Started reading comments but I want to make mine before I forget everything. :P
I agree on all points of why you enjoyed the movie. Cinematography was beautiful, the exterior shots were amazing. I'm very glad they went back to Canada to make the movie. I haven't seen the extended cut yet but I'm glad it was included.
I like where we pick up with Mulder and Scully, all the nods to the fans included. I feel like the places where Samantha was shoehorned in were specifically for the purpose of people who were casual viewers of the show. Annoying to long time hardcore fans, but maybe a little more useful to those who might have only caught some episodes.
I agree with what was said by erries, the time the movie was released was absolutely idiotic. It was widely known that The Dark Knight was expected to take over the box office for most of the summer, I can't imagine why they would be willing to put The X Files up against it. I was so frustrated after waiting for as long as we have to see it have such a terrible release date. Had it been released even a month earlier I think it would have done much better.
Back to the movie itself, I'm glad there was no explicit Mulder and Scully scene. I think it would have taken away from the movie. I like their relationship to be implied more than anything.
I would have liked a little more explanation as to what's been going on over the last few years. Did they stay in contact with Doggett and Reyes? Has Mulder just been sitting home the whole time while Scully works? Did the FBI make an effort to find him or was all the chasing in the finale just for show? Were they on the run for awhile or did they settle down right away?
I did find Scully to be very aggressive. At first it bothered me but I figured that after being away from the X Files for so long, she put it out of her mind and got easily irritated if it came up again. It was as emotional for her to be on cases as it was for Mulder, I guess she just.... wanted a home and a normal life.
SKINNER YAY!
I guess that's it, I watched it a few weeks ago when I first got the movie so I'm probably not getting it all. I have much love for it and I really hope the next one happens and wraps up the mytharc. :)
I agree with what was said by erries, the time the movie was released was absolutely idiotic.
I think to be fair I believe (or I imagined it. lol) they had a release date way before The Dark Knight did and they had no idea that would be their competition. I also think they couldnt change it - or the studio didnt want to? I dunno.
Did they stay in contact with Doggett and Reyes? Has Mulder just been sitting home the whole time while Scully works? Did the FBI make an effort to find him or was all the chasing in the finale just for show? Were they on the run for awhile or did they settle down right away?
Aaahhh! There is so much fanfic that answers all these questions in so many ways, lol. But I completely agree with you, I wish SO BAD that ANY of this would've been even REMOTELY touched upon in the film. I know, I know, CC & Co. wanted to keep it separate from the series so they wouldn't alienate potential new fans, but... jeez, throw us a bone, you know?
I agree on all points of why you enjoyed the movie. Cinematography was beautiful, the exterior shots were amazing. I'm very glad they went back to Canada to make the movie. I haven't seen the extended cut yet but I'm glad it was included.
I like where we pick up with Mulder and Scully, all the nods to the fans included. I feel like the places where Samantha was shoehorned in were specifically for the purpose of people who were casual viewers of the show. Annoying to long time hardcore fans, but maybe a little more useful to those who might have only caught some episodes.
I agree with what was said by erries, the time the movie was released was absolutely idiotic. It was widely known that The Dark Knight was expected to take over the box office for most of the summer, I can't imagine why they would be willing to put The X Files up against it. I was so frustrated after waiting for as long as we have to see it have such a terrible release date. Had it been released even a month earlier I think it would have done much better.
Back to the movie itself, I'm glad there was no explicit Mulder and Scully scene. I think it would have taken away from the movie. I like their relationship to be implied more than anything.
I would have liked a little more explanation as to what's been going on over the last few years. Did they stay in contact with Doggett and Reyes? Has Mulder just been sitting home the whole time while Scully works? Did the FBI make an effort to find him or was all the chasing in the finale just for show? Were they on the run for awhile or did they settle down right away?
I did find Scully to be very aggressive. At first it bothered me but I figured that after being away from the X Files for so long, she put it out of her mind and got easily irritated if it came up again. It was as emotional for her to be on cases as it was for Mulder, I guess she just.... wanted a home and a normal life.
SKINNER YAY!
I guess that's it, I watched it a few weeks ago when I first got the movie so I'm probably not getting it all. I have much love for it and I really hope the next one happens and wraps up the mytharc. :)
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I think to be fair I believe (or I imagined it. lol) they had a release date way before The Dark Knight did and they had no idea that would be their competition. I also think they couldnt change it - or the studio didnt want to? I dunno.
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Aaahhh! There is so much fanfic that answers all these questions in so many ways, lol. But I completely agree with you, I wish SO BAD that ANY of this would've been even REMOTELY touched upon in the film. I know, I know, CC & Co. wanted to keep it separate from the series so they wouldn't alienate potential new fans, but... jeez, throw us a bone, you know?
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