As pure movie, "The X-Files" more or less works. As a story, it needs a sequel, a prequel, and Cliff Notes. I'm not sure even the filmmakers can explain exactly what happens in the movie, and why.

When I first watched and rated this movie Odd thinking methinks. The X-Files movie is not a letdown and a definite thrill ride for fans of the show. Just a few unbelievable plot inconsistencies.

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The X-Files Is Back but David Duchovny Wants to Read the Third Movie Script. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! The X-Files started out looking like a new movie every week, but it ended up feeling like yesterday's television. This was most evident in the mythology. This seems like an obvious set-up for the movie franchise to deal with, allowing the production team a bigger budget with which them might explore. Parents need to know that The X-Files is a dark sci-fi drama that can be very scary at times, sometimes depicting monsters, deformed humans, disturbing scenarios, and violent acts.

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Ultimately, this movie is a successful venture for the show and its creators, but it doesn't really wow too much. The bigger budget and big screen have meant Likewise, the writers bring in various supporting cast members into the movie that might not be as viable as other big screen actors, but settle in well. Check out the exclusive TVGuide.com movie review and see our movie rating for The X-Files.

The X-Files Exclusive: David Duchovny Reveals the Secret to a Convincing Mulder Monologue. THE X-FILES movie is an exciting, but surprisingly mundane, science fiction thriller about two FBI agents battling a secret conspiracy of powerful men who are helping a mysterious, unseen race of alien invaders. THE X-FILES has a strong moral worldview of good heroes battling evil and lacks excessive. It was a sequel to the episode that began the rebooted series — that would be "My Struggle" — and frames these half-down episodes as a very.