X-philes will be very happy with all the extras. A very thorough and insightful commentary track by co-writer/director Carter and co-writer/producer Frank Spotnitz is available as picture in picture or audio only. "In Movie Features" provides access to relevant information, either the commentary track, behind-the-scenes footage, or storyboards and conceptual art, to the scene on screen.
A 90-minute, three-part feature entitled Trust No One: Can The X-Files Remain A Secret? examines the team reuniting after six years, the secrecy involved in the project, and the post-production work. It’s a great look at their creative process, if not slightly odd when you consider they shot a documentary about keeping the film a secret, yet they created one more avenue to talk about the film, which they didn’t want anyone doing.
A timeline of the series is presented with images and film clips. It is absolutely a great resource, even though I would still prefer the information in a book, or maybe that’s just what I am used to. There is also a legitimate gag reel that runs about 10 minutes, unlike most other DVD extras where they only offer up a couple of minutes, a look at the make-up effects, and Carter talking about working on a Green production.
Blu-ray exclusives include access to Agent Dakota Whitney’s files that contain information on Father Joe and other characters with related abilities like Clyde Bruckman and Luther Lee Boggs.
Although I wasn’t able to try it, the disc is D-Box Motion Code capable for those with the equipment to bring their seats into the experience of watching the film.
Article comments
1 - Mark
I understand this reviewer is not a fan of the X-files, despite the fact they watched it for a while. It shows in this review. While the movie was a disappointment to me (I had my sights set too high), I did generally like it. However, anyone reading this review would assume that the show itself was fairly bad and that the writers etc were lazy and the story lacked logic. This is not the case. Scully finds Mulder so fast because they live together...it isn't like she went out to find him and stumbled across him in the phone book. (and yes, the FBI isn't trying that hard to find him). And Mulder is William's father, but I would agree that such fact does not preclude there from being outside, probably alien, assistance. The writers did a fairly good job with the Mulder/Scully thing...the "Monster Story" needed some work.
2 - El Bicho
Mark, I am a fan of the first six seasons, but that doesn't mean I turn a blind eye to the series' faults. I disagree with a few of your points.
Towards the end of the series' run "the writers etc were lazy and the story lacked logic." The mythology was constantly altered throughout to keep viewers guessing and it appeared they were making it up as they went along. Plus after a while with all they had experienced, it became a little incredulous that Scully continued to doubt Mulder's theories.
"Scully finds Mulder so fast because they live together"
Yes, that was obvious, but I saw no need to spoil it for those who haven't seen the movie. It's not that the FBI wasn't looking too hard, they weren't looking at all. A trace on Scully's phone line would have uncovered him.
I know Mulder is supposed to be William's father, but that's until Carter tells you he isn't.
3 - Mary K. Williams
Mark - I don't know how you came to the conclusion that the reviewer was not a fan. Nor do I understand how this review implied that the regular series writers were lazy.
I tuned in on many a Friday night, and loved the show. I also enjoyed the first movie OK, it did answer some questions.
This second one though - not so much. I agree, it's fine as a stand-alone, just as there were many episodes that did not touch on the conspiracy theory/aliens plot.
I was not in a hurry to see it, because of the reviews, but I finally saw it this weekend - with the fan mindset. But I was put off by the heavy handed direction mostly. And I can't figure out Carter's fascination with shooting facial profiles. Too many noses on the screen!
I'd say it was so-so. Didnt' hate it, and it was great to see Mulder and Scully again - but nothing fantastic.