
# 2,631:
1:09 pm PST, Jan 2,Gabrielle Esteves, Brazil
# 2,630:
10:34 am PST, Jan 2,André Schoon, Germany
# 2,629:
12:49 am PST, Jan 2,Name not displayed, Germany
please make more x files movies.thanx!!
# 2,628:
8:21 pm PST, Jan 1,Jill Lyons, New Jersey
PLEASE MAKE XF 3!!!!!!!!!!
# 2,627:
7:12 pm PST, Jan 1,Name not displayed, Australia
Bring back the aliens! There is no closure til we find out what happened to the alien takeover and poor little William. Give back to the loyal fans by giving us a third movie.
# 2,626:
5:16 pm PST, Jan 1,LAMA Mélina, France
# 2,625:
4:14 pm PST, Jan 1,Kelly Kirschenbaum, Illinois
I just discovered X-Files a year ago, but I'm now a total addict. I might die without a third installment. Please make this movie...and for the love of God, put some aliens in it!
# 2,624:
2:32 pm PST, Jan 1,Name not displayed, Germany
I would DIE to see a third XF movie! I simply LOVED the first two!!
# 2,623:
1:39 pm PST, Jan 1,Sean Cluskey, United Kingdom
x-files 3 must be made
# 2,622:
12:41 pm PST, Jan 1,Jason Shall, Kentucky
I loved the series still watch it alot first movie rocked second sucked. Sorry dont have time to go into detail im on my break but it was lacking in a plot. Redeem this show with a REAL SEQUEL!!!!!!!!!!!
# 2,621:
8:55 am PST, Jan 1,Chris Brandon, New York
I've always been a fan of the series and enjoyed both films. Please give us a final installment of the X-Files!
# 2,620:
4:04 am PST, Jan 1,Name not displayed, Israel
Pleeeeeaaaaaaaaseee I have been watching since I was 10 years old, please give us closure to the mytharc and to the romantic plot, and bring back william. You must have dignity to end this the right way, make people remember the x files for what it is really worth!!!
# 2,619:
11:36 pm PST, Dec 31,Name not displayed, Mexico
Los miles de fans de X files en el mundo merecemos una 3 pelicula, no solo por nuestro gusto por la serie, si no por el apoyo incondicional que le brindamos !!!
# 2,618:
8:20 pm PST, Dec 31,Name not displayed, California
Please, Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz along with Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny, bring us the third movie!
X-Files is an amazing series and I enjoyed I Want to Believe. Just people expect too much. It was great and satisfying. Please!
I actually have this cool idea about making a House M.D. movie combining it with X-Files. It will include aliens and perhaps conflicts House's beliefs? Well...just a thought.
Anyways, please...at least a third movie about 2012 and/or aliens! PLEASE!
XF3!!!!
# 2,617:
7:07 am PST, Dec 31,Name not displayed, United Kingdom
# 2,616:
4:02 pm PST, Dec 30,Brad Paige, Idaho
I really liked I Want to Believe. It felt like classic X-Files because it had a self contained story. I want something with more humor, more references to the series, and a plot with ghosts...
# 2,615:
3:21 pm PST, Dec 30,Michelle Oconnor, Massachusetts
I just got the BRDVD for holiday and I really enjoyed it - I was reminded of the tv series, but please Scully needs to relax a bit.
# 2,614:
1:05 pm PST, Dec 30,Ana Phaula, Argentina
# 2,613:
8:06 am PST, Dec 30,Jens Hansen, Denmark
I think that the latest x-files movie, sucked big time, and that the producers should, try and make a new one which should bee a lot like the first x-files movie.
# 2,612:
5:48 am PST, Dec 30,Bostjan Sinic, Slovenia
# 2,611:
6:08 pm PST, Dec 29,Johnnie Kazy, Tennessee
The only reason "I Want To Believe" didn't do better at the box office was it being released at the same time as "Dark Knight". Give an Xfiles movie a chance to premiere on a weekend that a sure fire box office smash isn't coming out and I think it would don very well.
# 2,610:
5:40 pm PST, Dec 29,Name not displayed, Michigan
I'm a fan of THE X-FILES SHOW i believe that the first and second x-files were really good. Chris Carter should not give up in making a third movie.
# 2,609:
2:39 pm PST, Dec 29,Philip Waldron, United Kingdom
# 2,608:
10:42 pm PST, Dec 28,Name not displayed, Indonesia
# 2,607:
12:44 pm PST, Dec 28,Rosa Maria Martins Lancellotti, Brazil
# 2,606:
6:34 am PST, Dec 28,Cinthia Jimenez, Mexico
We want a new movie of the x files.. the end of the saga. It's important to all of us, the fans!!
# 2,605:
6:32 am PST, Dec 28,Carolina Temprano, Spain
# 2,604:
4:50 am PST, Dec 28,Julie ann Smythe, United Kingdom
I enjoyed I want to believe, I heard other movie goes say they enjoyed it.
i think the critic enjoy 'hating' the X files.
On behalf of British X files fans we want more films